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Sampai Jumpa, Indonesian Blog Posted by on May 14, 2018

Sampai Jumpa, Indonesian Blog

After 4 years of contributing articles and videos, it’s time for me to say “Sampai jumpa, Indonesian blog.” I’ve had incredible experiences traveling, living, and studying in Indonesia, and it’s been my pleasure to share many of those with you over the years. Before I bid farewell, I’d like to share some of my favorite…

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Indonesia’s Darmasiswa Program Posted by on Jan 29, 2018

Indonesia's Darmasiswa Program

How would you like to get paid to study in Indonesia?  The Darmasiswa program brings people to study in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and even Bali. You can study Indonesian music, art, dance, or language in a local university. Tuition is covered, and you even get a monthly stipend. There’s always something fun going on outside of…

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Denpasar – Bali’s Capital Posted by on Feb 16, 2017

Denpasar adalah ibu kota Bali (Denpasar is the capital of Bali). The name of the city comes from two Balinese words – den (northern) and pasar (market). Although it’s not high on the radar of most tourists – who opt for the beaches or rice fields in favor of the chaotic streets of the city –…

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Best Language Posts of 2016 Posted by on Dec 22, 2016

Most Common Indonesian Words

Another year has almost passed us by, as we get ready to move into 2017. While many are saying that 2016 was a pretty awful year, it was a good year for learning about Indonesian language and culture. I was fortunate enough to spend most of the year doing just that on the beautiful island…

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Giving a Speech in Indonesian Posted by on Jan 11, 2016

After a semester of (sort of) studying Indonesian in Bali as part of the Darmasiswa program, I’ve been asked by a lot of people how my Indonesian is progressing. To be honest, it’s not quite as good as I had hoped it would be. That’s partly because my classes aren’t exactly rigorous, and also because…

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Darmasiswa Program in Bali Posted by on Jan 6, 2016

See what life is like for a student of the Darmasiswa program in Bali in this short video. There’s a lot more going on than just language classes!

My Experience Studying in Bali Posted by on Jan 4, 2016

For the past four months, I’ve been living in Bali and studying Indonesian language and culture as part of the Darmasiswa program. Having just completed my first semester, I’d like to share some of my thoughts and experiences on the program. An Intro to Darmasiswa This program has been going on every year since 1974…

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