GUIDE

STUDY ABROAD

AT UDAYANA 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 Visit Visa = Student visa (Visa type 211) ...... 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 ...... 11 3.5 Arriving in Indonesia with the Social Visit Visa...... 12 3.6 Extending your visa ...... 13 4 INSURANCE ...... 15 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESTINATION ...... 16 6 MAKING YOUR WAY FROM THE AIRPORT ...... 17 7 ACCOMMODATION ...... 17 8 GETTING AROUND IN BALI ...... 19 8.1 Renting a scooter ...... 20 8.2 Driving and driving license in Bali ...... 21 8.3 Police and fines ...... 21 9 HOST UNIVERSITY – UDAYANA UNIVERSITY...... 23 10 UNIVERSITY CONTACT PERSONS ...... 24 11 ORIENTATION AND WELCOME CEREMONY ...... 24 12 ROLES ...... 26 13 STUDIES ...... 27 13.1 Courses and Class schedules ...... 28 13.2 Attendance ...... 30 13.3 Other students and internationalization ...... 30 13.4 Dress code ...... 31 13.5 Surf and Study Semester ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 14 MONEY ...... 32 14.1 Cash, withdrawing money and cards ...... 32 14.2 Shopping and bargaining ...... 33 15 PHONE CALLS AND CELL PHONE SUBSCRIPTIONS ...... 34 16 HEALTHCARE IN BALI ...... 35 16.1 Health information for travellers ...... 36 17 SAFETY ISSUES ...... 38 18 NETWORKING AND INFORMATION ...... 39 19 TIPS FROM FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENTS ...... 40 20 CONCLUSION ...... 42 ANNEX 1: MAPS OF THE CAMPUSES ...... 43 20.1 Jimbaran Campus ...... 43 20.2 Denpasar Campus ...... 45 ANNEX 2: DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CAMPUSES...... 47 ANNEX 3: SURVIVAL BAHASA INDONESIA ...... 48 ANNEX 4: ASIA EXCHANGE – Study Abroad Organization ...... 50 ANNEX 5: INTERNSHIPS IN INDONESIA ...... 53

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1 PREFACE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

DEAR STUDENT HEADING TO ASIA AND BALI,

The beginning of your studies at Udayana 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 Vuorikatu 3, Asia is probably the most dynamic 33100 Tampere, continent in the world and Finland economically it presents endless opportunities. The center of gravity Harri Suominen www.asiaexchange.org is moving towards the East. Managing Director [email protected]

- Alexander Stubb, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finland (Blue Wings Magazine)

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana 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 Udayana 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 possible. tailored to our study abroad programs and This will give you a chance to get to with special benefits for our students. 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). booked their flights via STA Travel and were

very happy with their flexibility. Get more You can find more information on visas information on our website and receive a in this guide, on our website, in the visa flight offer free of charge by clicking on the information document that will be sent STA link. 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 Udayana 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. The information in this Applying for a visa is a part of the chapter is sensitive for preparations for your study abroad semester. changes so please double-check the current Applying for a visa is different situation beforehand. from country to country, sometimes even from one official to another. Asia Exchange recommends that students take care of their 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.

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 end of April until 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 days at Udayana 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 the from one 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 Social-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 each extension at days, although it can be extended up least 2 weeks before your visa (or to 4 times. extension) expires. The visa can be extended for 30-60 days at a time until a This single entry is used when you enter maximum of 180 days. Indonesia for the first time (i.e. you cannot exit Indonesia and re-enter again after It is possible to visit another this with your original visa). These social visit country while the visa is still valid but you visas are not usually available with must obtain a NEW visa at an multiple entries because this requires a Indonesian embassy e.g. in Malaysia or separate document to be applied from the Singapore before returning to Bali. Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta,

Indonesia. If you wish to apply for a new social visit visa during your semester abroad, you must ask the agent appointed by the University for a new embassy letter (extra charges apply), as Udayana University only addresses one embassy letter per student per semester.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 7 There is another student visa available as well (Limited Stay Visa), but that is usually reserved for students studying a whole school year or accomplishing a whole degree in Indonesia. The application process takes approximately 3 months and requires a lot of communication and extra paperwork. Generally, exchange students cannot apply for this type of visa with the sponsorship of Udayana University. However, some students are required to apply for this type of visa due to regulations in their home countries. If this applies to you, you have already been notified of the process separately.

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 asked for a valid departure ticket to a a 30-day visa-free country outside of Indonesia within stay stamp or a $ 35 the given time frame. VoA cannot be 30-day once- changed to another type of visa after extendable Visa on arriving in Indonesia. Arrival (VoA) from certain airports, e.g. Udayana University has stated that if for a Jakarta, Lombok and good reason (not being able to get a Denpasar (Bali). Social Visa on time) a student arrives in

Indonesia with one of these visas, they Visa-free stay and 30-day VoA are meant for tourists and don´t officially should fly out in the first 30 days. In authorize you to study. Indonesian this case, a student should ask Udayana government is getting stricter and it is University to submit them an embassy possible that students could even be letter to a neighbouring country. DEPORTED if they are found to be studying on one of these visas. If a student is caught studying on this type of visa without a valid reason, Udayana University has the right to terminate the student’s semester abroad.

3.3 VISA APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS BIPAS 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:

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Acceptance Letter Embassy Letter The official acceptance letter from One of the required documents for the Udayana University is needed when Social Visit (Student) Visa is the applying for the Social Visit Visa/Socio- Embassy Letter provided by Cultural Visa/Short Visit Visa. Udayana University. This document is addressed to an Indonesian embassy Flight ticket or consulate and its purpose is to The Indonesian embassies might require confirm that a certain student is in need students to present a copy of a flight of a Social Visit Visa. By default, this ticket that proves that they will be leaving letter will be addressed to your the country. It might not be listed as one of home country's Indonesian the required documents on the website of embassy. If you have a dual the Indonesian embassy in your home citizenship, the embassy letter will be country but normally this document is issued according to the nationality that required anyway. 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 respective embassies approximately people are not staying in the country two months prior to the semester. illegally. The ticket needs to be out of Asia Exchange will inform you Indonesia but it doesn’t necessarily have to when this is done. be to the student’s home country: For instance, a ticket to a neighbouring country Exceptions is enough. You can buy inexpensive flight Sometimes you might not be able to tickets e.g. from Air Asia, for example from apply for the visa in your home Bali/Jakarta to Malaysia or Thailand—The Air country, however. If this is the case, you Asia route of Medan, Indonesia to Kuala need to request Udayana University to Lumpur, Malaysia is typically the cheapest prepare a letter that is addressed international flight you can find, often being to Indonesian embassy in the as low as 25 EUR. country where you plan to apply for your visa. This is currently possible only In some cases, you might not be asked for in the following three conditions: proof of an outbound ticket, but just to be safe, we highly recommend purchasing one 1) If you are studying in a country as it might also be needed for the first visa other than your home country extension. The date of the return ticket 2) If you are doing an internship in a depends on the type of visa you arrive in country other than your home Indonesia with. If you arrive with a Social country, and are unable to apply for Visit Visa, the ticket only needs to be out of a visa in your home country prior to the country in the next 180 days. traveling to Bali

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 Udayana 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 days before departure (In Germany visa yourself. Remember to also take even up to 60 days prior). public holidays (including Indonesian ones) and weekends into We recommend applying for the account. visa as soon as we send you the necessary documents. You will For a quick and smooth processing of have 90 days to enter Indonesia your application, please make sure from the date your visa is issued from the outset that your to you. application has all the required information and attachments. In Processing the visa application typically case your application is insufficient, it takes from a few days even up to 6 might be that the embassy only contacts weeks. If you’re in a hurry, you should be you about it when it’s already too late. 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 If you are in Bali and need to leave the 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 Singapore, you can obtain a social visit visa the start of the semester if you travel in in one day. Please contact other parts of Asia/Australia; just make [email protected] for sure not to enter Indonesia too early. more details.

Some students have chosen to get the student visa early in their home Upon arrival in Indonesia, the countries and then travel around other immigration officials will stamp parts of South East Asia before the your arrival date in your passport. beginning of the semester. If you arrive PAY ATTENTION TO THIS DATE to in Indonesia well ahead the start of the determine how long you can stay in semester you have to do it without the the country (start counting the student visa and then apply for the days from the date of arrival), NOT student visa in an Indonesian embassy of the “date of expiry” written on your a neighbouring country. visa.

You cannot apply for the student visa in Indonesia. Most Always remember to check the students apply for their student visa stamped dates and the type of during the semester either in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Please visit the visa on your passport after dealing with website of the Indonesian embassy officials and if you notice anything being where you are going to apply for a visa not as it's supposed to be, please contact and take care that you have all the University visa agent immediately! required documents for the visa application.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana 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

In Indonesia the overstay penalty fine is 1.000 000 IDR taking care of extending per day for each day under 60 days overstay. Over 60 days overstays involve a heavy fine, deportation or even your visa, not Udayana a jail sentence. University / BIPAS If you start your visa extension process too late, you will be considered overstaying and need to pay overstay Program, visa agent or penalty fine. For example: If you start the extension process 1 day before the expiry date, you will be charged Asia Exchange! for 2 days overstay. You might also be asked to leave the country and come back with a new visa.

Udayana University reserves the right to terminate a student’s exchange semester and cancel visa sponsorship due to overstaying.

You should extend your Social Visit Visa Immigration through Udayanaa University’s visa agent or Office independently at the immigration office in Nusa Dua. Social Visit VISA Your Social Visit Visa is valid 60 days from

60 DAYS EXTEND the date you enter Indonesia (count the 30 DAYS arrival date and expiry date within the 60-day period). After the initial 60-day period your max. visa can be extended for another 30-60 180 days days. This extension can be done two to EXTEND four times depending on for how long you EXTEND extend at a time. Udayana University and the 30 DAYS 30 DAYS visa agent recommend students to extend EXTEND for 60 days at a time to avoid overstaying. Please note that you might need to present a 30 DAYS departure ticket from Indonesia for the first extension.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 12 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 agent 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 Udayana 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 30-60 days after the end of the initial visa period.

So if you have arrived to Bali e.g. 1 week before the start of the semester, you should start your visa extension procedure beginning of February (Voa) or beginning of March (Social Visit Visa).

The cost for extending your visa via Udayana The extension fee when handling University is 750 000 IDR for each extension the process independently is (November 2019). The University recommends 500 000 IDR you to do 1st and 2nd extension at once and 3rd and 4th extension at once to avoid risking overstay.

Photo and Fingerprint Bear in mind that during every 1st extension of a visa you are required to visit the Immigration office to have your photo and biometric 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.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 13 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 you pay a little extra for prolonging the the kind of traveller's insurance they insurance. offer and whether or not it can be combined affordably with, say, home Udayana University might ask for a copy insurance. If you’re planning on of your insurance information. It’s quite participating in extreme sports, such as common in developing countries that the diving, surfing, bungee jumping, rock hospitals don’t treat a patient, even in serious climbing, hang-gliding or parachuting, cases, if they don’t have any evidence of remember to ask which activities your insurance. insurance policy will cover.

You can submit the copy through the in-case- Most often traveller's insurance of-emergency form link which will be sent to does not cover extreme sports and additional 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 Udayana 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 what There are also a few things you you should bring with you from home: don’t need to bring with you as they are very cheap here: 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 Udayana 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 Jimbaran costs approximately 100 000 – 150 000 IDR, 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 next to Novotel Airport Hotel. 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, pay preparing for a semester abroad is finding attention to this when choosing your suitable accommodation. Sometimes it can accommodation. be frustrating, but all students have managed to find accommodation to suit It’s often easiest to find accommodation after their needs. Although the students are arriving at the destination by staying the first responsible for making their own few nights at a hotel or hostel and shopping accommodation arrangements, AE offers around for suitable accommodation by yourself information about different options, which or with an agent. Our partner Agoda has good have been recommended by previous deals on hotels. students. You can find tips in the Accommodation Guide that can be You can also find accommodation by just downloaded from our website. walking into homestays/hotels and asking for available rooms. Jimbaran, There are plenty of accommodation options Seminyak and Canggu are popular areas to for both short and long-term start from, with plenty of accommodation accommodation. There is a lot of variation in options, budget-friendly prices and good prices, size and quality. Some options are transportation possibilities for exploring other located near the campus, while others are areas for long-term accommodation. located in the areas, which are popular among tourists.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana 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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8 GETTING AROUND IN BALI

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 have happened 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 one euro 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 option:

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.

Car rental A recommended car rental agency is mobilecharter.com, but you will likely need the help of a local as the website is only in Indonesian. A car rental for 10 hours including a driver and petrol can be as low as 600 000 Rp (~40 EUR, 11/2017).

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 18 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.

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 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 600 000 – 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 (300 000 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).

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Asia Exchange Guide Udayana 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. Not all students have either an international or local license but many of the students who don’t wish they would have gotten an international driver’s license before they came. 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. At first the policeman could ask you to pay 300 000-500 000 IDR. In Bali, you can bargain Having a valid international or for almost anything – even fines! Almost local driver´s license and your always you will get out of the situation with scooter's original registration 50 000 IDR or less. paper usually helps to prevent fines. The most important thing is that you don't show all your money to the This is the local custom and unfortunately you police. Don’t directly propose a bribe can’t really affect it. Most of a policeman’s to police; instead say that you are a salary comprises of collecting fines. student and that you don’t have bigger money.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 20 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 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 – UDAYANA UNIVERSITY

The host university is called Udayana University (abbreviation UNUD is also commonly used). Unud is the largest and most respected university in Bali. It was founded in 1962 by the Ministry of Education and has a total of 13 faculties. The university has approximately 22,000 students.

BIPAS study program will be organized at Unud’s Udayana University logo international campus in Jimbaran. There is also another campus in Denpasar but your classes will take place in Jimbaran. The orientation days and some workshops/excursions will take place at Denpasar campus.

Locations of the campuses:

Udayana University Kampus Bukit Jimbaran (CIP) Jl. Kampus Udayana Jimbaran, 80361 Bali - Indonesia

Bukit Jimbaran campus is located in the south of Bali. The facilities for the international students are nearby

the Unud Rektorat. At the Rektorat you can find the Udayana University Rektorat, Bukit Jimbaran International Library, which the students can use. The drive from the airport takes about 10-20 minutes and from Kuta around 20-30 minutes (by scooter) depending on traffic.

Udayana University Fakultas Ilmu dan Budaya (Faculty of Arts) Jalan Pulau Nias 13 Denpasar, 80114 Bali – Indonesia

Taxi drivers will find the campus in Denpasar when you tell them to go to ”Fakultas Sastra” (the old name of the faculty) or Sanglah Public Hospital, which is opposite the faculty. The drive from the airport takes Udayana University, Fakultas Sastra, Denpasar about 25-40 minutes and from Kuta around 20-30 minutes (by scooter) depending on traffic. This is where the orientation and Traditional costume workshop is held. The exact address and maps of the campuses you can find at the Annex 1: Maps of the campus page 41.

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10 UNIVERSITY CONTACT PERSONS

Mr. I Made Rajeg (Coordinator of BIPAS) and Mrs. Sri Rahayuni (Secretary of BIPAS) are Udayana University’s contact persons during your study abroad semester. They should be contacted in any matters concerning lectures or other things related to your studies.

Pak Rajeg‘s mobile: +62 81 239 61 777 Ibu Rahayu’s mobile: +62 81 805 355 698

You will also find Agus, Wira and Nyoman at the BIPAS office in Mr. I Made Rajeg Jimbaran.

BIPAS Office: +62 361 701809 BIPAS interns’ 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. The whole duration of the semester you will also have help from the AE team and BIPAS interns, who are taking care of all kinds of practical things and organizing activities and events for students in Bali. The BIPAS interns can be found at the campus Monday-Wednesday and they can be reached by email and Mrs. Sri Rahayuni on Facebook during office hours (Mon-Fri 8.30-16.00).

11 ORIENTATION AND WELCOME CEREMONY

Udayana University will arrange a mandatory two-day orientation for the BIPAS students. Please check the schedule and location for the event in the email that will be sent to you closer to the start of the semester. Please arrive early at the orientation.

Make sure your taxi driver drives you to the correct faculty!

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 23 You should check out the location of the The orientation starts with a ceremony, which campuses already before the orientation serves as the official opening of the semester. days. If you plan to come by scooter on the first You will get valuable information at the official day, we strongly encourage you to orientation and it will also help you to settle in try out the route beforehand. E.g. from Kuta your new environment. It is important to be it can take up to one hour with taxi to get to the present on both days. Try to take care of the Denpasar and Jimbaran campuses if there is lots practicalities, e.g. finding an apartment, before of traffic. the orientation.

o Udayana 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 from previous students. o The temperature in the venue can get hot (with little air conditioning). o A small snack and a lunch pack will be served at the orientation. o 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 BIPAS 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 fulfill 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 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 gifts from AE visit to the children’s home your home country for the children and donate

clothes, helmets etc. after the end of the semester.

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UDAYANA UNIVERSITY

Orientation days Teaching, assignments, exams, grades and Transcripts of Records Organizing cultural workshops and excursions Information flow (ask about assignments and exams straight from the lecturers) 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, BIPAS Guide and pre-departure webinar) Professional customer service answering students' questions before the semester On-site support in everyday life and safety ACTIVITIES and EVENTS such as Semester Kick-Off Party Visit to Seeds of Hope/YKPA Children's homes Sending the Transcripts to students

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 25 13 STUDIES

Especially in Asian cultures, young people Information on transferring credits is available are expected to show respect towards 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. It’s professors on lectures but you should be possible that sometimes you will come to the careful with this in a new culture. Feel free to university and find out that the lecture has present your ideas and opinions but please been cancelled in the last minute. This is an do this with respect. 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 changes Besides taking actively part in the lectures and in lecture times might affect your performing well in exams, your grades plans outside classes! will also be affected by different individual and group assignments and case studies. 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. Take part in workshops and excursions. Spend your time at the campus, 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 Udayana 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 26 13.1 COURSES AND CLASS SCHEDULES

The study program at Udayana University o Students pick 4 – 7 courses per is called BIPAS (Bali International Program semester, out of which on Asian Studies). Indonesian Language course is mandatory for everyone.

The lectures begin the week after the orientation o Udayana University is days. You can find the courses and syllabi on the responsible for the teaching, AE website. The BIPAS program comprises of 13 organizing the workshops and courses, which include lectures, assignments, excursions, information flow and case studies, workshops and excursions. the transcript of records.

Course selections o Course selections are made around the application deadline by submitting an electronic course selection form. 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 Students can still cancel courses during the first 2 weeks of studies, as long as you still have at least 4 courses remaining, by informing the BIPAS office. Students are required to complete all the courses they are taking.

The lectures are mainly held from Monday to Wednesday.

o The non-mandatory cultural workshops take place typically on

Wednesday afternoons or Thursdays.

Wednesday

- o The mandatory excursions to Traditional Market and Balinese Costume, Balinese Compound and Temple Visit will be organized outside of class schedule, usually on Thursdays.

Monday o The case study sessions are written in the weekly schedule but can be done as independent work. o There are approximately four to eight hours of lectures each day.

Most likely there will be some changes in the schedules during the semester, the staff and interns will try their best to inform you of these in advance in both the BIPAS Academic Matters Facebook group and at the campus noticeboard. More detailed information and a class schedule will be handed out latest at the orientation.

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/US credits.

AE’s 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. AE updates 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 AE’s

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 27 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.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 28 Would you like to study for two semesters in Bali? It's possible to continue your studies in the BIPAS program for another semester. Alternatively you could do a second semester at Warmadewa University or Undiknas University, also in Bali. If you'd like to explore China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan or New Zealand, 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.

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.

Please obey this! Otherwise you will be considered as a non-active student and Udayana University has the right to terminate your semester. Attendance 75% percentages will be provided for the students around mid-term exams and before the final exams, but it is the students responsibility to make sure they reach the required attendance percentage. If you know that you will be absent from class, you should arrange it both with your lecturer and Mrs. Rahayu in advance. In case of sickness, there will be an easy online form to send to the BIPAS staff (doctor´s certificate must be attached). We recommend you to always attend classes. You will have enough time for other activities after the classes.

Please pay attention also to excursions, workshops and case studies! They are a required part of most courses and allow you to gain valuable information and learn about new places and things. Lecturers organize the workshops usually during the classes. Indonesian Language class will have a mandatory excursion to Traditional Market and Comparative Regional Studies in Indonesia class will have a mandatory excursion to a Balinese compound. All students will also have to attend a mandatory Temple Visit excursion. You are required to write a 1-page report of the excursion and hand it in at the BIPAS office latest 2 weeks before the end of the semester. BIPAS staff will also organize non-mandatory cultural workshops and excursions, which help you to gain valuable insight into the rich Balinese culture. Case study assignments should be handed in at BIPAS office by the due date given by the lecturer. In case the lecturer gives no due date, the assignment should be handed in latest 2 weeks before the end of the semester. More information on class attendance and workshop and excursion policies can be found in BIPAS course book and the "Important Material for Students" Dropbox folder, to which we will send you a link in the pre-semester email.

13.3 OTHER STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONALIZATION Approximately 80-200 students take part in the BIPAS program each semester. There are generally more students taking part in the study programs in the autumn semesters than during spring or summer. Each semester there are 10-15 nationalities taking part, which makes BIPAS the most international study program in Bali.

In Bali it’s easy to interact with students from other programs and nationalities. There are some local students studying in the same campus as you. Twice a year, in September and in

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 29 April, around 200 mainly German students arrive to take part in their own study programs on Jimbaran campus. Every January/April and September several international AE students start their studies at Warmadewa University and Undiknas University in Denpasar.

The local students study mainly in Indonesian language, but the university hopes to increase the number of courses in English. 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 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. It’s advised to take part in events organized by local tutors. In previous years AE students have visited the local students’ home villages.

13.4 DRESS CODE In many Asian and European countries students are required to wear school uniforms. UU 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 for girls. As a bottom, you can wear e.g. cotton pants, light jeans or appropriate skirts. Proper school outfit for guys is a collared shirt with long pants.

You may want to bring shoes (fully enclosed) with you, Local university students 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.

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 free of charge if you receive a minimum of 700 EUR on your account each month. 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

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 31 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. Memorize the exchange rate of the Indonesian rupiah. One Euro is worth around 15 250 IDR (11/2019) 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 stalls 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.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 32 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.

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 BIPAS 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 33 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. There is also a public hospital (Sanglah Public Hospital) next to the university in Denpasar. Udayana has its own hospital not far from the Jimbaran campus. 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 35 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.

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 37 18 NETWORKING AND INFORMATION

▪ 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 38 19 TIPS FROM FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 39 “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 in Legian st. 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 40 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.

Enjoyable exchange experiences and best wishes, Asia Exchange

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Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 41 ANNEX 1: MAPS OF THE CAMPUSES

20.1 JIMBARAN CAMPUS

Jimbaran campus

The campus in Jimbaran is where you will have your classes. It is located in the south of Bali. It’s not too far from the airport and has an easy access to Uluwatu and Dreamland. Coming down J. By Pass Ngurah Rai road from Kuta, make a right on to Jl. Raya Kampus Universitas Udayana (Unud) going in between the KFC and the McDonalds. Continue on this road until you come to a T-intersection with an ATM drive-thru to your left and many little direction signs in front of you to places like Dreamland and Padang. Make a right and drive a few hundred meters. The campus will be on your right (there is a sign for Center for International Programs CIP).

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 42 Indonesia

ADDRESS OF JIMBARAN CAMPUS:

Udayana University, Kampus Bukit Jimbaran, Jl. Kampus Udayana, 80361 Bali

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 43 20.2 DENPASAR CAMPUS The X in the map (next page) shows the location of Udayana University Fakultas Ilmu dan Budaya (Faculty of Arts) campus. The campus is located opposite of Sanglah Public Hospital.

ADDRESS OF DENPASAR CAMPUS:

Udayana University,

Fakultas Sastra (Faculty of Letters), Jalan Pulau Nias 13 Denpasar

Denpasar campus

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Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 45 ANNEX 2: DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CAMPUSES

Jimbaran campus

Denpasar campus

A = Starting point if you drive from Kuta

One of the easiest routes to campus is to drive by Jalan Imam Bonjol, which can be found by driving on Sunset Road. After turning to Jl. Imam Bonjol, drive straight the main street approximately 5 minutes until you reach a Y-crossroad. Take the road turning right (Jl. Teuku Umar – Denpasar Barat). After approximately 500 meters you arrive to a roundabout. Take the 4th exit (the roundabout has 6 roads feeding it, although Google maps only shows 5) to a smaller road called Jl. Pulau Komodo (Jl Pulau Tarakan on Google maps), passing Bank BJB on your left as you leave the roundabout.

The road turns to the right and then to the left, after which continue straight and turn to the left on Jl. Pulau Bali. Drive to the end of the road to a small roundabout, exit to the right and take a quick left to the campus.

It is also a good idea to first take a taxi to the campus and memorize the road!

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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? satu Sorry/excuse Maaf/permisi why? Kenapa? 30 tiga puluh me 40 empat puluh Adjectives and adverbs 100 seratus Please (e.g. Silahkan 101 seratus satu come in) 110 seratus big/small Besar/kecil sepuluh Please (may I Minta 200 dua ratus have) expensive/ Mahal/murah 1.000 seribu cheap 1.100 seribu seratus Good morning Selamat pagi 5.000 lima ribu (sunrise – hot/cold Panas/dingin 10.000 sepuluh ribu 11am) (weather) 15.000 lima belas ribu 20.000 dua puluh ribu Good day Selamat siang a lot/ a little Banyak/sedikit 50.000 lima puluh (11am – 3pm) ribu beautiful Cantik 100.000 seratus ribu Good Selamat sore (person) 200.000 dua ratus ribu afternoon 1.000.000 se juta (3pm – sunset) beautiful Indah 2.500.000 dua juta lima (view) ratus ribu Good evening/ Selamat night malam here/there Disini/disana teen belas tens puluh hundreds ratus thousands ribu millions juta

Basics Transportation Food Yes Ya Where is …? Di mana …? rice nasi

Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 47 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 48 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 49 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 Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 50 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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ANNEX 5: INTERNSHIPS IN INDONESIA

▪ Each semester Asia Exchange offers internships to former students at the BIPAS Office at Udayana University. ▪ This is an excellent opportunity to extend your stay in Indonesia and a wonderful learning experience. ▪ By doing an internship with us you will be working in close co-operation with both the local staff and the exchange students.

Please contact the AE team/BIPAS interns in case you are interested in the possibility of an internship at the University

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