Group Experience - Indonesia Summer School (Summer 2025)

Join Us in Surabaya, Indonesia - 4-Week Cultural and Academic Experience Limited to 16 Student Places.

Overview

SU Global, in conjunction with our partner Universitas Airlangga, is excited to offer a transformative 4-week cultural and academic experience in Surabaya, Indonesia. This opportunity is open to all Staffordshire University students, but only 16 places are available. Apply now to discover what you can gain from this unique experience!

What’s Involved?

This program is designed to immerse students in Indonesian culture while providing valuable academic and practical experiences. You’ll engage in interactive lectures, workshops, site visits, and cultural activities that foster global awareness and personal development.

Key Elements of the Programme:

  • Interactive Lectures and In-Class Activities: Engage with faculty staff from Universitas Airlangga in your area of study.
  • Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops that reflect local industries and crafts.
  • Site Visits: Explore Surabaya’s historical sites and learn about its vibrant culture.
  • Cultural Immersion Activities: Experience local traditions, cuisine, and festivals.

Please send expressions of interest to and request application forms from suglobal@staffs.ac.uk

Who Should Apply?

This experience is ideal for students who:

  • Are excited about spending 4 weeks abroad in a structured program.
  • Enjoy engaging in group activities and connecting with new people.
  • Are willing to embrace new experiences and step outside their comfort zone.
  • Are prepared to participate fully in a mixture of academic and cultural activities.

Important Considerations

  • Accommodation: Students will share rooms (2-3 people per room) throughout the program.
  • Fitness: Some activities may involve walking long distances on uneven pathways; a reasonable level of fitness is advised.
  • Commitment: Participants must be prepared to join all scheduled activities and understand that the program may be busy.

Surabaya

Surabaya is a port city situated on the Indonesian island of East Java. The city is vibrant with a sprawling metropolis and modern skyscrapers.  The city also has many canals and buildings from the Dutch colonial era. Surabaya is the 2nd largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. Surabaya is only a 70 minute flight from Jakarta.

 

Costs

  • Student Contribution £595

Included

  • Return flights from UK to Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Transfer from Surabaya airport to hotel
  • One piece checked luggage
  • Hotel Accommodation in shared rooms – breakfast provided
  • Transport within Indonesia from airport, hotel and site visits
  • Visit to Bromo mountain region
  • Welcome and Farewell ceremonies and dinner
  • Cultural visits and workshops

Summary

This experience is for you if:

  • You are happy to be away from home abroad for 4 weeks+
  • You want an organised experience with a variety of different activities (some of which you may enjoy more than others) and are prepared to join in everything.
  • You enjoy spending time with other people, even if you have not met them before.
  • You understand that accommodation is shared (you cannot have your own room) on the basis of 2 to 3 people to a room and this will not be not a problem for you.
  • You want to “challenge yourself”, “try something new” and “get out of your comfort zone”
  • You understand that this is an academic programme, there will be a mixture of lectures, learning activities and some touristic elements to help you develop your skills set, cultural awareness, and employability
  • You are excited to explore something new, happy to fit in and be part of a larger group and flexible with how you approach the experience

This experience may not be for you if:

  • You are looking for a holiday
  • You are expecting lots of time off programme to undertake your own trips, visits and sight seeing
  • You need your own single accommodation
  • You prefer not to be in a group with other people for a long time
  • You don’t like trying new things and have difficulty when plans change
  • You need to take time off fixed programmes for rest breaks (our summer school programmes can be very busy with activities – you are expected to commit to them all)
  • You are expecting that the general programme will be personalised/amended to meet your specific wishes – this is unfair to the rest of the group and is not possible

 

Duration
4 weeks
Departure date
Ongoing
Return date
Ongoing
Application deadline
Ongoing
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