Summer in Bali

During this two-week program, students will experience:

• guest lectures from various experts
• visit to the Tirta Empul Temple
• overview of the Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan Women’s Center
• tour of Mai Organic farm
• visit to Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Bali buda visit and discussion
• tour of Jiwa Garden
• visit of the Rumah Berdaya Denpasar
• tour of Bajra Sandhi Monument
• Pura Tanah Lot visit and Kecak Dance Performance
• short language instruction of Bahasa Indonesia
• two night stay in a Tajen Village homestay

*These activities are subject to change based on availability when booking.

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

Application deadline: ​​​​​​​February 15th
Decision date: February 16th
Deposit: $575 (non-refundable) due by March 1st to hold your place in the program.
Final payment deadline: $4,625 by summer tuition and fees spring deadline

COUN 611/813 – Special Topics in Counseling: Balinese Cultural Immersion

3 credit hours

Course Description

The program combines the study of Bali, its history and its culture; exploration of the cultural and natural reserves within the Indonesian nation. Students will gain insight into the biodiversity and cultural aspects that impact the Balinese people and participate in hands-on service-learning volunteer projects such as mental health psychoeducation workshops learning about aspects of holism, the integration of spirituality, nature, and wellness. They will connect with community members, work and learn alongside other families and individuals.

This course is designed to help you develop skills and perspectives to enable you to get the most out of your international study abroad experience. The program will provide you with the resources necessary to maximize your learning experience both during your time abroad and when you return home. General intercultural communication techniques, vital in preparing you for the different views, values, and customs you may encounter will be integrated into class discussion. This course is an examination and analysis of the social, cultural, and economic environments and impacting the mental health and wellness challenges of Bali.

What is included in the program fee: 

• Some meals
• Lodging
• Transportation in country
• Entry fees and required activities
• Study Abroad application fee
• International Insurance

What is not included in the program fee:

• Tuition*
• Souvenirs
• Airfare
• Transportation to and from the ATL airport

*Tuition is dependent upon your current enrollment and your college’s tuition fees for the semester of your program. If you are enrolled as a graduate student in the College of Professional Advancement, the 3 credits for this program will be charged at $753-869 (tuition) per credit hour(depending on your enrollment and course of study) and $17 (facility and technology fees) per credit hour (total of $2,310-$2,652). These numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the university. For a current list of tuition costs, please visit the Bursar’s office at College of Professional Advancement – The Office of the Bursar.

Scholarship opportunities:

• Gilman Scholarship*
• Global Leader Scholarship
• ​​​​​​​Fund for Education Abroad

*Please contact Emily Dunn, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at dunn_ea@mercer.edu.