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The Trip
Background Information
Our Trip Objective
The goal of the trip was to gain a more well-rounded understanding of Indonesia's cultural and societal implications of Indonesia in relation to the environment. This was achieved through a focus on field research in regards to mangrove restoration in Indonesia, an intensive language study as well as numerous cultural emersion activties.
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Photos Credited to Anna-Sophie Hoppe, Anna-Sophie Hoppe, Zoë Shribman,Erica Wirth, Anna-Sophie Hoppe
Dr. Jeannine Lessmann and the team of 6 students: Zoë Shribman, Victoria Seligman, Erica Wirth, Aidan Browne & Anna-Sophie Hoppe traveled to Indonesia for a 5-week intensive research and cultural immersion trip.
Photo Credited to Zoë Shribman
Left to Right: Zoë Shribman, Victoria Seligman, Anna-Sophie Hoppe, Aidan Browne, Erica Wirth
Semarang, Central Java Indonesia
Calendar Summary
Itinerary Credited to Dr. Jeannine Lessmann
Updates Made by Anna-Sophie Hoppe
Travel to Indonesia
Seattle, WA to Hong Kong to Jakarta, Indonesia to Semarang, Indonesia
Itinerary
First Location
Central Java, Indonesia
Semarang
UNIKA Soegijapranata University
14 Days
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Intensive language & cultural study at UNIKA
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Cultural trips in the city
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Data collection & Interviews at field site in Tapak Village
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Data processing & analysis
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Presentation preparation
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Presentation of research to faculty and students of UNIKA in Indonesian language
Yogyakarta
3 Days
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Visitation of Prambanan & Borobudur temples
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Downtown Batik shopping
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Indian Ocean
Second Location
Tip of North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tiwoho Village Homestay
5 Days
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Restored field site data collection
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Data analysis & processing
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Snorkeling day at Bunaken Island
Highland Tour & Tangkoko
2 Days
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Visitation of traditional cemetary, volcano, temple & sulfur lake
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Stay at Tangkoko National Forest
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Morning nature walk in Tangkoko Forest
Lihunu Village Homestay
Bangka Island
4 Days
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Natural field site data collection
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Data processing & analysis
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Experiencing village life
Mimpi Indah Eco Resort
Bangka Island
6 Days
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Data processing & analysis
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Presentation preparation
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Snorkel & scuba-diving trips
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Presentation of research at local school in Lihunu Village for students, locals and Suara Pulau Foundation in the Indonesian language
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