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The Society runs an intensive ten-week language and general studies program for U.S. students selected in a competitive application process. The program is held at Gadjah Mada University, which is located in Yogyakarta in Central Java. USINDO is extremely grateful to the Freeman Foundation, who has funded the Summer Studies program for six years. Without their generous and continued support, USINDO could not host such a successful program.
Eligibility
Applicant must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, College Seniors, Recent college graduates (within 6 months), enrolled in Master’s or post-graduate degree program, or recent graduates (within 6 months)
Costs
Fee is $ 1,500 which includes: Air travel from the U.S. to Yogyakarta and return, visas, tuition, health insurance, housing and board. Partial waivers are available for those who qualify. Scholarship forms available upon acceptance.
Pre departure medical expenses, local travel, travel expenses during practicum period, food outside home stay and other incidentals will be the responsibility of students (at least $500)
Deadlines
Applications and transcripts must be received by USINDO no later than March
14, 2008
Acceptance
to the program will be notified
no later than April 18, 2008.
Airfare
USINDO purchases roundtrip air tickets for students from any city in the US. Travel arrangements are made by USINDO. We typically fly Singapore Air.
We strongly encourage students to depart on the start date, June
5th. However, in certain circumstances we will allow students to make their own travel arrangements, but this must be approved by the Executive Director
Students have the option of staying in Indonesia beyond the program end date, August 17th. But students must be aware of and responsible for their Visa, Health Insurance, accommodation, and any flight changes. USINDO is not responsible for students after the program ends.
Visa
USINDO will process the student visas at the Embassy of Indonesia in Washington, DC.
Students MUST possess a US Passport that is valid until December 2008, AND must have at least one blank visa page in their passport.
Health Insurance
USINDO purchases health insurance from HTH Worldwide and will pay for the premium for each student for 3 months coverage (June, July, August)
http://www.hthstudents.com/healthInsurance_selectState.cfm
Students will be responsible for any deductible payments.
Jakarta Orientation
The purpose of the orientation in Jakarta is to get students acclimated to the local time and get their “feet on the ground” before starting intensive language classes. Another goal of the orientation is to give students a basic introduction to Indonesia through meetings with respected scholars, government officials, and other experts on Indonesia. The orientation is also an opportunity for students to network, especially if they plan on conducting future research in Indonesia. The 2008 program plans to arrive in Jakarta on Saturday, June
7 and depart for Yogya on Wednesday, June 11.
Past programs orientations have included: Jakarta City Tour, Danamon Peduli (foundation arm of Bank Danamon), Ministry of Finance, DKT International, Van Zorge, Heffernan & Associates, The Asia Foundation, US Embassy, Mercy Corps International, USAID.
Yogyakarta Orientation
When students arrive in Yogya they will stay in a hotel for 2 nights before moving in with their host families to ease them into the new setting. In-country coordinator, Ibu Rose, welcomes the students to Yogya and introduces them to her staff who will be assisting the students throughout their time in Yogya. Ibu Rose organizes a fun dinner with all the host families giving everyone the opportunity to meet one another before “move-in day” on Friday. Students also meet with their tutors and together they go for a city tour of Yogya. Gadjah Mada University hosts an official opening ceremony to introduce the students to the instructors and launch the language program. Placement exams are also given for those students wanting to participate in the intermediate level class.
Classes
The language program is run by INCULS (Indonesian Language and Culture Learning Service) at Gadjah Mada University. The USINDO program typically offers two class levels: beginner and intermediate.
Class schedule: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m to 11 a.m.
- Reading & Vocabulary
- Grammar and Writing
- Speaking (oral practice)
Private Tutorials are held every Monday and Wednesday after regular classes with Indonesian graduate students at UGM. Each USINDO student gets paired with a tutor to practice Bahasa Indonesia and assist with homework and daily life activities (such as going to the market and taking students around campus)
Special Lectures
USINDO with the input from students will organize lectures with special topics or lecturers.
If USINDO does not receive
inputs from students then it is
possible for special lectures
not to occur.
Past special lectures have included: Benjamin Smith Ph.D on current Indonesian Electoral System and general elections; Djoko Moerdiyanto M.A, Chairman of the English Department at Gadjah Mada University gave a lecture on the relationship between the US and Indonesia during and after the Cold War.
Cultural Workshops
Students are able to get first hand experience of the Indonesian culture through several workshops. It is mandatory that all students participate in the Gamelan Workshop. However, they have their choice of taking one or two of the following workshops: Batik, Dance, Martial Arts, and Cooking.
Students can also watch Gamelan and Wayang performances. Last year, one student was trained as a Wayang puppeteer.
Field Trips
As part of the learning experience, Ibu Rose organizes two or three weekend trips around central Java and Bali.
Past program field trips have included: Candi (ancient temple) Borobudur, Candi Prambanan, Candi Sukuh, Candi Ceto, Solo, the beach, Batik Factory, Gamelan maker, Antique Market, Sunan Palace.
Host Families
Home stay families are experienced and most have been part of the USINDO program for a long time. Students usually view the host families as one of the best aspects of the USINDO program. Prior to departure we ask students to complete a housing questionnaire stating preferences and requirements (i.e. dietary restrictions), which assists us in pairing the students with a host family. Students will have a private room. Bathroom facilities do have flushing toilets. However not all host families have typical US showers, although some do. Some host families have tubs of water in which you clean yourself by pouring water from the tub over your body. DO NOT SIT IN THE TUB! Some students have learned this lesson the hard way.
Most families speak English and tend to want to practice their English with the students. However, they will assist with homework and will speak Bahasa Indonesian if students ask.
Host families provide breakfast and dinner. Students are typically on campus during lunch, and therefore responsible for paying for their own lunch.
Practicum Period
During the middle of the program students will have a week break from classes and workshops. Students are allowed to travel within Indonesia during this time to conduct research or for leisure.
The week break for the 2008 program is July 13 - July 20.
Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs
University Credit
Number of classroom hours: 112
Number of tutorial hours: 32
Students will receive an official transcript from Gadjah Mada University.
Students are responsible for arranging to receive credit from their respective institutions. Each institution’s rules differ. Some do accept credit from the USINDO program and some do not.
USINDO in Indonesia
USINDO has a branch office in Jakarta run by Tricia Iskandar, USINDO’s Jakarta Representative. Her contact details are:
Ibu Tricia Iskandar
USINDO Jakarta Representative
Plaza Mutiara, 6th Floor Suite 604
JL. Lingkar Mega Kuningan, Kav. E1.2 No: 1 & 2
Jakarta 12950
Indonesia
Phone: +6221 5790 5730
Fax: +6221 5790 5740
Email: tricia@usindo.or.id
In addition,
we also have two staff members in Jakarta to assist Tricia at the USINDO Plaza Mutiara office:
Pak Christiadi
Program Manager
Email: rchristiadi@usindo.or.id
Mas Bambang
Email: bsugiharto@usindo.or.id
USINDO’s In-country Coordinator for the Summer Language Program for the past
ten years in Yogyakarta is Ibu Rose. Her contact details are as follows:
Ibu Roselani Wiswacitra
In-Country Coordinator, USINDO Summer Language Program
Jl. Sepakbola 42A Waringsari
Yogyakarta 55821
Indonesia
Phone: +6227 448 6415
Email: rose_wiswacitra@yahoo.com
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