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 ................................................................................... 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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 Asia Exchange Guide Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia) 2 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