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General Summer Abroad FAQs

Can I travel around Indonesia on weekends?

Yes, students can go travelling to areas in and around Indonesia on weekends, however students do need to inform ACICIS staff when and where they plan to travel. Students will also need to inform their mentor, to ensure there are no extra tasks to be performed on these weekends during [...]

June 22nd, 2018|

When do I found out about the outcome of my application?

Outcome of application notification is sent via email approximately one month after the application deadline.

June 22nd, 2018|

Are there any prerequisites?

ACICIS does not set any prerequisites for the Professional Practica programs. However, ACICIS does recommend that you contact your home university to clarify if there are any prerequisites set by the university.

June 22nd, 2018|

How do I increase my chances of being selected?

You can increase your chances of being selected for an ACICIS program by submitting a strong application. When submitting your application, students are encouraged to provide the following: An updated and professional Resume (CV) A well written and well structured ‘Statement of Objectives’ (similar to a job application cover letter) [...]

June 12th, 2018|

Is selection of participants a matter of ‘first in best dressed’ or does it depend on merit and the application process?

ACICIS will select participants on a number of criteria including: academic record, industry experience, life experience, the student’s flexibility in choice of placement, the skills that the applicant can bring to the placement, and the general quality of the student’s application.

August 22nd, 2017|

Can I choose the host organisation where I undertake my placement?

Applicants should be aware that they are applying for the program, not a specific placement. Whilst ACICIS will endeavor to match student preferences to the places available, students must accept that they may not get their preferred placement. In addition, all ACICIS placements with host organisations in Indonesia depend entirely [...]

August 22nd, 2017|

Can I travel in Indonesia before/after my program?

Students are permitted to travel prior/past their program in Indonesia as long as the student does not overstay their visa. All Professional Practicum Program participants must enter Indonesia on a pre-purchased 60 day Social-Cultural Visa. This is a single entry visa that is valid if presented within three months from [...]

July 26th, 2017|

Can I take an ACICIS program as part of an Honours year?

Yes, a number of students have completed ACICIS programs and gained credit towards their Honours degrees. This, however, is at the discretion of the student’s home university. The majority of Honours students have completed semester-long field study programs, whereby the student completes a single research project on a topic of [...]

July 26th, 2017|

Can I undertake postgraduate study with ACICIS?

Most students undertaking study with ACICIS do so as part of their undergraduate studies. However, ACICIS does and has accepted numerous postgraduate students onto its in-country programs over the years. These have included students pursuing graduate diploma qualifications, master’s degrees, and PhDs. Postgraduate students have undertaken in-country programs as accredited [...]

July 26th, 2017|

Can I apply after the application closing date?

If you have missed the application deadline, please contact the ACICIS Secretariat (enquiries@acicis.edu.au) as soon as possible to enquire whether a late application is possible. Please note, however, that ACICIS deadlines are set to meet strict host university enrolment and immigration processing timelines. Therefore we may be limited in our [...]

July 26th, 2017|