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Published on May 03, 2017

Polisci Student Adam Murphy is Awarded a Prestigious Scholarship to Study in Indonesia

Proud Adam thinking about the big journey ahead

Adam Murphy, a major in Political Science and History, was awarded US-Indonesian Summer Studies scholarship to take part in a 10-week immersive language training program this summer in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Yogyakarta is located on the island of Java, the most populous island in the world with 135 million people, containing 60% of Indonesia's population. His award comes from the United States-Indonesia Society whose mission is "To expand mutual understanding in the areas of politics, economics, history, culture, and to strengthen the bilateral relationship." Adam, who has no prior Indonesian language experience, will be living with a host family, in addition to taking part in programs meant to encourage cultural understanding. In his own words: "I am incredibly proud and excited to have been given this opportunity. This will be a great experience to take what I have learned about Indonesia and build on it. I am just excited to see a place vastly different than what I know, and just build relationships with people I meet there." Von buoyage Adam and BIG congratulations!!!