SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF COASTAL VILLAGES

UNIVERSITAS

PADJADJARAN

UNPAD

SUMMER PROGRAM

1 – 9 August 2017

About Unpad,

Located in Bandung and Jatinangor, and new campus in Arjasari, Unpad is Government

University established in 1957 becomes one of top ten Universities in Indonesia. Total Students

40,000+ with about 700 international students.

When established, the university had four departments: Law, Economics, Medicine, and

Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Now it has developed into 16 faculties and several

postgraduate programmes, 44 undergraduate programmes (Strata 1/S1), two specialist

programmes, nine doctorate programmes (Strata 3/S3), 19 Master's degree programmes (Strata

2/S2), five profession programmes, one four-year diploma program (D4), and 32 three-year

diploma programs (D3).

Initially established in Bandung, almost all undergraduate departments have been relocated to

Jatinangor, a town near Sumedang, except for the departments of Law and Economics.

Postgraduate departments still have their teaching facilities in Bandung. In 2016 Unpad also

offers degree in Pangandaran Campus.

Over the last five years, UNPAD has become the number one most favourite government University for

High School Graduates applying for undergraduate degrees. The University is accredited as “A” by the

National Accreditation Bureau and most of degrees in UNPAD also has “A” accreditation (the highest).

Bandung is the capital city of West Java province, the country's third largest city, and second largest

metropolitan area in Indonesia. The beautiful city with population about 7.4 million is located 768 meters

(2,520 ft) above sea level, approximately 140 km south eastern of Jakarta. The city lies on a river basin

surrounded by volcanic mountains.

Many of restaurants, cafes, European boutiques, shopping center and luxurious hotels were opened in this city,

made it was dubbed as Paris Van Java. Moreover, the mixture of convenient climate, varieties of entertainment

facilities, hang-out points, and the cheaper fashion shops also makes Bandung being a popular weekend-break

destination for people living in other cities.

Source: http://www.theydrawandtravel.com

Climate and weather in Bandung, there are only dry and wet season. The weather in Bandung has been reached

30 ºC, with coldest daily temperature reaches about 19 ºC. The climate in Bandung remains hot throughout the

year, although between October and April, the weather is often rainy, with heavy downpours and more than the

occasional tropical storm.

Pangandaran is located on the southern coast of the island of Java. It is one of popular tourist destination with

its well-known surfing beach and natural parks. It takes around 6 hours from Bandung by car.

Bandung

Pangandaran

About Unpad Summer Program 2017

The annual 10 days-program held by university which consists of cultural activities, lectures, discussion

with business practitioners also company/manufacture visits, group work and presentation. This year’s

program will be held in Bandung Campus and Pangandaran coastal villages.

The objectives of the program is to promote friendship across nations while exploring the culture and

beautiful beach of West Java. We believe international networks of intellectuals will bring peace and

prosperity to the world as future leaders will have a better understanding of international affairs.

2017 summer program is especially design to explore ideas from international students on how to

improve the quality of life of coastal villages in Pangandaran area. Indonesia is an archipelago country

consists of more than 17,000 island. Unfortunately many villages in coastal areas are less developed

which become the main concern of the central government of Indonesia for the last few years.

Description

The Objectives of Program

1 – 9 August 2017 Date

10 Days - Program Type

Faculty of Economics and Business, Dipati Ukur Campus

Jalan Dipati Ukur No. 25 Bandung, 40132 and Pangandaran Campus

Location

Please complete online application on this LINK

How to Apply

Fee: USD 100

All inclusive accommodation and meals for 10 days, coastal tour, and

academic activities

Online Application Deadline: 10 July 2017

Payment Deadline: 15 July 2017

Payment & Due Date

Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, Business and

Management, Communication

Study Area (s)

Email: international@unpad.ac.id

Ms. Iceu Nurhayati (iceu.nurhayati@unpad.ac.id)

Ms. Gracinta (g.putri@unpad.ac.id)

Contact Us

Who should join this program?

Any Undergraduate or Master students who are interested to learn about Indonesia, Indonesian

culture and the coastal life in West Java, you are most welcome to apply!

The Outcome of this program

Participants will be divided into few groups which will be assigned in to different villages. Each

group should develop a proposal on how to improve the quality life of their villages. The

examples of proposals : improving the general health of people, increasing the villages income,

or promoting the village as touristic destination.

The final result of each group be presented to the local government and publish them on the

website you build during the project.

Predeparture Research Activities

Before coming to our summer program, we would like you to explore ideas from coastal village

development in your country. What have been done in your country which may be good to be applied

in Pangandaran. Please write two pages of essay about your ideas. Essay is written in a good English

and should be emailed to us on the 30th July 2017 at the latest. You can be selected as the winner of

our best essay competition!

Win Some Prizes

You can win many prizes in our summer program and our games such as:

1. Best Essay

2. Best Group’s Website

3. Best Group’s performance

4. Best Participant in Cultural Activites

5. The Most friendly participant

6. The Most Enthusiastic participant

7. Many more…

Accommodation:

You will stay on our hotel located in the city centre on Dago Street. Takes

around 15 minutes to our campus at Dipati Ukur Street

How to Get Bandung?

If your flight arrive at Soekarno Hatta Aiport Jakarta, you can take shuttle to

Bandung (such as Cititrans). The fee is around IDR 180,000 – IDR 220.000 (USD

20)

V isa on Arrival

Foreigner with Visa Exemption facilities will be granted Visit Stay Permit for 30

(thirty) days; Not Extendable and Can not be converted into another type of stay

permit

Visa on Arrival (35US$, 30 days valid, extendable (once for 30 days)

There are 169 free visa countries, please visit official immigration website to

check whether your country is on the list.

How to Apply?

To apply for the program, please complete online application on this LINK

1-2 August

Cultural Induction at Unpad Campus, Bandung

Understanding about Indonesia

Explanation about how to do final project

Website Skill Training

3 – 6 August

Introduction to Coastal Villages at Pangandaran

Village tour

Explore the village’s potential

Experience coastal tour around Pangandaran

Research activities

Preparation for final project

3 – 9 August

Report Writing and Presentation at Unpad Campus during

“ Unpad International Day”

Gain Local Cultural Exposure at Saung Angklung Udjo

Gain Local Art Activity

Program Agenda

Photos from SP 2012

How to Get to Bandung?

If your flight arrives at Soekarno Hatta Airport Jakarta, you can take shuttle to Bandung (such

as Cititrans). The fee is around IDR 180,000 – IDR 220.000 (USD 20)

Accommodation

In Bandung you will be staying in University’s hotel facility. In Pangandaran you will be living

together with the people in the Village. Please note that there will be no air conditioner during

your stay in Pangandaran Village.

Visa Information

Foreigner with Visa Exemption facilities will be granted Visit Stay Permit for 30 (thirty) days;

Not Extendable and Can not be converted into another type of stay permit

Visa on Arrival (35US$, 30 days valid, extendable (once for 30 days)

There are 169 free visa countries, please visit official immigration website to check whether

your country is on the list.

What to Bring in your Backpack

light clothes, Bandung is about 23-29 Celcius all year round. Pangandaran is about 32-37

Celcius

Personal medicine and snack. We encourage you to bring traditional snack of your country

to share with others participants. Participants are also encouraged to share their traditional

music and dances.

You may bring something unique about your country (flag, or traditional dress) for photo

sessions and international day

More formal dress (long sleeves) for meeting with Government and Village officials

Modest Swim Wear. Bikini is not very common in Indonesia.

Umbrella. Bandung and Pangandaran often have rain in the afternoon.

Other Information

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