I’ve put together some pieces from my journal about our time in and around the Katambe Jungle on Sumatra, and our first experiences with Indonesia. This yak is like 3 weeks late, sorry. I’m here, and it’s stunning. We took an 8......Read More
I have always thought the Islamic call to prayers really to be one of the most beautiful and chilling things to reach my ears. To be honest, the first time that I heard the call to prayer in Jogja I was mandi-ing (taking a bucket bath). Our bathroom......Read More
Mark: mantap (cool, yay) Blaine: kenyang (full) Mac: enak (delicious) Bella: biasa (okay) Jessie: ketchat (fart) Corinne: kupu kupu (butterfly) Marissa: Telur (egg) Mara: berdiri (sit/sitting) Lauren: makanan (to eat) AJ: buruk (nasty) Emily:......Read More
One week into our homestays here in Jogja, here are some little things I like: Every night I hear food carts winding down the narrow residential streets around my house. Each one has a different sound for whatever food they’re selling, and......Read More
Waking up the morning of the 18th, we were all amazed as we came out of our cabins of Pak Yohans guest house: We were gifted with a picture of clouds floating off of the tree covered mountains as the faint hum of the river filled our ears. After......Read More
Here are a few photos from the week. Students are working on Yaks now, on the long drive back to Medan. We should have some coming soon. This afternoon we will fly from Medan to Jogja and move into home stays the tomorrow. So far the group is......Read More
Selamat pagi! Hello worried parents, best friends, second uncles and random internet surfers! First things first–don’t be worried! We are all currently sitting in a gazebo playing with adorable local children while taking in the......Read More
Students have arrived in Jakarta and met with instructors. We are together and waiting for our flight on to Medan while enjoying some local snacks. Expect intermittent updates from us in the coming days as we travel to our orientation site. Best......Read More
The Indonesia Group has made it through security at LAX and is currently at the departure gate getting ready to board their flight! Flight to Hong Kong is on time. Safe travels everyone! Parents & Families, please check back throughout the......Read More
Hello, Only a short time before you set off for Indonesia and the start of the program. If you haven’t spoken to an instructor on the phone yet, a call will be coming in the next day or two. But please email or post as a Yak any questions. As......Read More
The time has finally arrived – you’re heading off at the end of the week to Indonesia for an amazing 3 month adventure! We are so excited for you! Please read the following information carefully, as it contains all the details you’ll need......Read More
Hello! First question: Should we bring a real fleece? They take up so much space that I wanted to make sure we really need it (if I have a set of long underwear and a flannel shirt packed already), and how cold the climate will really get. Answer:......Read More
Dear friends, family and participants on the Indonesia semester, I want to take a moment to address the news emerging from Jakarta about protests against the maltreatment of Rohingya refugees by the Burmese military. We’ve been receiving......Read More
The instructors were chatting about the impact that we have on Sampela (home of the Bajau community where we will be staying) and we would like to request that a few of you purchase sunscreen that is not toxic to corals (traditional sunscreen is......Read More
