Bali Summer 2025

BALI SUMMER 2025 STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION

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Program Description

The program will focus on the culture, geography and culinary arts of Bali, Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The program will include a selection of many hands-on workshops such as Balinese cooking, gamelan, dance, batik painting, wood carving and making Balinese offerings. We will attend several traditional ceremonies & performances and visit cultural sites including the Elephant Cave, Bat Cave, sacred Monkey Forest and Uluwatu Temple. The program includes many adventurous activities like treks through rice fields, forests & waterfalls, with several opportunities for snorkeling over coral reefs. The program will be centered in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali with multi-night side trips to the coastal towns of Candidasa, Pemuteran and Jimbaran.

Program Dates & Highlights

May 3: Mandatory Orientation on campus: May 3
June 16, 17, 18, 20: Classes on the GCC campus
June 21: Check in at LAX around 10:00 PM
June 22: Depart for Bali around 1:00 AM
June 23: Arrive in Denpasar (Bali) mid-afternoon
July 18: Return from Bali mid-afternoon, arriving LAX the same evening.

Hotel and Villa Nightly Locations (25 nights):
June 23: Jimbaran Beach
June 24-30: Ubud
July 1-3: Pemuteran
July 4-10: Ubud
July 11-16: Candidasa
July 17: Jimbaran Beach

Program Cost

$3,395 plus airfare

Program Fee Includes:

25 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels and villas with air conditioning and swimming pool with 2 to 3 students per room.

Group airport transfers and transportation to sites on the itinerary

Entry fees to selected cultural sites, workshops and performances including:

Elephant Cave
Bat Cave
Sacred Monkey Forest
Gunung Kawi
Uluwatu temple
Wayang kulit shadow puppetry
Gamelan orchestra or Legong Dance lesson
Kris & Fire dance performance
Three Balinese cooking classes
Batik-making class

Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, farewell dinner and 8 additional meals

Program Fee Does NOT Include:

Round-trip group airfare LAX-Bali-LAX (estimated at $1,400 if purchased 6 months prior to departure)

5 units of GCC tuition/fees for the Geography 102 and Culinary Arts 48 courses

(non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)

Books (if needed)

Most meals and beverage

Visas and Bali tourism conservation fee (approximately $50)

Personal expenses and spending money ($750 suggested minimum)

Optional activities and excursions

Anything not specified

Mandatory travel insurance (estimated $50-$150 depending on coverage limits and age)

Payment Schedule

Once accepted into the program, you will have 7 days to submit your $395 non-refundable deposit payment to the GCC Study Abroad office. The deposit should be paid by check made out to Glendale College.
The second payment of $1,500 is due by November 22, 2024. This payment should be made by check but contact the study abroad office about other potential payment options.
Between December 2024 and January 2025 make sure to coordinate with the Study Abroad office to obtain the information to purchase your flight at a good price (not included in the program price).
The remaining balance of $1,500 is due by March 5, 2025. This payment should be made by check but contact the study abroad office about other potential payment options.
All payments are non-refundable unless we can find a qualified replacement for your spot and they pay in full.
Payment for the courses is separate from the travel costs and will be due at the time of course registration in May, 2025.
Airfare and GCC tuition/fees are NOT included in this price (see below for more)
Space is limited to approximately 20 to 24 student participants, so act quickly.

Program Courses

The course(s) that are offered as part of the program may be transferable to the University of California and/or California State University. Check with your academic advisor.

Students must enroll in both courses offered as part of this program (5 credit units).

Geography 102: Cultural Geography (3 units) taught by Prof. Laura Englund-Krusee

This course introduces students to the development and distribution of major cultural elements across the planet, including the world’s religions, languages, agriculture, environmental issues, economic activities, trade patterns and their global interconnections. Bali is the perfect setting to study these aspects of culture through lectures, observations and fun activities like cooking classes, rice field treks, countryside bike treks, temple visits, cultural performances and artistic workshops. We’ll also have time for snorkeling trips and waterfall treks in this unique and beautiful region of the world.

Culinary Arts 48: Culinary Arts Field Studies (2 units) taught by Chef Andrew Feldman

This experiential course explores Bali’s rich cultural and culinary traditions, offering insights into the island’s unique religious and communal practices, where food plays a central role in ceremonies and festivals. The intricate use of spices and fresh, locally sourced ingredients enhances culinary skills and promotes sustainable eating practices. Traditional agricultural methods and food preparation techniques are studied along with a deep dive into the blend of Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian influences found in Balinese dishes, enriching the understanding of global culinary connections. Health-

conscious individuals will benefit from the use of herbs and spices known for their medicinal properties. Balinese cuisine embodies a fusion of culture, history, and sustainable living, making it a fascinating and delicious area of study.

Program Director

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a formal application. The application includes personal information and may require personal and academic recommendations. Complete applications with the required deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants must be eligible to enroll in the program courses. Under certain circumstances, such as when the class has already been completed at GCC within the past 5 years, an Independent Study course may be an option subject to approval by a program instructor.

Most participants will be 18 years or older. Accommodation can sometimes be made for those under 18 with parental permission and recommendation from a counselor.

A pre-departure conference will be conducted by the Study Abroad program director(s) and/or Program Faculty before a student is admitted to a program.

Students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 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 prerequisites for the programs unless a specific course has its own requirement