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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

  • Intensive language & cultural study at UNIKA

  • Cultural trips in the city 

  • Data collection & Interviews at field site in Tapak Village

  • Data processing & analysis 

  • Presentation preparation 

  • Presentation of research to faculty and students of UNIKA in Indonesian language

Yogyakarta 

3 Days

  • Visitation of Prambanan & Borobudur temples

  • Downtown Batik shopping

  • Indian Ocean 

Second Location

Tip of North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tiwoho Village Homestay

5 Days 

  • Restored field site data collection

  • Data analysis & processing 

  • Snorkeling day at Bunaken Island

Highland Tour & Tangkoko 

2 Days

  • Visitation of traditional cemetary, volcano, temple & sulfur lake 

  • Stay at Tangkoko National Forest 

  • Morning nature walk in Tangkoko Forest

Lihunu Village Homestay 

Bangka Island 

4 Days 

  • Natural field site data collection 

  • Data processing & analysis

  • Experiencing village life   

Mimpi Indah Eco Resort 

Bangka Island

6 Days 

  • Data processing & analysis

  • Presentation preparation 

  • Snorkel & scuba-diving trips

  • Presentation of research at local school in Lihunu Village for students, locals and Suara Pulau Foundation in the Indonesian language

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