Bali & Java Summer 2023 | Glendale Community College

Program Description

The program will focus on S.E. Asian art and music, with opportunities to learn and play Balinese musical instruments and dance forms. We will explore the music, art and culture of Bali with hands-on workshops for gamelan, Balinese dance, batik painting, wood carving and Balinese cooking. We’ll explore Bali’s cultural sites including the Elephant Cave, Bat Cave, and Uluwatu Temple. The program will be centered in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali along with the coastal towns of Candidasa and Jimbaran, with a 3-day visit to the UNESCO world heritage sites of Borobudur and Prambanan on the island of Java.

Program Dates & Highlights

Approximate Bali & Java Dates Summer 2023

Itinerary Note: While in Bali, expect changes and go with the flow.

Some of the key destinations are UNESCO world heritage sites:

Program Locations:

2 nights in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
15 nights in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
5 nights in Candidasa, Bali, Indonesia
2 nights in Jimbaran Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Date	Description
Tue 6/20/23 - Fri 6/23/23	On-campus classes at GCC
Sun 6/25/23	Depart LAX
Fri 7/21/23	Return to LAX

On campus June 20-23. Depart LAX June 25. Return to LAX July 21, 2023

Program Cost

$2,395
* based on minimum of 20 students
** See list below of what is NOT included
*** Inquire about scholarships for regularly enrolled GCC students

Prices are based on current exchange rates. Prices may change should there be unexpected changes in foreign exchange rates.

Program Fee Includes:

26 nights of accommodation in tourist-class hotels with air conditioning and swimming pool based on 2 to 3 students per room.
- 2 nights in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- 22 nights in Bali, Indonesia
Group airport transfers and transportation to sites on the itinerary
Group flight between Bali and Yogyakarta
Entry fees to selected cultural sites including:
- Borobudur and Prambanan temples in Yogyakarta
- Goa Gajah, Gunung Kawi, Uluwatu and Goa Lawah temples in Bali
Cultural performances including:
- Wayang kulit shadow puppetry, gamelan orchestra, Legong dance.
Activities and demonstrations including:
- Balinese cooking class
- Legong dance lesson
- Batik-making class
- Gamelan orchestra lessons
- Hands-on sculpture workshop
Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, farewell dinner and 7 additional meals

Program Fee Does NOT Include:

Round-trip group airfare LAX-Bali-LAX on Singapore Airlines. Subject to availability and estimated at $1,45
6 units of GCC tuition/fees for the Music 127 and Art 108 courses
- (non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)
Books (if needed)
Most meals and beverage
Visas (if needed)
Covid-19 testing for airlines and country entry requirements
Covid-19 quarantine expenses (if required following a positive Covid test)
Spending money
Personal expenses
Additional fieldtrips and excursions than those listed
Anything not specified
Mandatory travel insurance (estimated $100 depending on coverage limits)

Payment Schedule

Once accepted to the program, you will have 7 days to submit payment to the GCC Study Abroad office in AD145. The deposit payment of $500 can be paid by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard. Details will be provided after the interview.

Coordinate with Prof. Darren Leaver to help organize your flight (not included in the program price).

The balance of payment for the travel portion of the program will be due by February 24, 2023.

All payments are non-refundable unless we can find a replacement for your spot.
Payment for the courses is separate from the travel costs and will be due at the time of course registration in early May, 2023.
Space is limited to approximately 22 to 26 student participants, so act quickly.

Note: In January 2023, those enrolling at GCC during the spring 2023 semester will be able to apply for scholarships ranging from $300 to $600.

Program Courses

The course(s) that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your academic advisor for possible exceptions.

Classes offered on this program are:

Students must enroll and participate in both classes for 6 credit units.

MUSIC 127 - World Music
3.0 Units

Transfer Credit CSU, UC, USC

ART 108 - Art of the Asian World 1
3.0 Units

Transfer Credit CSU, UC, USC

Program Directors

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a formal application. The application includes a character reference, an academic reference and personal information. Click here to review the application form.

Complete applications with the required deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Most participants will be 18 years or older. Accommodations can be made for those under 18 with parental permission and recommendation from a counselor.
A pre-departure conference with each student by the Study Abroad program director must be held. When a concern is raised, an instructor can ask the Study Abroad Director to conduct the conference before a student is admitted to a program.
Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and no history of disciplinary action at GCC or any other campus. Exceptions may be granted by the Study Abroad Director.
Students will be notified promptly in writing should they not be accepted into a program.
Program participants will be required to sign the forms “General Release of Liability” and “Assumption of Risk for Participation in Voluntary Activity.”
Students do not need to have a declared major in the classes they are taking abroad and there are no language prerequisite for the programs unless a specific course has its own requirement.