Top Five Reasons Why You Should Pick Indonesia as a Study Abroad Destination
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This article is presented in partnership with ACICIS Study Indonesia.
If you’ve ever dreamed about waking up in a foreign country, spending a day wandering the streets of a new city, and learning something about a new culture, studying abroad might be the answer to your dreams.
There are heaps of opportunities and options for tertiary students who want to study abroad.
One of the best places (and somewhere close to Australia) to take your studies is Indonesia. But hold up, let us convince you just a little more.
Here are the top five reasons why you should pick Indonesia as an exchange destination.
It’s a beautiful place to study.
Ever wanted to wake up to beautiful islands, wildlife right outside your window and a beach a few metres away? If you decide to an exchange in Indonesia, this could all become a reality.
There are heaps of things to do and see including visiting wildlife, volcanoes and cultural sites.
Not to mention the food is a huge perk. You could be grabbing a nasi goreng, satay, rendang, fresh coconuts and coffee that’s even better than coffee in Melbourne 👀
You can get a credit towards your degree.
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It’s nice spending a semester of uni in a country like Indonesia. But it would be even better to spend it Indonesia and get a credit towards your degree.
A study program like ACICIS Study Indonesia will let you do exactly that. Not only will you get the chance to study in a different country, but your time in Indonesia will count towards the completion of your degree in Australia.
So you’ll return to Australia closer to completing your degree and with a memory bank full of experiences.
It’ll help you build your network and gain experience.
A great perk of an exchange is the network connections you build while you’re there.
Studying with ACICIS Study Indonesia will give you the chance to gain real-life experience you can add to your resume.
As part of studying abroad, ACICIS can organise the opportunity for students to work with local and/or major international organisations in Indonesia.
Even better, you could participate in one of ACICIS's internships which will help you take your skills you learn in your degree and apply them through an internship.
You could get funding to study there.
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We know one of the biggest reasons more students don’t participate in exchange is because of the cost. And it’s totally fair enough.
With ACICIS Study Indonesia, you could be eligible for funding through the New Colombo Plan. There are $3000 - $7000 grants available for eligible students.
There are different grants available for students who are looking to study in a range of different areas in Indonesia, from Public Health to Development Studies.
The best part? You don’t have to apply for a New Colombo Grant, you just have to apply for the ACICIS program. You’ll automatically be assessed for your eligibility.
It’s a win-win.
There will be a program to suit your degree.
ACICIS Study Indonesia has a study program for many degrees. Studying science? There are heaps of programs for that. Getting your degree in sustainability? There’s a practicum for that too!
Whatever the case, there will be a program to suit most degrees and interests.
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And one of the best bits about ACICIS is they do the organising for you. They’ll get your VISA, enroll you at your new Indonesia host organisation and help you get your credit approved before you.
Once you’re in Indonesia you’ll get orientation sessions, check-ins, 24/7 support and you’ll join an alumni community for regular events and future job opportunities!
Start studying in Indonesia with ACICIS.
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