Facts
- Project dates: between June and August 2025
- Project length: 4 weeks
- Location: Bali, Indonesia
- Projects: Global Team Internship; Mental Health Placement
About the projects
Think Pacific's projects in Bali offer you the opportunity to supercharge your CV by completing a professional internship or placement for our inspiring partners, which includes a collection of hand-picked local NGOs, businesses and social enterprises.
Whilst living in a traditional Balinese village and immersing into the local culture, you can promote positive Mental Health or complete an internship for partners across a range of sectors.
What you can gain:
- 100+ hours of international work experience
- Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives
- Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons
- Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our partners
- Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work
- Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement
- Potential employment opportunities via Think Pacific graduate scheme
Think Pacific: Global Team Internship
Think Pacific: Mental Health
Think Pacific: Education and Youth
About Bali
'There is no other place like Bali. A magical blend of a colourful culture, friendly people, stunning nature, countless activities, tropical weather, culinary delights, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful accommodation. Bali is rated regularly as one of the best travel destinations in the world – for very good reasons. There is something great for everyone to explore and discover.' Source: bali.com
'Off the beaten path in Bali, you can find hidden villages, ancient temples, beautiful seascapes, and other culturally interesting places. To get a good look at things, you need peace and quiet. Most tourists rent scooters to get around Bali, but you can also rent a car with a driver. A botanical garden, a hot spring, and some rice paddies. Take part in a mountain-biking or hiking excursion or ascend the summit of a volcano. The good news is that Bali is relatively small, and despite the fact that roads are narrow and traffic can be a bit crazy at times, you can easily explore many of Bali’s wonders within 10-12 hours.' Source: Bali Activities
Bali tourism
Climate
The climate in Bali, Indonesia is tropical, characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. Bali is located near the equator (nearly 8 degrees south) and has two distinct seasons: the dry season, which runs from April to October and the wet season, which runs from November to March.
During the dry season, temperatures typically range between 80-90ºC and humidity is relatively low, while there is a nice and cool breeze which is very pleasant.
BUTEX scholarships
Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through British Universities Transnational Exchange (BUTEX). Applications will open in April/May 2025. Please visit the BUTEX website for further information:
BUTEX scholarships
Please be aware students who are successfully allocated Turing funding may not be eligible to apply for a BUTEX scholarship.
Turing funding
Students who are successful in being offered a place on a 4-week project (minimum 28 days) by Think Pacific and meet at least one of Turing's widening access criteria may be eligible to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £1,493 through the University of Nottingham's Turing funding.
Turing funding rates
| Amount | Payment |
Grant rate for 28 days |
£588 |
30 days before departure |
One-off travel grant |
Maximum £905 |
Once travel payment receipts have been provided.
Covers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.
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Students will be required to provide evidence that they meeting Turing's widening access criteria to the University of Nottingham and consent to share their eligibility status with Think Pacific, before funding can be awarded.
Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.
For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.
Costs
Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Think Pacific Bali projects:
Think Pacific registration fee
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£195
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Project fee including:
- Food
- Accommodation
- 24/7 Think Pacific in-country support
- weekend adventures
- domestic travel
- Charity donation
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£1,700+
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Return flight from UK
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£800+
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Visa
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£215
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Health and travel insurance
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£80+
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Vaccinations
Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.
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£0 - £350
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Personal spending money
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£300+
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Approximate budget range
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£3,400-3,700
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Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Think Pacific website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2024.
Accommodation
Successfully allocated students will live in a traditional Balinese village with a team of fellow students.
Further information
Think Pacific: Information for University of Nottingham students
Disability Indonesia: Resource Library
Stonewall: Indonesia LGBTQ+