Short-term Programs
SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
HWSabroad Short-term Programs Information Session:
Sept. 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Coxe 008
Summer 2026 Short-term Programs Application Deadline:
Oct. 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Need further guidance about which short-term study abroad program is right for you? Setup an advising meeting with CGE Associate Director Colleen Kolb (kolb@hws.edu).
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS FOR summer 2026
MATARAM, INDONESIA
Culture and Sustainable Future with Professor Etin Anwar (SUMMER 2026)
What is the relationship between cultural heritage and an ecosystem? How do cultures and an ecosystem develop in relationship to one another? How does religion mediate this development? This course explores those questions by looking at community-led strategies to conserve cultural heritage and turtle populations in Lombok Island, Indonesia. At the broadest level, the course addresses how local communities can increase economic development, promote religious harmony, and conserve the environment. The course takes place on Lombok Island close to its better-known neighbor, Bali. Lombok is a mainly Muslim inland but with a strong history of Hinduism and Buddhism, plus a continuing population of people practicing pre-Islamic traditions. The main city of the island, Mataram, is a perfect site for immersive learning as it has been shaped by diverse social, environmental, and political transformations. Students will learn first-hand how cultural and environmental conservation can happen at the same time. They will visit cultural landmarks such as Kampung Ampenan, Batu Putih Village, Sade Village, and Haramain Boarding School/Pesantren where local religious traditions are kept alive. Mataram is also a perfect jumping-off point for Gili Island, a snorkeling hotbed in Indonesia where students will learn about ecotourism. A highlight of this course is service learning at the Nipah Turtle Sanctuary where students will get valuable insights into community-led initiatives in conservation. Through this course, students will learn about Indonesia’s commitment to promoting cultural and environmental conservation and the role of religion in creating a sustainable future. No prerequisites are required to join this program.
Program brochure page and online application
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS FOR J-Term 2025-2026
Bali, Indonesia
The Performing Arts of Bali with Professor Chris Hatch (J-TERM 2025-2026)
Note: Applications for this program are now closed.
The Performing Arts of Bali will be a three-week concentrated exploration into the rich performing arts tradition of Bali, Indonesia. Students will immerse themselves in various aspects of Balinese performing arts including Dance, Masked Performance, Traditional Instrument Performance, Shadow Puppetry, and Mask Carving. Studio work will be supplemented with attendance at no less than six professional productions of different Balinese performing arts allowing students to see what they are studying at a professional level and allowing them to learn and experience how ingrained the performing arts are in other aspects of Balinese culture. Planned excursions will also take us to visit various crafts-peoples throughout the region allowing us to see how Balinese instruments, masks, and puppets are made. Students will do a final performance for the public in Denpasar, Bali which will serve as a fundraiser for two charitable organizations on the island.
PROGRAM BROCHURE PAGE AND ONLINE APPLICATION
AFFILIATE SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
These programs require a dual application process. Students will first apply and be screened through the CGE. Upon acceptance, students will then need to apply directly to the affiliate provider. Each program below has its own deadlines and application procedures.
For more information on HWS summer or J-term affiliate programs and to apply for an affiliate program, please click on the above link(s). Students interested in these programs must set up an advising meeting with Colleen Kolb, CGE Associate Director, before applying. These links will direct you to the HWSabroad application portal for all short-term programs. Scroll down to the affiliate section at the bottom and click on the link of the program that you are interested in for more information and to begin the online application process.