GUIDE
STUDY ABROAD AT WARMADEWA UNIVERSITY BALI, INDONESIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PREFACE ...... 3
2 ARRIVAL IN BALI ...... 4 2.1 Registering with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...... 5
3 VISA MATTERS ...... 6 3.1 Social CULTURAL Visa = Student visa (Visa type B211A) ...... 7 3.2 Visa on arrival and Visa free stay ...... 8 3.3 Visa application and required attachments ...... 8 3.4 Schedule for applying for the visa ...... 10 3.5 Arriving in Indonesia with the Social Visit Visa...... 11 3.6 Extending your visa ...... 12
4 INSURANCE...... 14
5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESTINATION ...... 15
6 MAKING YOUR WAY FROM THE AIRPORT ...... 16
7 ACCOMMODATION ...... 16
8 GETTING AROUND IN BALI ...... 18 8.1 Renting a scooter ...... 19 8.2 Driving and driving license in Bali ...... 20 8.3 Police and fines ...... 20
9 HOST UNIVERSITY – WARMADEWA UNIVERSITY ...... 22
10 UNIVERSITY CONTACT PERSONS ...... 23
11 ORIENTATION AND WELCOME CEREMONY ...... 24
12 ROLES ...... 25
13 STUDIES ...... 26 13.1 Courses and Class schedules ...... 27 13.2 Attendance ...... 28 13.3 Other students and internationalization ...... 28 13.4 Dress code ...... 29
14 MONEY ...... 30 14.1 Cash, withdrawing money and cards ...... 30 14.2 Shopping and bargaining ...... 31
15 PHONE CALLS AND CELL PHONE SUBSCRIPTIONS ...... 32
16 HEALTHCARE IN BALI ...... 33 16.1 Health information for travellers ...... 34
17 SAFETY ISSUES ...... 36
18 NETWORKING AND INFORMATION ...... 37
19 TIPS FROM FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENTS ...... 38
20 CONCLUSION ...... 39
21 ANNEX 1: MAP OF THE CAMPUS ...... 40
22 ANNEX 2: DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CAMPUS ...... 41
23 ANNEX 3: SURVIVAL BAHASA INDONESIA ...... 43
24 ANNEX 4: ASIA EXCHANGE – Study Abroad Organization...... 45
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 2 1 PREFACE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
DEAR STUDENT HEADING TO ASIA AND BALI,
The beginning of your studies at Warmadewa University is coming closer and closer. I truly want to congratulate you on deciding to study abroad in as exotic a destination as Bali, Indonesia! Besides interesting studies and a beautiful destination, a semester abroad in Bali offers life-long memories. After returning to your own country you will see things differently and take the spirit of Bali with you further to your life.
We at Asia Exchange encourage students to get acquainted with the local culture, also the problematic parts that we normally only read about. In Bali you have a chance to participate in charity work for example at the Seeds of Hope children’s home that we started supporting in 2010.
Asia’s importance in the world is constantly We have gathered vital information and good increasing. The overall experience of the study tips to this Guide for a smooth start of your abroad semester will definitely be beneficial study abroad experience. for you also in the future. Knowledge on Asia is truly an asset in the competitive work The feedback from our previous students has environment of the globalized world affected the content of this Guide. We hope you find it useful and you send us feedback also during and after your study abroad semester.
Enjoy your time at home and we will meet you in Bali!
Yours sincerely, “ Asia Exchange Asia is probably the most dynamic Vuorikatu 3, continent in the world and 33100 Tampere, economically it presents endless Finland opportunities. The center of gravity is moving towards the East. Harri Suominen www.asiaexchange.org Managing Director [email protected] - Alexander Stubb, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finland (Blue Wings Magazine)
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 3 PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE CAREFULLY!
▪ The information in this Guide is subject to change without further notice (e.g. the visa matters). ▪ Please check the latest information from official sources.
2 ARRIVAL IN BALI
VERY IMPORTANT!
▪ Make sure your Passport is valid for at least 6 months AFTER the end of your semester. ▪ Some students wish to travel outside of Indonesia during the semester and their passports must be valid 6 months after each entry to Indonesia.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 4 We recommend traveling to As a student, it is easy to get cheap flight tickets to Asia. Asia Exchange recommends Bali at least a few days before the STA Travel, an agency offering flights start of the study program, if tailored to our study abroad programs and possible. This will give you a chance to with special benefits for our students. get to know the surroundings and look
for suitable accommodation before the It is also easy to change your flight dates in beginning of your semester. However, case you decide to stay longer and travel we don’t recommend arriving in after your semester abroad. Indonesia too early, especially with the
student visa (Social Visit Visa/Socio- Many former Asia Exchange students have Cultural Visa/Short Visit Visa). Please let booked their flights via STA Travel and were us know if you for some reason are very happy with their flexibility. Get more unable to arrive in Bali in time. information on our website and receive a
flight offer free of charge by clicking on the You can find more information on visas STA link. in this guide, on our website, in the visa information document that will be sent to you later by email and at the Indonesian representation in your country.
2.1 REGISTERING WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
We recommend that all students register their trip at their home country’s embassy or Ministry for Foreign Affairs before the start of the study abroad program. Once you have a local cell phone subscription, you can give the number to your local embassy. Most countries offer citizens the possibility of registering online (e.g. citizens of Finland can do the registration at https://matkustusilmoitus.fi.
Registration includes giving out your personal data, contact information for the duration of your trip and information about your stay abroad to the ministry in case of emergencies or crisis situations. All independent travellers are advised to register their trips.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 5 3 VISA MATTERS
In Western countries one can normally travel freely, but a visa is needed for most countries in Asia. Indonesian authorities *** require a passport and a visa for long- term stay and studying. Information in this The information in this document is general. Please contact the chapter is sensitive for Indonesian embassy in your home country before applying for a visa. changes so please double-check the current Applying for a visa is different from situation beforehand. country to country, sometimes even from one official to another. AE recommends that students take care of the visa well before leaving for the destination.
Please bear in mind that if you apply for your visa in Asia (restrictions apply), proper clothing is needed for embassy/consulate visits, so cover shoulders, midriff, knees and toes. Applying for a visa is a part of the preparations for your study abroad semester.
Information in this guide is general.
Please check the latest updates about applying for visas, required documents, fees and opening hours on the embassy website or by calling the embassy directly. Embassies are open according to the public holidays of the country they represent, as well as the holidays of the country in which they are located.
You can find your home country’s Indonesian embassy. During the time of Ramadan, applications usually take longer than usual. Year 2020 Ramadan takes place from the end of April until the end of May.
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We recommend you to have a look at the visa instructions on our website. There you will find an example of a filled-out visa application form. There will also be a visa renewal info session during the orientation day at Warmadewa University.
3.1 SOCIAL CULTURAL VISA = STUDENT VISA (VISA TYPE B211A)
The name of The visa must be extended with the the student instructions given by the host university. visa you should apply Extension for varies You should let the agent appointed by from one the university renew the visa for you embassy to (alternatively you can extend the visa the other: It can be called Social Visit Visa, independently, but this requires filling all Socio-Cultural Visa or Short Visit Visa. documents by yourself and visiting the Indonesian embassies grant these single- immigration offices 3-4 times for each entry visas for the purpose of conducting an extension). You are not allowed to use any exchange semester in Indonesia. other visa agent than the university- appointed agent as only this way the The maximum length of stay in university will remain as your sponsor. You Indonesia with this type of visa is 60 have to take care of the extension at days, although it can be extended up least 2 weeks before your visa expires. to 4 times. The visa can be extended for 30-60 days at a time until a maximum of 180 days. This single entry is used when you enter Indonesia for the first time (i.e. you It is possible to visit another cannot exit Indonesia and re-enter country while the visa is still valid but you again after this with your original visa). must obtain a NEW visa at an Indonesian These social visit visas are not usually embassy either in Malaysia or Singapore. available with multiple entries because
this requires a separate document to be applied from the Directorate General of If you wish to apply for a new Immigration in Jakarta, Indonesia. social visit visa during your semester abroad, you must ask the agency appointed by the University for a new embassy letter (extra charges apply), as Warmadewa University only addresses one embassy letter per student per semester.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 7 There is another student visa available as well (Limited Stay Visa), but Warmadewa University is unable to sponsor this type of visa usually reserved for students studying at least a full year in Indonesia.
3.2 VISA ON ARRIVAL AND VISA FREE STAY
Citizens of most western As a requirement for VoA you might be countries are eligible for a asked for a valid departure ticket to 30-day visa-free stay a country outside of Indonesia within stamp or a $ 35 30-day the given time frame. VoA cannot be once-extendable Visa changed to another type of visa after on Arrival (VoA) from arriving in Indonesia. certain airports, e.g. Jakarta, Lombok and Warmadewa University has stated that if Denpasar (Bali). for a good reason (not being able to get a Social Visa in their home Visa-free stay and 30-day VoA are meant country) a student arrives in Indonesia for tourists and don´t officially with one of these visas they should fly authorize you to study. Indonesian government is getting stricter and it is possible out in the first 30 days. In this case a that students could even be DEPORTED if student should inform Asia Exchange of they are found to be studying on one of these the Indonesian Embassy where they will visas. If a student is caught studying on this apply for their visa from. Usually, this is type of visa without a valid reason, Singapore. Warmadewa University has the right to terminate the student’s semester abroad.
3.3 VISA APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
WIP program encourages all students to start their visa application procedure early enough so they will be able to receive the social visa on time even if they plan on traveling prior to the start of the semester. Remember to take public holidays and weekends into account.
Please check all the required documents from your Indonesian embassy’s/consulate’s website. Below you can find information on some important documents:
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 8 Acceptance Letter Embassy Letter The official acceptance letter from One of the required documents for the Social Warmadewa University is needed when Visit (Student) Visa is the Embassy Letter applying for the Social Visit Visa/Socio-Cultural provided by Warmadewa University. This Visa/Short Visit Visa. document is addressed to an Indonesian embassy or consulate and its purpose is to Flight ticket confirm that a certain student is in need of a The Indonesian embassies might require Social Visit Visa. students to present a copy of a flight ticket that proves that they will be leaving the country. By default, this letter will be addressed It might not be listed as one of the required to your home country's Indonesian documents on the website of the Indonesian embassy. If you have a dual citizenship, the embassy in your home country but normally embassy letter will be issued according to the this document is required anyway. nationality that you mentioned in the study program application form. The border officials might want to see the return ticket because they need to control The Embassy Letters will be sent to the the traffic on the border and make sure people respective embassies approximately 2 are not staying in the country illegally. The months prior to the semester. Asia ticket needs to be out of Indonesia but it Exchange will inform you when this is doesn’t necessarily have to be to the student’s done. home country: For instance, a ticket to a neighbouring country is enough. You can buy Exceptions inexpensive flight tickets e.g. from Air Asia, for Sometimes you might not be able to apply example from Bali/Jakarta to Malaysia or for the visa in your home country, however. Thailand—The Air Asia route of Medan, If this is the case, you need to request Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is typically Warmadewa University to prepare a letter the cheapest international flight you can find, that is addressed to Indonesian embassy often being as low as 25 EUR. in the country where you plan to apply for your visa. This is currently possible only in the In some cases, you might not be asked for proof following three conditions: of an outbound ticket, but just to be safe, we highly recommend purchasing one as it might 1) If you are studying in a country other also be needed for the first visa extension. The than your home country date of the return ticket depends on the type of visa you arrive in Indonesia with. If you 2) If you are doing an internship in a arrive with a Social Visit Visa, the ticket only country other than your home country, needs to be out of the country in the next 180 and are unable to apply for a visa in your home country prior to traveling to Bali days.
3) If you are continuing to study for a
second semester in Indonesia.
NOTE! Not all countries grant an Indonesian visa to a non-resident (e.g. United States, Hong Kong). Please contact the Indonesian embassy in the country you are applying your visa in and find out about their regulations.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 9 3.4 SCHEDULE FOR APPLYING FOR THE VISA The Indonesian embassies normally Please take the mailing time into encourage applying for the visa latest 14 account in case you don’t pick up the visa days before departure (In Germany yourself. Remember to also take public even up to 60 days prior). holidays (including Indonesian ones) and weekends into account. We recommend applying for the visa as soon as we send you the For a quick and smooth processing of your necessary documents. You will application, please make sure from the have 90 days to enter Indonesia outset that your application has all from the date your visa is issued to the required information and you. attachments. In case your application is insufficient, it might be that the embassy Processing the visa application typically only contacts you about it when it’s takes from a few days even up to 6 already too late. weeks. If you’re in a hurry, you should be in contact with the embassy by phone.
SPECIAL NOTE! o Unless you pick up your visa in person, remember to send your visa application as registered mail, enclose a return envelope with enough stamps and make sure all required attachments are on A4 paper (this also when applying in person).
o Pay the exact visa fee to the embassy’s account.
o If you send your visa application by mail, typically the visa must be paid for in advance and the receipt must be attached to the application.
o Remember to enclose your passport as well, since the visa will be attached to it.
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3.5 ARRIVING IN INDONESIA WITH THE SOCIAL VISIT VISA.
You should not enter Indonesia with the If you are in Bali and need to leave the Social Visit Visa more than a month country to obtain a Social Visit Visa, before the start of the semester. Singapore is normally your best option. By However, you can have the student visa in enlisting the help of a visa agent in your passport even three months before the Singapore, you can obtain a social visit visa start of the semester if you travel in other in one day. Please contact parts of Asia/Australia; just make sure not to [email protected] for enter Indonesia too early. more details.
Some students have chosen to get the student visa early in their home countries Upon arrival in Indonesia, the and then travel around other parts of immigration officials will stamp South East Asia before the beginning of the your arrival date in your passport. semester. If you arrive in Indonesia well PAY ATTENTION TO THIS DATE to ahead the start of the semester you have determine how long you can stay in to do it without the student visa and then the country (start counting the days apply for the student visa in an Indonesian from the date of arrival), NOT the embassy of a neighbouring country. “date of expiry” written on your visa.
You cannot apply for the student visa in Indonesia. Most students Always remember to check the apply for their student visa during the stamped dates and the type of semester either in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Please visit the website of the visa on your passport after dealing with Indonesian embassy where you are going officials and if you notice anything being to apply for a visa and take care that you not as it's supposed to be, please contact have all required documents for the the University visa agency immediately! visa application.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 11 3.6 EXTENDING YOUR VISA Be careful with the procedures and expiry dates as it is illegal to be in the country *** without a valid visa. You are responsible for taking In Indonesia the overstay penalty fine is 1.000 000 care of renewing your visa, not IDR per day for each day under 60 days overstay. Warmadewa University/WIP Over 60 days overstays involve a heavy fine, Program, the visa agency or Asia deportation or even a jail sentence. For example: If you start the extension process 1 day before the Exchange! expiry date, you will be charged for 2 days overstay. You might also be asked to leave the country and come back with a new visa.
You should extend your Social Visit Visa Immigration office through Warmadewa University’s visa agency or independently at the immigration Social Visit office in Denpasar. VISA
60 DAYS EXTEND Your Social Visit Visa is valid 60 days 30 DAYS from the date you enter Indonesia (count the arrival date and expiry date within the max. 60-day period). After the initial 60-day 180 days period your visa can be extended for EXTEND another 30-60 days. This extension can be EXTEND 30 DAYS done two to four times depending on for 30 DAYS how long you extend at a time. Warmadewa EXTEND University and the visa agency recommend 30 DAYS students to extend for 60 days at a time to avoid overstaying. Please note that you might need to present a departure ticket from Indonesia for the 1st extension.
Warmadewa University reserves the right to terminate a student’s exchange semester and cancel visa sponsorship due to overstaying.
As the visa extension process is so frequent and time consuming, it is easiest if you just leave your passport with the university’s visa agency for the duration of the semester, just make sure you know your visa expiry date so you can always start the extension process on time. If you need your passport at any time you may have it returned easily (although not during the times it is at the immigration office). Previously the students haven´t needed a passport to travel domestically in the country, even on flights—a copy of your passport and visa and your Warmadewa University Student card have been enough. It’s also wise to have a receipt from the immigration stating that your passport is currently there.
If, however, you would like to hold on to your passport while it is not being extended, please hand it in to the visa agent latest 14 days before the expiry date. The extended visa will then automatically continue 30 days after the end of the initial visa period. So, if you have arrived in Bali
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 12 e.g. 1 week before the start of the semester, you should start your visa renewal procedure beginning of April (VoA) or beginning of May (Social Visit Visa).
The cost for extending your visa via The extension fee when handling the Warmadewa University’s visa agency will process independently is 500 000 IDR. be 750 000 IDR for each extension.
Photo and Fingerprints Bear in mind that during every 1st extension of a visa you are required to visit the Immigration office to have your photo and fingerprints taken, no matter which type of visa you have. The visa agent will notify you of the date and time. Immigration office is part of the Indonesian government, so it is very important that you make it to your appointment and dress properly (shoulders, midriff, knees and toes should be covered).
Copy of your passport Take copies of your passport. It’s also advised to have electronic copies of your passport and other important documents on your computer, e-mail and USB memory stick.
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4 INSURANCE
Every exchange student is required to make sure that their insurance policies are in order before going abroad. Make sure your insurance is valid for the entire semester!
This will most likely save your money. Most you 1-2 weeks after the beginning of the travel insurances are only valid up to 3 semester. months at a time, so you have to find this out from your insurance company. Normally Ask your insurance company about the you pay a little extra for prolonging the kind of traveller's insurance they offer insurance. and whether or not it can be combined affordably with, say, home insurance. If you’re Warmadewa University might ask for a planning on participating in extreme sports, copy of your insurance information. It’s such as diving, surfing, bungee jumping, rock quite common in developing countries that climbing, hang-gliding or parachuting, the hospitals don’t treat a patient, even in remember to ask which activities your serious cases, if they don’t have any evidence insurance policy will cover. of insurance. You can submit the copy through the in- Most often traveller's insurance does not case-of-emergency form link which will be cover extreme sports and additional sent to insurance policies can be quite pricey.
Asia Exchange recommends the following three travel insurance providers:
HanseMerkur is one of the biggest insurance companies in Germany. Their products are not limited to Germans, however, but can be booked by everyone everywhere at an equal price. Their insurances are suitable for all types of shorter and longer stays abroad, whether studying, interning, working or traveling. All kinds of extreme sports are covered as well. The insurance is flexible and can be always extended from abroad in case you decide to stay longer. The health insurance of HanseMerkur is the most affordable insurance of its kind and only available via Asia Exchange. Find all terms and conditions as well as fees and benefits on our website. There you will also find information on other products such as flight cancellation and luggage insurances.
Worldnomads is a qualified global travel insurance provider, with coverage for extreme sports and other adventurous activities. You can get an insurance from Worldnomads even if you are already travelling. Click here to learn more.
Chapka Assurances offers the Cap Student, an affordable insurance contract designed for students studying abroad. This offer includes, amongst others, medical expenses and unlimited hospitalization with no excess. Click here to learn more.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 14 You can ask your insurance company whether they have agreements with any of the hospitals at your exchange location. If they do, the hospital can invoice your insurance company directly when you show them your traveller's insurance card, but usually you need to contact your insurance company beforehand to ensure this. You can also pay for the medical bills yourself and have your insurance company reimburse you (there is usually a time limit of 2-3 months for this). Usually hospitals will not invoice insurance companies of minor operations.
You might also want to consider flight cancellation insurance for your airline tickets when booking the flights. Most travel companies require a doctor’s certificate to prove that you are cancelling your flight because of health reasons.
5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESTINATION
We strongly recommend you to get to know Bali, Indonesia and Asia beforehand. On top of the information on our website and in this guide, please familiarize yourself with information online and get hold of a good guidebook. YouTube is full of inspirational video material from Bali. There is a list of useful links at the end of this Guide. Student blogs are also very useful.
What to bring with you
To save you some energy we’ve combined a list of There are also a few things you what you should bring with you from home: don’t need to bring with you as they are very cheap in Bali: o prescription medication o sunscreen o too many clothes o tampons o mosquito repellent o contact lenses o basic hygiene products o dry shampoo o blue shampoo if you have blond hair o proper clothes (you need to cover your shoulders, midriff, knees and toes on campus) o gym clothes o underwear (especially girls) o microfibre towel o Proper shoes (running, trekking etc.), also a windproof jacket and pants are needed if you plan on spending time trekking or in the cooler areas of Bali (especially North) o Kindle or similar eReader if you like to read a lot o GoPro o Extra SD Cards o Powerbank
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 15 6 MAKING YOUR WAY FROM THE AIRPORT
Airport Taxi It’s easy to take an airport taxi from the airport. A taxi to Legian, Kuta and Seminyak 150 000-200 000 IDR, to Kerobokan and Umalas 200 000-250 000 IDR and to Canggu approximately 250 000-300 000 IDR. These prices are for airport taxis, which can be found at a separate taxi service point in the arrivals hall after you exit the duty free shop.
Grab taxi (an online app) has a pick up stand inside the airport parking hall. They are a very recommended and affordable option. You can choose to pay for your ride through the app with a credit card or by cash.
The airport has also plenty of taxis outside these services. The crowd of taxi drivers approaching you can be overwhelming but they are your first chance to test those bargaining skills. Taxis may request at first 300 000 IDR for the drive to Kuta, which can be negotiated to half (start bargaining e.g. at 50 000 IDR).
Even though there are ATMs at the airport, those might be out of use, so we recommend taking some Indonesian Rupiah with you from your home country. You’ll most likely run into people offering to carry your luggage at the arrivals hall. They are well-known to charge high prices for carrying bags a mere ten meters. The best advice is to ask for the price in advance or just say “no thank you” (or “Tidak mau!” in the local language) firmly and carry your bags to the taxi by yourself.
7 ACCOMMODATION
One of the most important matters when Security is a very important thing, preparing for a semester abroad is finding pay attention to this when suitable accommodation. Sometimes it can choosing your accommodation. be frustrating, but all students have managed to find accommodation to suit It’s often easiest to find accommodation their needs. Although the students are after arriving at the destination by staying responsible for making their own the first few nights at a hotel or hostel and accommodation arrangements, AE shopping around for suitable provides information about different accommodation by yourself or with an options, which have been recommended agent. Agoda has good deals on hotels. by previous students. You can find tips in the Accommodation Guide that can be You can also find accommodation by downloaded from our website. just walking into homestays/hotels and asking for available rooms. There are plenty of accommodation Seminyak and Canggu are popular areas to options for both short and long-term start from, with plenty of accommodation accommodation. There is a lot of variation options, budget-friendly prices and good in prices, size and quality. Some options are transportation possibilities for exploring located near the campus, while others are other areas for long-term accommodation. located in the areas, which are popular among tourists.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 16 Here are some hotel options recommended by previous students:
o Grandmas in Petitenget o Favehotel in Umalas or Seminyak o Happy Day Hostel in Seminyak/Petitenget o Lay Day Surf Hostel in Canggu
Instead of staying at a hotel you can book through airbnb where people can rent their rooms, houses or villas. Currently it has over 1,500,000 listings in 34,000 cities and 190 countries. All you need to do to be able to start browsing is to register and create an online profile.
Finding a roommate If you have decided on renting a house or a villa and would like to find someone to share the costs, you should go about it with care. This topic is often underestimated: picking the right roommate is often more important than finding the right accommodation! Most people know how easy or hard sharing your home with someone else can be and picking the right or wrong roommate can make your time in Bali either great or horrible. You can have a look at Find roommate in Bali .
You’ll also have time to find a possible roommate among the other exchange students. If you want to ask around for a roommate in advance, you can do so in our Facebook group for your semester. We strongly recommend our students to find roommates from other nationalities. This gives you a chance to use your English and build up an international network.
Book in advance or go house hunting after your arrival to Bali Which is better? Booking your villa before you get to Bali or having a look at the accommodation options when you are already on the island?
Generally, there is no universal answer to this question. Some people prefer to go house hunting after their arrival while others like to book in advance. It depends on your needs and budget as well as when (autumn season tends to be busier than spring) you will be in Bali.
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Traffic in Bali and other parts of Asia are probably quite different from what you are used to. There doesn’t seem to be any regulations or they are not heeded to. However, despite all of this, the traffic seems to flow according to its own rules. Also, like in Britain, you drive on the left side on the road.
Scooters A very popular means of transportation for everyday use is a scooter. Most exchange students decide to drive by scooter, even if it might cause them some anxiety in the beginning. Driving a scooter is the most convenient way of moving around especially during traffic jams. Despite the traffic on the left side and the different driving habits, bigger accidents are very rare. Smaller accidents happen regularly so pay attention to safety at all times! Even if you feel confident about driving a scooter, patience and caution will be important. You can never be too careful in traffic.
Read the Driving and Driving License in Bali section below to learn about licenses required for driving scooters and read our blog to find out more about dealing with traffic.
Taxis Alternatives for scooters are taxis and the transports arranged by local travel agents or car rental agencies. For instance, if you take a taxi to the campus with your friends, the daily costs will be about 1,5 euros per student. Taking a taxi may sometimes take twice as long as riding a scooter because of traffic jams. Every time when you step into a taxi, make sure the driver puts the meter on. ▪ The Blue Bird taxi company is the most reliable one.
If you wish to save money, we recommend the following options:
Grab A mobile app, where you can tell the taxi where your pick-up spot and destination is and it will already tell you the price of the journey in advance. You’ll pay the fare in cash at the end of your journey or you can set it to be charged from your credit card.
Go-Jek Another cheap alternative is the Go-Jek, which is a motorbike taxi. Download the app and order a Go-Jek with GPS wherever you are. You can see already in the app who will pick you up with a Bike and provides you with a helmet. The price for one ride is about 10.000- 20.000 Rp. It is a really good way for transportation, because it's fast and cheap. They also offer the option of Go-Car. You can also use Go-Jek for delivery services, booking at-home massages or cleaning services.
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8.1 RENTING A SCOOTER If you decide to rent a scooter, you can easily find them from various places in Bali, especially in Kuta/Legian/Seminyak/Kerobokan/Canggu areas. Ask around on the street, villa owners and hotels.
Remember to check the condition of the brakes, as well as to make sure the horn (very important in Bali), lights, brake lights, blinkers, etc. all work too. It is wise to photograph the scooter and all the scratches to prevent a situation where the rental claims money for already existing damages. Do this while the owner is present. Ask how much the scooter has been driven. We recommend you also to ensure the scooter insurance is included in the rental price.
Even though newer bikes are more expensive, they normally have better brakes. If you plan to use a scooter every day, it’s wise to make a monthly contract. The monthly rent is normally 650 000 – 800 000 IDR (~40-55 EUR). Surf rack sometimes costs 50.000 IDR extra per month. Rental helmets are normally in very bad condition.
AE recommends that all students buy a new helmet. The cost is typically around 300 000-600 000 IDR (~20-40 €) – very cheap life insurance! A full-face helmet is recommended and will protect also your face in case of an accident. As safety is Asia Exchange's top priority, we offer our students the chance to buy a standardized full- face helmet for half of the official price (250 000 IDR). You will have a chance to purchase the helmet during the orientation days (please make sure you have the exact amount of cash ready).
Kubuku - Motorbikes for rent Call/WA: Wayan +62 816 4740 596 Address: Jl Werkudara No.517, Legian
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 19 8.2 DRIVING AND DRIVING LICENSE IN BALI In order to drive a car, a scooter or a motorcycle, an international driver’s license issued by local authorities in your own country is officially required.
AE recommends you to apply for an international driver’s license in your home country. We recommend you to get an international driver’s license mainly for two reasons:
1. Local police expect drivers to have a 2. In the case of an accident, drivers may be local or an international driver’s expected to present an appropriate license. They may fine you if you don’t driver’s license to the authorities as well have either one. Bargaining is part of as their own insurance company. Not Asian cultures and it’s worthwhile to use having a driver’s license may affect how much your negotiation skills also when being your insurance company is willing to cover in fined. Then the fine may only be a few case of injuries or material damages. euros in the end.
You may be able to apply for different types of international driver’s licenses. The difference is normally in the length of the validation so choose the one that is best for you. Also make sure the license is valid in Indonesia. Before leaving your home country, ask your insurance company for more information regarding driving abroad.
Local police officers don’t always accept the international driving licenses and may fine you a few euros. This is part of local culture and many foreigners face it. The fine will be noticeably heftier though, in case you don't have a valid license. Bear in mind that driving a local scooter requires a motorbike license but the police won't always be strict with that.
8.3 POLICE AND FINES In all likelihood, you will be pulled over If you are pulled over, it is possible to get by the police at some point. Then you a fine no matter what. might get a fine of some sort. Often, the police have no reason for fining you. This is the local At first the policeman could ask you to pay custom and unfortunately you can’t really 300 000-500 000 IDR. In Bali, you can bargain affect it. Most of a policeman’s salary for almost anything – even fines! Almost comprises of collecting fines. always you will get out of the situation with 50 000 IDR or less as long as you haven’t actually broken the law. Having a valid international driver´s license and your The most important thing is that you scooter's original registration don't show all your money to the paper usually helps to prevent police. Don’t directly propose a bribe fines. to police; instead say that you are a student and that you don’t have bigger money.
People who have lived a longer period in Bali recommend reserving e.g. a 50 000 IDR note (~3.5 EUR) in your motorbike just in case. It’s wise to keep this note apart from your other money
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 20 together with the registration under your seat. If you want to escape a fine for less than the fairly standard 50 000 IDR, a tip is to keep a separate wallet in your scooter with spare change of around 30 000 IDR. If you are pulled over, take out your scooter key and put it in your pocket.
The fine is normally smaller when paid right away and not later on at the police station. Also showing your student card and speaking a few words of Bahasa Indonesian will help you sort out the situation. Many students have never received any fine even though they have been pulled over several times. The secret to this has been calm and friendly attitude, nice smile, sense of humour and some words in Bahasa Indonesia. Also pulling out a camera has worked for some of the students, but this is very risky as the officer may decide to write you an official ticket costing about 250 000 IDR.
All this may seem really corrupted to you and most of the time it is. Fighting against it as a single foreigner will only make the situation worse. When approached by the police, remember to stay calm and behave according to the customs of the country. Being friendly helps in every situation. The outcome is normally a really small fine, e.g. a few euros, and a friendly greeting in the end. You may even get driving instructions to your next destination.
If the policeman takes your registration and writes you a ticket, it will show a court date when you need to arrive and be ready to pay the sum. You can still bargain and try to make it smaller. If the policeman is going to write you a real ticket, he will show from his book what you did wrong. Usually students with right papers and valid license can ask straight from police (friendly) what they did wrong. Smiling and a polite attitude always go far.
*** There’s a special emergency number for tourists and foreigners living in Bali. It’s 03 6122 4111 and is in service 24/7 in English. Please save the number to your phone!
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9 HOST UNIVERSITY – WARMADEWA UNIVERSITY
The host university is called Warmadewa University (the abbreviation UNWAR is also commonly used). UNWAR is one of the most respected universities in Bali. It was founded in 1984 and has a total of 7 faculties. The university has over 10,000 students. The WIP study program will be organized at
UNWAR’s international campus in Denpasar. Warmadewa University logo
Location of the campus:
Warmadewa University Fakultas Sastra Jl. Terompong No. 24 Denpasar Campus Warmadewa University, Denpasar 80235 Bali – Indonesia
You can find helpful maps to the campus in Annex 1 on page 40.
Warmadewa University is located in Denpasar, the bustling capital city of Bali. The location of the university is about 1 km from the culturally rich Renon area and its beautiful central park, 2 km
from Sanur beaches and restaurants and about 3 km from Denpasar city center. Warmadewa University, Denpasar
Warmadewa University provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services and a basketball court.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 22 10 UNIVERSITY CONTACT PERSONS
Mr. I Nyoman Kardana (Coordinator of WIP) is Mr Nyoman Kardana Warmadewa University’s main contact person during your study abroad semester.
Tel: +62 81 338 516 716 Email: [email protected]
Other important people at WIP are:
Mr.I Gusti Ngurah Adi Rajistha (Secretary of WIP)) Tel: +62 85 739 999 661 Email: [email protected]
Adi Rajistha Mr.Ketut Sudrama (Head of excursions) Tel: +62 81 338 623 369 Email: [email protected]
These people should be contacted in matters concerning lectures or other things related to your studies.
WIP Office Email: [email protected]
Asia Exchange representatives are in Bali at the beginning of the program and take part in the orientation to help you get started smoothly. You can also contact them during the semester in case you have any general questions about Bali.
They can be contacted Mon-Fri 8.30am- 4pm by email [email protected].
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 23 11 ORIENTATION AND WELCOME CEREMONY
Warmadewa University will arrange a If you plan to come by scooter on the first mandatory, one-day orientation event for the official day, we strongly encourage you to try WIP students. Please check the schedule and out the route beforehand. location for the event in the email that will be sent to you later. Please arrive early at the The orientation starts with a ceremony, orientation. which serves as the official opening of the semester. You will get valuable information at Make sure your taxi driver the orientation and it will also help you to takes you to the correct settle in your new environment. It is important to be present at the orientation campus! event. Try to take care of the practicalities, e.g. finding an apartment, before the Check out the location of the campus orientation. already before the orientation days.
o Warmadewa University, the lecturers and the schedule of the semester will be presented at the orientation. o You will also learn about safety and health issues and visa matters and get some practical tips about the culture and law and rules and regulations at WIP. o Tea/coffee, snacks and lunch will be served at the orientation. If any changes occur on the orientation days, we will try to inform you via email. o Asia Exchange will organize a Semester Kick-Off Party at the end of the orientation week. The event and entrance are free of charge for WIP students inclusive of a beverage.
*** In Indonesia, students don’t wear a school uniform. Nonetheless, appropriate clothing is required at the orientation and the lectures. Shorts, sandals and sleeveless tops for example don’t fulfil the dress code; your shoulders, knees, naval area and toes should be covered. Please respect this rule.
Seeds of Hope and YKPA
Since 2010 AE has supported Seeds of Hope and YKPA with donations and brought students to meet the children. During your semester abroad AE aims to organize a charity visit or two to Seeds of Hope and/or YKPA children’s homes as we encourage students to take part in volunteer work in Bali. Learn more and watch videos from the charity work on our website! If you wish, you can bring small AE visit to the children’s home gifts from your home country for the children and donate clothes, helmets etc. after the end of the semester.
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Orientation day Teaching, assignments, exams, grades and Transcripts of Records Organizing of workshops and excursions Information flow (ask about assignments and exams straight from the lecturers and staff) Student Cards Visa extensions (University-appointed Visa agency)
Establishing the channel to study abroad with easy and fast application Help with application procedure/visa application before the semester Semester preparations (important information in the form of AE Student Guide and WIP Guide) Professional customer service answering students' questions before and after the semester On-site support in everyday life and safety ACTIVITIES and EVENTS such as Pre-Semester Get-Together and/or Semester Kick-Off Party Visit to Seeds of Hope/YKPA Children's homes Sending the Transcripts to students
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 25 13 STUDIES
Especially in Asian cultures, young people Information on transferring credits is are expected to show respect towards available on our website. older people. University lecturers are very high-profile people in Indonesia and The information flow in Asia is not the same students are expected to respect them. than in Western countries. Changes in You might be used to challenging your lectures are not usually informed by email. professors on lectures, but you should be It’s possible that sometimes you will come to careful with this in a new culture. Feel free to the university and find out that the lecture present your ideas and opinions but please has been cancelled at the last minute. This is do this with respect. an example of cultural differences that you just have to accept. Indonesian teaching methods are probably different from what you are used to. Be Studying should be your number active and participate in the classroom! one priority even though Besides taking actively part in the lectures changes in lecture times might and performing well in exams, your affect your plans outside grades will also be affected by case classes! studies and group assignments. The AE students come from many different academic backgrounds so the content of certain courses may be more familiar to some students than to others.
Respect the lecturers and try to understand and tolerate differences. Going to school will help you form daily routines, which make it easier to dig deeper in the local culture and the Balinese way of life. Spend your time at the campus and in Denpasar, not just at the pool of your villa. Try to get to know local students, not just other exchange students. Be an example to other students.
Respect your study program and remember the reason why you are studying abroad. Trying to “buy” or “bribe” your credits is strictly forbidden. You will receive the study materials at the university. There are no book fees at Warmadewa University.
These tips from our former student apply to both your time inside as well as outside the classroom:
”Don’t resist anything while you are abroad or think that your culture’s way of doing things is better than the Asian ways. As Bob Dylan so eloquently sang, ‘Don’t criticize what you can’t understand.’
Embrace those things that are uncomfortable, those things that don’t make sense, those things that are frustrating. Those are the things that will teach you the most!
Study hard, learn as much as you can both culturally and academically, but always remember to make time for putting that cultural knowledge to use. Study, travel, grow and live in the moment. Nothing could be more important than all of these!” Lacey Cooper (USA)
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 26 13.1 COURSES AND CLASS SCHEDULES
The study program at Warmadewa o Students pick 3 – 7 courses a University is called WIP (Warmadewa semester, one of which is the International Program) Indonesian Language course that is mandatory for everyone.
The lectures begin after the orientation days. You o Warmadewa University is responsible can find the courses and syllabi on the AE for the teaching, organizing the website. The WIP program comprises of 14 workshops and excursions, courses, which include lectures, case studies, information flow and the transcript of workshops, excursions and possible other records. assignments.
Course selections o Course selections are made right after the application deadline by submitting an electronic course selection form. o Some courses have a minimum participant requirement. If it is not reached, the course will not take place. Usually, all courses will take place. o The course selections are binding and cannot be changed at the destination, unless you have failed to enrol in a certain course that is required by your home university and you are able to provide written English proof of this requirement before the end of the orientation days. o You are allowed to cancel a course during the first 2 weeks of studies, as long as you still have at least 3 courses remaining, by informing the WIP staff. Students are required to complete all the courses they are taking.
Monday Monday The lectures are mainly held from Monday to Wednesday. o The workshops and excursions take place typically on Thursdays. o There are approximately four to eight hours of lectures each day.
- o Most likely there will be some changes in the schedules during the semester,
Wednesday WIP staff will try their best to inform you of these in advance. More detailed information and a class schedule will be handed out latest at the orientation. o There will be the same amount of lectures each semester. The total amount of hours is enough to meet the requirements of sending institutions. Together with extra case studies/assignments the lectures comprise a required entity and in the end the credits can be converted to ECTS.
Our partner universities reserve the rights to changes in the course offering. As everywhere in the world, course changes are possible, also in your upcoming host university. We update the latest available information about courses in the study programs on its website. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published on our website. However, the educational services such as course offerings are regularly reviewed and are subject to change from time to time for a variety of reasons.
Would you like to study for two semesters in Bali? It's possible to continue your studies in the WIP or BBF program for another semester. Alternatively you could do a second semester at Udayana University or Undiknas University, also in Bali. If you'd like to explore China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan or Vietnam, you may also combine Bali with another one of our destinations. You'll get a 100EUR/120 USD discount of the second semester. Read more about the benefits of spending two semesters abroad.
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13.2 ATTENDANCE As in most universities all over the world, you are required to attend classes in Indonesia. You must select at least four courses, and the required attendance is 75 % of the classes, workshops and excursions.
Please obey this! Otherwise you will be considered as a non-active student, cannot take part in the final exams and might fail the course. Attendance percentages will be 75% provided for the students around mid-term exams, but it is the students responsibility to make sure they reach the required attendance percentage before final exams. If you know that you will be absent from class, you should arrange it both with your lecturer and Mr. Kardana in advance. In case of sickness, you should bring a doctor’s certificate to the WIP office. We recommend you to always attend classes. You will have enough time for other activities after the classes.
Please pay attention to mandatory workshops, excursions and assignments! We also recommend attending any possible non-mandatory cultural events, which allow you to gain valuable information and learn about new places and things. More information on class attendance and workshop and excursion policies can be found in the WIP course book and the documents that you can find in the Dropbox folder we will send you the link to later.
13.3 OTHER STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONALIZATION In Bali it’s easy to interact with students from other programs and nationalities. In the WIP program there will be dozens of students of several nationalities. There are hundreds of local students studying at the same campus as you. There are also hundreds of international students studying at our other partner universities, Udayana University in Bali (Jimbaran and Denpasar campuses) and Undiknas University (Denpasar campuses).
The local students study mainly in Indonesian language, but the university hopes to increase the number of courses in English. UNWAR will try to arrange local students to act as tutors for international students. Together with the host universities we are developing our operations to make the study groups more international. In practice all nationalities all welcome to apply for a study abroad semester through Asia Exchange – spread the word!
It’s mainly up to you how much you interact with different nationalities. AE encourages you to get to know local students and international students from different countries. Why wouldn’t you look for roommates from other nationalities and at the same time get a chance to practice your English and form friendships with people from different countries?
Local students can help you get more insight in the local culture and customs. In previous years AE students have visited the local students’ home villages.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 28 13.4 DRESS CODE
In many Asian and European countries students are required to wear school uniforms. Warmadewa University doesn’t require students to wear special school uniforms (unlike Thailand, for example), but students are expected to dress in neat clothes (both local as well as exchange students).
Shorts and sandals are not appropriate clothing for the lectures and orientation days. Caps or hats of any kind are not allowed.
Shoulders, knees and naval area should be covered and shoes enclosed. Dressing appropriately means showing respect to the university staff as well as your fellow students. A short- sleeved dress shirt is an appropriate top. As a bottom, you can wear e.g. cotton pants, light jeans or appropriate skirts. Please bring enough proper clothes from home. Local university students You may want to bring shoes (fully enclosed) with you, especially if you wear a large shoe size. On the right, there’s a picture of local students in school.
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14 MONEY
14.1 CASH, WITHDRAWING MONEY AND CARDS
You will need cash in Bali as the opportunities to pay with a credit card are limited. You should exchange a small amount of Indonesian rupiah already in your home country, e.g. for the taxi at the airport. Do not use the money changers at Bali airport, these are a rip-off.
The most affordable way of exchanging rupiah is bringing some cash in your national currency with you and exchanging it at a currency exchange in Indonesia. Remember to compare the exchange rates first and be attentive during the actual exchange. There are many exchange offices in Bali that offer very fare rates (not including the offices at the airport). Some unofficial exchange offices may offer slightly better exchange rates, but there is a high risk of being cheated.
Don’t let the person serving you touch the money after you have made sure you were given the correct amount. Official money changers such as BMC are safe and usually offer the best exchange rates.
We recommend taking at least one credit card and/or a VISA Electron with you. Sometimes ATM cards are lost or stolen so it is recommended to keep a second card in a separate area in case this happens. Don’t wait until you’re all out of cash to withdraw more money because sometimes you may face technical difficulties when using the ATMs. Withdrawing cash with some foreign credit or debit cards may cost approximately 3 Euro + 2.5 % of the sum you are withdrawing. There is no charge issued by ATMs themselves in Indonesia, however, like there is in some other countries. It is advised to check with your bank before you leave your home country and look into obtaining a new ATM card that is better for traveling if necessary.
VISA card of Deutsche Kreditbank For German students we recommend the VISA card of Deutsche Kreditbank, one of the best credit cards institutions in Germany. All cash withdrawals worldwide are usually free of charge. It is possible to do all your money transfers online while the credit card itself costs nothing. The application process is easy and takes only a few minutes. Find out more and apply for your VISA card here.
Usually international students don’t open an Indonesian bank account for the study abroad period, as this requires a KITAS (working and temporary residence permit). ATMs are everywhere, for example in almost every small convenience store (Indomart, CircleK, etc).
If your bank takes a commission for every withdrawal we advise you to consider withdrawing the maximum amount each time. It’s possible to withdraw 3 000 000 rupiah from the yellow ATMs at Commonwealth bank and the red ATMs from bii. The most common blue ATMs from BCA and blue yellow ATMs from Mandiri give up to 2 500 000 rupiah depending on the location of the bank. Most other ATMs, such as the ones inside shops like CirkleK, usually dispense smaller amounts.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 30 Memorize the exchange rate of the Indonesian rupiah. One Euro is worth around 15 500 IDR (1/2020) so in Indonesia you’re a millionaire already with around 100 Euros!
Withdrawing money Withdrawing money from the ATM can be quite expensive in the long run so we recommend having cash with you to change at official money exchangers and taking out cash advance up to 15 million a day from the BCA bank on Jalan Raya Kuta (they only charge 75 000 IDR per time for cash advance which is noticeably cheaper than 120 000-140 000 for every ATM withdrawal of 2- 3 million with some European cards).
The information in this chapter is sensitive for changes so please check the current situation online.
14.2 SHOPPING AND BARGAINING
In Bali there are various small shops all around especially in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak area. There are also several surf clothing and board stores. Next to the highway, which goes to the south towards Uluwatu and Jimbaran there are several outlets that sell surf brands such as Rip Curl, Billabong and Volcom. In the smaller street shops it is important to bargain. Like all over Asia, bargaining is a common habit in Bali. At first it might feel stressful but you will get used to it. Don’t take bargaining too seriously. You will get the best price with a sense of humour and a few words of Indonesian.
We recommend you to start communicating in Bahasa Indonesia as soon as possible. Already a few words show respect towards the locals and their culture. People will give you better service and lower prices, guaranteed. Bargaining can be a pleasant experience for you and also for the seller.
An example of prices if you get a good bargain is a surf board rental for about 50 000 IDR for a few hours in Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu This is just an example based on past experience; they can vary according to location and season.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 31 15 PHONE CALLS AND CELL PHONE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Once you arrive to your hotel, the first thing you should do is to get a local prepaid phone subscription, for example at shops (called WARTEL). You will recognize the shop that sells SIM cards by the signs that are usually yellow or blue and the counter is made from glass. The most popular local brands are Telkomsel, Simpati, Indosat and XL. A Telkomsel SIMpati prepaid card costs around 25 000-75 000 IDR and it contains about 5,000 IDR credit. Credit, known as pulsa in Indonesia, can be bought from SIM card sellers, convenience stores, and many other shops—look for the “pulsa” signs. Apart from Skype, this is the cheapest way to keep in touch with your family and friends back home. It will also help you communicate with your new friends in Bali.
Internet There is WiFi available on campus. Ask You can go wireless with your mobile. Prices the WIP office for details. and different kinds of data-packages varies; XL charges around 80 000 IDR and If you would like to access the internet on Telkomsel 90 000 IDR for a monthly package. your laptop and you are not around Wifi you Although you may use internet with your can buy a device, you put your internet pulsa (credit) that you use for calling/texting, capable SIM card in and it plugs into your USB this is more expensive. If you use internet port. They are sold in electronic and mobile frequently it is advised to get a SIM card in phone shops. Alternatively, you can connect which you can load separate credit for your your laptop to your mobile phone´s internet. internet.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 32 16 HEALTHCARE IN BALI
o When travelling in Asia you might get stomach flu, diarrhoea, food poisoning, sunburns, dehydration or a cold because of the incorrect use of air conditioning. o Pay attention to hand hygiene and remember to drink enough fluids, e.g. bottled water and sports drinks. o Adjusting the AC to 21 degrees Celsius makes the indoor air much colder than it’s supposed to be. o Remember to keep the AC warm enough, often around 26 degrees is good depending on how effective the AC device is. The most reliable places to eat out are the ones favoured by the locals, even though they might seem a bit untidy at first.
You might also come across some exotic diseases in such tropical countries as Indonesia. In these cases, we advise you to consult the local health authorities. Remember that treating even small wounds and scratches is essential in a tropical climate. Wounds can get infected more easily and should therefore be monitored and kept clean. It is also good to know your blood type in the case you or someone else needs a particular blood type.
There are quite a few private English-speaking hospitals and clinics of high quality in Bali which offer great service. Treatment in the international-standard hospitals can be expensive so use your travel insurance when possible to pay the fees or keep the receipts and have your insurance company reimburse the costs afterwards. Ask your insurance company for more details.
Pharmacies Vaccination matters always depend on the A lot of different medication can be bought individual, so remember to consult your from pharmacies with the help of the qualified physician regarding what is essential and ask staff. You can also buy antibiotics without a also about other health issues that might be on prescription. However, it is not recommended your mind. It may be hard to find to take antibiotics without consulting a doctor straightforward instructions concerning first. It is good to use the internet to check the vaccination issues. Inform your doctor about medication ordered by a doctor. your upcoming travels and whether you plan to spend an extensive amount of time in the countryside, because it might have an effect on Vaccinations the required vaccinations. Make sure that your vaccinations are Some vaccinations, for example Japanese up-to-date before leaving your home encephalitis, can also be bought in Asia for country. In addition to the basic vaccinations normally cheaper than in Western countries. It (MMR and diphtheria-tetanus), travelers is highly unlikely to contract Japanese are most often advised to get vaccinated encephalitis, however, and many doctors would against Hepatitis A and B. Other say it is unnecessary unless you plan on rolling vaccinations are optional and it depends on around in chicken coops. Malaria antidotes are the final destination, the length of the stay available for different types of the disease and and other possible travel destinations, the local health authorities normally know what whether they are necessary or not; a the best one for the certain area is. Keep in vaccination against rabies, for example, can be mind that it might take a while, even up to a considered when in Bali. month, for the immunity to develop. Ask your doctor for more information.
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16.1 HEALTH INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS RABIES EAR-INFECTIONS Rabies vaccines should be considered Make sure ears are cleaned and dried before travelling to Bali. If you are bitten by properly after showering and water sports. If any mammal (particularly a monkey or a you are prone to ear infections, use ear-plugs dog), you should seek medical help while swimming and / or ear drops (e.g. Aqua immediately even if you have had a rabies Ear) after swimming. vaccination before going abroad. To play it safe, avoid touching animals no matter how ICE harmless they may seem. Most hotels and restaurants now use bottled water for making ice, however it is wise to SUN check with the staff if you are unsure. Ice from Always use a sun block while exposed to the street vendors or small local cafés should be sun. You burn easier in tropical heat. If you avoided. If you want to purchase ice for home, want to get a tan, stick to the local rules of most Alfamarts and Indomarets sell cheap before 10am and after 3pm-sun bathing. If 5kg or 10kg packages.
you must go out in midday sun, remember hats, shirts, sunblock and plenty of drinking water. MARINE-STINGS – SEAURCHINS Sea urchin spines should be beaten until crushed under the skin, an antiseptic applied, SNAKES then they will dissolve themselves (they There are many kinds of snakes in Bali, both cannot be removed as the spines have barbs venomous (cobras, vipers) and non- on them). Seeking medical help is venomous. If you are bitten assume the recommended. worst and seek treatment at a hospital immediately.
ALCOHOL JELLYFISH
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 34 Avoid local alcoholic brews (e.g. Arak, Tuak), Jellyfish tentacles should be removed from the after effects are not pleasant! Both locals the skin. Apply vinegar or Betasone cream. and tourists have sometimes died from Seek medical advice should you feel dizzy / consuming methanol laced brew. nauseous / palpitations.
DENGUE-FEVER/CHIKUNGUNYA CORAL/REEF-CUTS Dengue fever and chikungunya are quite Apply lime juice and get all the foreign common in Bali especially during and just material out of the wound with the help of a after the wet season. There is no vaccine, toothbrush. When the wound is thoroughly preventative medicine or medication to cleaned, you can add Betadine to disinfect it. treat them. Both are transmitted by a garden In some cases you might want to consider mosquito (small black and white striped). purchasing oral antibiotics from a local Avoid mosquito bites with personal pharmacy. Seek medical advice for deep or repellents, long sleeved light coloured open wounds. clothing, knock down sprays, plug-ins and nets. Particular caution at sunrise and SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED- sunset. Both fevers can be treated at home DISEASES with paracetamol, plenty of liquids and non- STDs such as Hep. B, HIV, Gonorrhoea, greasy food. A hospital should be contacted Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia, etc. are common in case of very high fever, bloody bowel in holiday resort areas where there is a large movements or serious dehydration. transient population. If you do indulge in a
holiday romance, use condoms! Getting DIVING tested for STDs is possible in all the bigger Take advantage of Bali’s magnificent dive hospitals, but the tests are very expensive. spots by using only PADI or SSI registered dive shops and certified dive masters as your TATTOOS instructors / guides. Temporary tattoos may cause a local allergic
reaction, leaving a permanent scar. Test a very DIARRHEA (BALI BELLY) small tattoo to check reaction before having a Adjusting your diet (no greasy foods, large one applied. Balinese are wonderful alcohol, coffee, dairy products) and taking artists however check hygiene and sterile activated charcoal (Norit) along with oral equipment if you decide on a permanent replacement salts, Gatorade, or Pocari Sweat tattoo can treat simple diarrhoea. A doctor should treat diarrhoea lasting more than 24 hours or stomach cramps.
ALLERGIES If you have a food allergy, it is a good idea to print out a paper stating your allergy in the local language, which you can then show at restaurants
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17 SAFETY ISSUES
TRAFFIC - Your biggest safety hazard in Mushrooms are nowadays also considered a Bali. Even if you feel confident about driving a class A drug! scooter, patience and caution will be important. Pay attention at all times and THEFTS – From time to time thefts and remember that you can never be too careful robberies occur especially nearby the tourist in traffic! Always wear a proper, preferably areas in Bali. In Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu full-face helmet and never drink and drive! and at night, it is VERY common. Every semester students get their phones DRUGS - Never ever try drugs (in Indonesia pickpocketed during their first days in Bali or elsewhere in Asia)! Your first joint would while having a night out. most likely be your last one. It is estimated that 90 % of the dealers next to the nightclubs Keep your bag under your seat while are either undercover police or work with driving, or in front of you if that’s not possible police. and avoid dark alleys and quiet The consequences of getting caught with neighbourhoods in the dark hours, especially drugs can be severe. Bear in mind that Magic as a girl. There have also been cases of
people on motorbikes snatching bags and NATURAL PHENOMENA - Indonesia phones from foreigners while walking on the constitutes of thousands of islands which street. If you prefer carrying your phone with together make up an area size of Europe. In you, consider buying a cheap phone in Bali. past years there were bigger earthquakes in Sumatra which is about 2000 kilometres away DON’T BE ONE OF THESE from Bali, which equals the distance from STUDENTS! southern Europe to northern Europe. Earthquakes have been experienced also in If you’re careful, you won’t be. Always pay Bali, yet they have not been very strong. attention to your belongings, make your
valuables difficult to be snatched, and choose If natural phenomena occur, it’s important a safe neighbourhood. If you prefer carrying to stay calm, follow the instructions of the your phone with you when going out, local authorities and keep your family at consider buying a cheap phone in Bali. home updated about the situation.
*** Remember to pay close attention to health and safety issues! Do not take drugs of any kind. In many Asian countries, legislation pertaining to e.g. narcotics is considerably more severe than in Europe. Beware of the health risks such as sexually transmitted diseases – remember to use protection! Be attentive while in traffic. If you choose to drive a scooter, protect yourself carefully with proper equipment, such as a helmet.
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▪ Wikitravel
▪ Information for students and different accommodation options can be found at: Bali360 or Study in Bali
▪ Good background information on Wikipedia
▪ Basic information, maps and tips
▪ For German-speaking students: great travel tips for Indonesia: Indojunkie
▪ News on Bali: Balidiscovery
▪ The Beat Magazine is a biweekly Bali and Jakarta’s entertainment gig-guide. The Beat focuses on entertainment, music, food, lifestyle, art, fashion, sports and leisure.
▪ Information on surfing in Indonesia and current weather circumstances and surfing forecasts available: Indosurflife and Magicseaweed
You can find us on Facebook with the catchwords Become Facebook friends with us! ”Asia Exchange”. If you haven’t yet liked our page or become friends with us, do it now and network We can inform you on matters connected with other students! to your study abroad semester also on Facebook. Send a friend request to one of Please also join the Facebook group for your program and our staff members. semester. You can look for a roommate or share information on flights, if you wish so. The group is international, so please You can also find us on Instagram be considerate of other group members and use English @asiaexchange! language when communicating there.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 37 19 TIPS FROM FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENTS
“Don't bring too much stuff from your home country.”
“Go abroad with an open mind because it's a fact that you will be confronted with things that differ from what you've used to. Try to learn from these new experiences and do not focus on just the negative things. That way you'll get a lot more out of your time in lovely Asia.“
“Read AE's web site and info, it helps a lot! And as soon as you learn some Indonesian, try to use it when speaking to locals.”
“Take the most out of Bali! Explore and get to know people, you are going to have an amazing time! Bring a flashlight, and girls take tampons with you from home, they are really hard to find in Bali + expensive! Rent a scooter, that's the way to get around... Oh and keep a blog!”
“Be open-minded towards the teaching methods in the university. Understand that you're not in your home country and the teaching is not obviously same. Appreciate the work that teachers are doing for the students. Try to take part every action in the school and outside it.”
“Bali is a paradise if you let it be. Bali is amazing and you will get friends for life! :D Try different things like restaurants and places. And be on time with the visa :)”
“Enjoy and have fun! Live your life up to 100%!!! Your exchange-studies is one of your best time in your life, so try to see, do and experience as much as possible. Talk with the locals, try surfing and party with your new friends. And travel around Bali and to all the beautiful islands near around!”
“Remember to renew your visas early, watch out for pick-pockets on the party streets. and most importantly HAVE FUN!!”
“Be open-minded, forget stressful way of life back in your home country, and be patient and curious.”
“Dress properly; obey the rules, don´t stress!”
“Beeee CAREFUL with the traffic!!”
“Don't party too much! There are so much else to do than partying. When being abroad do things that you can't do in your home country!”
Traditional Balinese ceremony
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 38 20 CONCLUSION
Even though Bali is a well-known tourist Living in Indonesia and in Asia is generally destination, this study abroad experience is different from Western lifestyles. Please do not a pure holiday! All kinds of hassles and understand this. little misfortunes are part of the experience of Remember the saying:” When in Rome, do as being an exchange student. You also have to the Romans do”. This attitude will help you keep in mind the requirements set by the through the biggest culture shock. school. Sometimes sweating on the beach is more appealing that sweating in the Difficulties organizing the tiniest things and classroom. However, you will have a lot of the blazing hotness when the air conditioner time for sunbathing and other activities after is not working in school might feel stressful the lectures and during long weekends! from time to time. However, what will more likely stay in your memory is the amazing overall experience of the exchange semester, Indonesian language skills will be helpful to which some people say to be the best time of you, while in other classes you will learn to their life. We are grateful to be able to make understand Asia, different cultures and the it possible for you. economy better. This will make your exchange Take a look at the exchange student’s experience even more enjoyable and checklist on our website. productive.
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Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 39 21 ANNEX 1: MAP OF THE CAMPUS
Warmadewa campus
The campus in Denpasar is where you will have your classes. It is located in the south east of Bali.
Address Of
Warmadewa campus:
Warmadewa University, Fakultas Sastra, Jl. Terompong No.24
Denpasar
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 40 22 ANNEX 2: DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CAMPUS
Warmadewa campus
A = Starting point if you drive from Kuta via Imam Bonjol (blue marked in the map followed)
One of the easiest routes to campus is to drive by Jalan Imam Bonjol (signs for Denpasar), which can be found by driving on Sunset Road. After turning to Jl. Imam Bonjol, drive straight until you arrive to the second turn with a small statue on it. Take the street to the right to a road called Jl. Gajah Mada (Signs for Museum Bali/Art Center/Sanur/Gianyar), passing Pasar Badung on your right after you turned, until a roundabout where you continue straight to the street Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Turn left after the Bali Rama City Hotel (on the right) to the street Jl. Terompong with the entrance door for Warmadewa University.
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B = Starting point if you drive from Kuta or Sanur through the By Pass
Turn onto Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, where you also turn to Sanur. Follow the big street for quite a long time. Turn left onto Jl. Hang Tuah (signs for Kota/Denpasar). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jl. Hayam Wuruk and after a while turn right to the street Jl. Terompong with the entrance door for Warmadewa University.
It is a good idea to first take a taxi to the campus and memorize the road!
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 42 23 ANNEX 3: SURVIVAL BAHASA INDONESIA
It’s good to know some basics of the local language already before arriving to the destination. Please find below some useful words and phrases in Bahasa (=language) Indonesia.
Numbers Greeting Shopping 1 Satu Hello Halo/Salam how much is Berapa 2 dua it? harganya? 3 tiga How are you? Apa kabar? 4 empat that´s too Itu terlalu 5 lima I´m fine Kabar expensive mahal 6 enam baik/Baik-baik 7 tujuh Questions 8 delapan And you? Dan Anda?/ 9 sembilan Anda 10 sepuluh bagaimana? what? Apa? 11 sebelas where? Di mana? 12 dua belas Thank you Terima kasih when? Kapan? 20 dua puluh (very much) (banyak) which? Yang mana? 21 dua puluh who? Siapa? 30 satu Sorry/excuse Maaf/permisi why? Kenapa? 40 tiga puluh me 100 empat puluh Adjectives and adverbs 101 seratus Please (e.g. Silahkan 110 seratus satu come in) seratus big/small Besar/kecil 200 sepuluh Please (may I Minta 1.000 dua ratus have) expensive/ Mahal/murah 1.100 seribu cheap 5.000 seribu seratus Good morning Selamat pagi 10.000 lima ribu (sunrise – hot/cold Panas/dingin 15.000 sepuluh ribu 11am) (weather) 20.000 lima belas ribu 50.000 dua puluh ribu Good day Selamat siang a lot/ a little Banyak/sedikit lima puluh (11am – 3pm) 100.000 ribu beautiful Cantik 200.000 seratus ribu Good Selamat sore (person) 1.000.000 dua ratus ribu afternoon 2.500.000 se juta (3pm – sunset) beautiful Indah dua juta lima (view) ratus ribu Good evening/ Selamat teen belas night malam here/there Disini/disana tens puluh hundreds ratus thousands ribu millions juta
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 43 Basics Transportation Food Yes Ya Where is Di mana …? rice nasi No Tidak …?street Jalan fried rice nasi goreng I Saya at the traffic di lampu noodles mie You Anda lights merah fried noodles mie goreng What´s your Siapa nama go straight lurus chicken ayam name? anda? turn left belok kiri pork daging babi My name is … Nama saya … turn right belok kanan fish ikan I don´t Saya tidak Please stop Tolong, vegetable sayur-mayur understand mengerti here berhenti di coffee kopi Like/don´t like Suka/tidak sini tea teh suka motorbike sepeda motor water air (Very) good Bagus (sekali) I want to go to Saya mau ke … chili sauce sambal … soy sauce kecap take away bungkus Cheers! Bersulang! This is Ini enak sekali delicious
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 44 24 ANNEX 4: ASIA EXCHANGE – Study Abroad Organization
Asia Exchange Study Abroad Provider
Asia Exchange (AE) offers opportunities for EMPHASIS ON ASIA AND participating in academic study abroad semesters at internationally accredited Asian universities. AE’s INTERNATIONALIZATION focus is in supporting student mobility, increasing The growing importance of Asia in our global general knowledge on Asia and alleviating the world is a fact. Study abroad semesters in administrative work for home and host universities regions that are only going to grow in as well as the students. importance in the future are investments both in the students’ and their respective home STUDY ABROAD IN ASIA countries’ futures. Asian universities are The bilateral agreements and other networks putting more and more emphasis in study between partner universities in different programs taught in English to both enrich countries are the backbone of student their curricula and better accommodate the mobility. And yet, services that complement international students and integrate them this exchange are needed all over the world. with their own students. Asia Exchange offers students the opportunity “Asia is probably the most dynamic continent in to study abroad in carefully selected Asian the world, and economically it presents endless universities. Our mission is to encourage opportunities. The centre of gravity is moving students to go global through a channel that towards the East.” best suits their individual needs. Alexander Stubb, Former Prime Minister of Finland
A message from the Managing Director
Dear student considering Asia,
Besides interesting studies and beautiful environment, a semester abroad in Asia offers life-long memories. After returning to your own country you will see things differently and take the spirit of Asia with you further to your life. Asia’s importance in the world is constantly increasing. The overall experience of the study abroad semester will definitely be beneficial for you also in the future. Knowledge on Asia is a priceless asset in the competitive work environment of the globalized world.
Enjoy your time at home and live in the moment when you are abroad!
Sincerely,
HARRI SUOMINEN Managing Director, Asia Exchange
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 45 OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT IN ASIA And sometimes they are simply left outside Asia is an inviting environment for the placement quotas. Still interested in experiencing different cultures and gives studying abroad, these ‘free mover’ students students the chance to learn about the world’s usually have to go through a difficult, fastest growing economies. Studying in Asia is expensive and time-consuming process to likely to be an enlightening experience, the ensure a potential host university can world outside the lecture halls also playing its accommodate them for a semester, as well as part in building an understanding of different provide them with courses and credits that cultures. Asia offers a multitude of can be transferred to their home universities. employment opportunities. Having studied or The students also have to find out about interned there can give one an edge when travelling, insurances, vaccinations, entering the workforce; whether it is in Asia or scholarships, visas etc. on their own. somewhere else. AE’s purpose is to fill in the information gap The tuition fees in Asia are reasonable. Even and act as a bridge between the students and still, the home universities play a key role in the foreign host universities. The AE staff supporting every student interested in going advises on academic and practical matters, abroad and helping the student find a host thus reducing the administrative work load university that suits their individual needs. for all parties involved. By 2016, over 3000 Students gaining experience of destinations students from more than 200 universities which will continue to have a culturally, from all over the world will already have politically and economically significant role in participated in study abroad semesters with the future is mutually beneficial for all parties. the help of AE.
THE CHALLENGES IN STUDENT THE CONCEPT OF ASIA MOBILITY EXCHANGE Despite the increased internationalisation of Asia Exchange was founded in 2007 in students, not everyone is able to find a Finland. It is a dynamic study abroad suitable study abroad destination through organization that stresses the importance of their own university; encouraging students to become more international and gain experiences and Harri Suominen knowledge of the industry and culture in Managing Director and Asia’s growing economies. co-founder of Asia Exchange The courses at the host universities are held in “All the greatest English by lecturers who often have an experiences in my life are international background and the studies linked to Asia. That’s why I also encourage other often include workshops and visits to local people to grab onto their life-changing businesses. AE also invites charity opportunities. Seek your passions, follow your organizations, business people and dreams and believe in yourself. Be active, work ambassadors to come meet with the hard and remember to enjoy the everyday things exchange students. The most distinguished in life. Put in use what you learn and everything is possible!” students are awarded AE scholarships after the exchange. On top of offering study abroad semesters, AE also offers the possibility to apply for studying a whole degree in Asia.
Asia Exchange Guide Warmadewa University (Bali, Indonesia) 46 FOR WHOM IS ASIA EXCHANGE practical arrangements and takes care of the mailing of applications, acceptance letters, INTENDED? transcript credits and the invoicing of tuition Asia Exchange is ideal for students interested fees. in Asia, but who are not able to find suitable However, Asia Exchange is not a travel study abroad options via their own agency; students are responsible for making universities or are left outside the placement their own travel arrangements, all a part of the quotas. While most of the participants are study abroad experience. students of business, technology, social AE focuses on tackling the logistic, sciences, law, arts or tourism, students from information and quality gaps sometimes other fields of study also take part and are associated with free mover exchange given the opportunity to take interesting semesters. minor study courses in an international
environment. CREDIT TRANSFERS AND Studying abroad in Asia combines academics, SCHOLARSHIPS exotic and warm environment, affordable The decisions about scholarships and price level, metropolises, world’s fastest transferring credits are made by the home growing economies, friendly people and universities. AE encourages students to plan diverse cultures. In Asia students can get hold their studies carefully and to include the of opportunities that can translate into Life course syllabi, available on the AE website, in Changing Experiences. their study plans to help their home universities make decisions about transferring Tuomas Kauppinen credits. The services offered by AE, as well as Academic Director and its role as a representative for Asian co-founder of Asia Exchange universities, most often decrease the administrative duties of the home universities. “Study abroad semesters have enabled so many unbelievably things in my career and personal life. Everyone should study CHARITY abroad at least once. The only thing that I regret is Charity work is also an important part of Asia that I didn’t go on a study abroad semester for a Exchange. Charity projects help deepen third time. Asia is the number one destination of exchange students’ understanding of their this century.” chosen destination. AE donates a part of the tuition fees to organisations that support THE SERVICES OF ASIA EXCHANGE education and children in our host university The students receive a study abroad countries. In Indonesia and Thailand, Asia placement as well as AE’s services and Exchange works with orphanages that the information on the host universities and exchange students can also visit. cities. AE gives advice on all
“We’ve heard great things about Asia Exchange, particularly about the programs in Indonesia and Thailand.” Andy Wilcox, Business Associate, The Harvard Advocate, Harvard University
To find out more about Asia Exchange, please visit us at www.asiaexchange.org
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