The application button will be live from the advertised opening date listed.
Further Information - IndoAustay Adult Immersion
Solo January 2025
The January 2025 IndoAustay Adult Immersion Program will occur in Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, over two weeks in January from the 5/01/25 to the 20/01/25 (dates dependent on flight scheduling). The Program will provide participants with an in-country experience with a focus on language development through a program of cultural immersion conducted by staff at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta UMS). Emphasis is placed on the cultural immersion aspect of the program with language improvement arising from authentic interactions with local people and supported by UMS language staff.
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​The Immersion Program will be structured to strengthen language, intercultural understanding and develop authentic relationships. Cultural experiences include a component of the program conducted at Bayat in the nearby Klaten Regency.
January 2025 Adult Immersion Program
Further Information
Dates
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The program will be conducted from Saturday January 5 2025 until Saturday January 20 2025 (departure and arrival dates may vary slightly according to airline schedules)
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See the full list of key dates in the calendar below
Venue​
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Initial days of the Program will occur on campus at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Accomodation will be provided on campus at the University international accomodation campus. Participants will be housed in hotel style accomodation with individual toilets and bathrooms.
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The Program includes an exciting component to be held at Bayat in the Klaten Regency close by Surakarta. During this phase of the program participants will be housed in Indonesian style 'penginapan' accomodation and be hosted through a series of cultural activities in collaboration with local schools.
Participants
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Participants will be adults above the age of 18 years. Application is open to all. Members of Australia Indonesia Association Victoria and NSW, and the Australia Indonesia Youth Association will be prioritised.
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It is envisaged that the maximum number of participants will be ten.
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Participants will be expected to participate fully in the scheduled program and associated events and excursions and to travel to and from the Program on the set dates using IndoAustay travel partners (exceptions by negotiation)​
The Immersion Program
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2 weeks of language and cultural activities over 10 days will be provided by staff from the Universitas Muhammadiyah Solo and local schools.
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The first few days of the Program will be conducted on the UMS Campus in Solo.
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The Program will move to Bayat in the Klaten Regency providing the opportunity to experience many aspects of traditional Indonesian cultural activities.
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Highlights will include amongst others:
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local culinary practices.
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cultural significance and production of blangkon (traditional Javanese headwear)
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visit to local schools
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traditional batik and batik kayu (wood)
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many more aspects of cultural interest and significance
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The Program returns to Solo for conclusion and departure​
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Cost
The participants fee is $4550 (inclusive of flights from Melbourne).
Participant fee will include:
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flights
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2 week Immersion Program
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accommodation
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transfers to and from Surakarta
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basic level travel insurance
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Participants to cover all other costs including, food/drinks, local transport, gifts, and stationary
Further Information
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Please direct further questions to IndoAustay via immersion@indoaustay.org or through our Contact Page
Timeline​
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The application button will be live from the advertised opening date listed.