We are excited to share that our group has united in Jakarta. Though we have traveled far, around the world, our travels continue tomorrow as we make our way to our orientation site in Dieng, Central Java. We will keep you updated along our journey,......Read More
The Indonesia group is finally all together now at the gate, ready to board their first flight to Hong Kong. Safe travels students! Family & Friends, please look out for another update from the instructor team once the group arrives......Read More
Dear Dragons Students & Parents, Your journey is right around the corner and we can’t wait to meet you! Below is a reminder about your day-of travel details. Should you need to reach our staff during students’ travel days (both during AND......Read More
Hello from Ayutthaya! Apa kabar? (How are you?) Hopefully baik (well)! As we plan more and more our course, our anticipation grows. We cannot wait to meet you all. Sampai bertemu di Jakarta! Until we meet in Jakarta! Colin, Hannah, Rita...Read More
Q: Hey! I was just wondering when we get to LAX where do we meet the group? A: Students were sent meet-up instructions by mail and email, and there’s also a Yak about it here. Here’s what you do: CONNECTING WITH YOUR DRAGONS GROUP IN......Read More
Q: Hi all – I noticed today that the CDC says there is an outbreak of polio in Indonesia, and that adults who haven’t been vaccinated since they were kids should get a booster. They also mention that you may need a ‘yellow......Read More
Hey folks, We ask that each of you enter Indonesia on a paid $35 USD cash only 30-day visa on arrival that will be extended to 60 days in Jogja. This will be purchased upon arriving at the airport in Jakarta. As you enter immigration, you will see......Read More
Halo Murid Naga! We have some questions from your friends about homestay gifts during our instructor’s call. Here we give you information on gifts for homestay families. It is highly recommended that you bring gifts for your families to show your......Read More
PRE-COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Hello everyone! We know that you all have been putting a lot of work into packing and preparing for our journey, and we created this assignment in the hopes that it will further prepare us. There are three parts to the......Read More
Hey guys– My name is Avery; I’m 20 years old, and I’m from Atlanta, GA. I’ve already spent two years at Duke University in Durham, NC and I’ve selected Indonesia as part of my self-designed “year abroad”,......Read More
Apa kabar murid-murid Naga! (How are you Dragons’s students!) “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” –Nelson Mandela Bellow are few basic......Read More
Hey ya’ll! As you pack, you’re probably wondering which of your gadgets and gizmos you can take with you on this adventure. We’ll give you some more details on that here. You’ll also find some notes about ATM cards, power converters, and......Read More
What is an Independent Study Project (ISP)? The ISP is a way for you to pursue something you are interested in, on your own terms, apart from the rest of the group. The majority of the hands-on ISP work is done in Jogja because that’s where we......Read More
My name is Enzo and I’m from Burlingame, California. My interests include music, history, and clothing. I’ve been to Southeast Asia a couple of times, but this will be my first to Indonesia. I’m excited to go on this trip with......Read More
Dear Students and Families We’re excited to present our tentative itinerary for this Fall! Even as we write this, the instructor team (I-team) is still chatting about the benefit of option A over option B, checking hotel availability, monitoring......Read More
