FAQs IWWA SETON SUMBA 2019
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON WOODEN ARCHITECTURE [IWAA]
Sekolah Tukang Nusantara [SETON]
SUMBA
2019
IWWA SETON SUMBA 2019
15 – 22 August 2019
Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
General Questions
Who Can Apply?
The workshop accepts participants of any nationality.
How much does the workshop cost?
IDR 6.000.000 for local participant and US$ 500 for international participant. The course fee includes 8 days workshop, architectural excursion and all program transfers. If you accept the offer, you will be expected to book and pay in advance for your flights into and out of Sumba.
Expenses such as meals and refreshments during the workshop and excursion will be borne by SETON. Upgrades or alternate arrangements will not be covered by SETON. Participants will share rooms (2 per room).
Accommodation information will be provided closer to the date of the workshop when arrangements have been finalized. Accommodations will be moderate but comfortable, adequate and secure.
What if I chose to arrive early or stay after the IWWA 2019 finishes?
You may choose to arrive at an earlier date in Sumba. However, SETON will not pay for expenses or provide lodging and food until 15 August. If arriving early, it will be at your own expense.
SETON will not pay expenses beyond the morning of 22 August (checkout), should you choose to remain in Sumba or travel elsewhere.
What if I book a round‐trip (return) ticket to somewhere else in Indonesia (e.g. Jakarta, Bali, Kupang), rather than arrive in Sumba and leave from there to my home country?
You may choose to travel to Sumba via alternative routes provided. Local transport to/from Sumba will be borne by you; SETON will not pay for accommodations or additional related travel expenses.
How much should I expect to pay for food, medicine, toiletries, souvenir, etc. costs?
SETON will pay for most group meals (to be outlined in the forthcoming schedule). You will need to pay for specialty foods, snacks, and individual meals should you not eat the scheduled group meals provided.
Not all meals will be provided. Thus, you will need to bring enough money to cover personal living expenses during the workshop in Sumba (an approximate minimum amount is US$10‐ 15/day in Indonesia); this does not include additional expenditures as purchases of medicine, toiletries, souvenirs, shopping, laundry, telephone calls, additional meals and beverages, etc.). These conditions will be outlined in the acceptance letter.
What if I have a special diet or food restrictions?
Let us know in advance. We understand and respect different diets, food restrictions, eating habits, allergies, etc. We will accommodate as much as possible, but be prepared to bring your own special food items pending the nature of restrictions and needs. (Note: meals will not include pork).
What about passport and visa processing and costs?
You will need to pay for all passport, visa, visa processing and related costs for Indonesia if applicable to you. It is critically important you meet requirements. These may differ for different nationalities.
Does the IWWA 2019 award transferable credits?
The students will not receive any academic credits for taking part in this workshop. However, students will receive a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the full extent of the IWWA 2019.
Should your university/organization allow you apply workshop hours to augment credits, please inform SETON well in advance and they will provide individual assessments of performance and participation metrics as needed. It is up to your university/organization to determine if the certificate and assessment can be used to augment credits.
What is the application process?
Participants will fill out the online applications, which must submit by 29 March 2019, 5pm (Western Indonesian Time). SETON will inform regarding the result of their applications by 5 April 2019. The applicant must acknowledge acceptance of the offer by 10 April 2019. If there is no response from the applicant and confirmation from SETON they received the applicant’s acceptance/rejection by 15 April 2019, the applicant will be dropped from eligibility. Be on time.
Is Financial Aid available?
No, as outlined above, SETON does not provide financial assistance to all participants.
IWWA 2019 Applications
The call for application states that applicants who are studying and working Architecture, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Civil Engineering, Forestry, are preferred.
Will my application still be considered if my background is not from these fields?
We strongly prefer candidates from those fields, as the workshop is meant for those who anticipate pursuing careers and passion in Architecture, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Civil Engineering, Forestry and but we will still welcome your application if you can provide strong evidence of interest and previous involvement with these subjects, or an engagement with related fields (e.g. Art History, History, Anthropology, Interior, Furniture, Design Product and Cultural Studies).
I am not currently enrolled in a tertiary institution. I have graduated. Can I still apply?
If you have graduated from your university and are thinking of continuing your studies and interest in the fields of Architecture, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Civil Engineering, Forestry, or be engaged in any related (sub) fields, we would welcome your application.
BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME
Which airport do I book a ticket to?
Please book your tickets to Tambolaka Airport in Waikabubak, West Sumba. If you normally reside overseas and are planning to remain in Indonesia following the workshop closure on or after 22 August, please inform us.
Do I need a visa to enter Indonesia?
Please check with your embassies if you require a tourist visa to enter these countries. Make sure your passport is valid and you have at least one year or more before expiry. Make sure you check. For Indonesia, several nationalities are now visa‐free on visa on arrival (VoA); otherwise, visas can be purchased on arrival or through overseas embassies. Also, check to make sure your passport does not require any pre‐approved paperwork or visa costs. You will be responsible for visa costs as well as all necessary processing and processing fees.
When should I arrive in Sumba?
You should arrive in Sumba on or before 15 August 2019. Arriving prior to 15 August will be at your own expense. The Programme will only accommodate beginning from that date. Check in on 15 August and check out on 22 August 2019.
What type of room will I be housed in?
You will be housed on a twin‐sharing basis (that is, you’ll likely have one room‐mate of the same gender from the field school). If you choose to have a single individual room, you will be responsible for the costs. Partial subsidies will not be provided. You must inform SETON in advance.
Do I need to bring my laptop and mobile phone?
If you have a laptop, we suggest bringing it for readings, project work, notes, communication, entertainment, catching up with family/friends, and work on your presentations. The organizers will not be responsible for any damages or loss.
Cellular/mobile/hand phones
We strongly recommend bringing a mobile phone. Cheap SIM cards and data plans for tourists can be purchased upon arrival at the airport or on the way to Kampung Tarung. It increases your security and is an extremely useful emergency tool. However, the organizers will not be responsible for damage, theft, loss, etc.
Is there free wi‐fi available?
At the hotel, the local staff can provide you a wi‐fi password. Do not expect wi‐fi or good coverage during the workshop and excursion. However, you can purchase SIM cards (above) with mobile data plans.
Can I check‐in early / check‐out late from the hotel?
SETON will only accommodate beginning from that date. Check in on 15 August (after 13.00) and check out on 22 August 2019 (before 12.00). Please be aware that if there are additional surcharges, you will need to pay them yourself.
Can I get the reading list for the IWWA 2019 early?
Once the reading list for the IWWA 2019 has been finalized, we will let you know through e‐ mail.
Can I get pick‐up service at the airport?
We will endeavor to pick you up right after your arrival. However, since participants may be arriving at different times, we may need to ask you to wait for a couple of hours so that other participants may join you in a shared car/van.
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Do I need to have my own travel insurance?
You are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance. SETON will not be responsible for medical emergencies and expenses.
Check various government reports and credible sources for any specific travel advisories issued (general travel advisories as well as travel advisories specific to your country of origin).
AFTER THE IWWA 2019
Is there a participant feedback exercise where I can give suggestions?
There will be a feedback form at the end of the IWWA 2019 where participants will be asked to share their feedback.
Further questions?
If your question was not answered here in this FAQ, please direct them to [email protected] and cc/ to [email protected] .