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: [email protected]
Ms. Iceu Nurhayati ([email protected])
Ms. Gracinta ([email protected])
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.
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