Hi! I’m Isabel, but everyone calls me Izi. I’m really excited to meet you all and get to know you over the next 9 months! As the time to travel to each end of the world comes closer, the reality of this amazing (and slightly mad) opportunity is......Read More

Hello! My name is Clara, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m from Devon, Pennsylvania (a suburb 40 minutes away from Philadelphia via train). In my free time, you might find me reading, watching Architectural Digest videos, immersed in New York Times......Read More

Dear Novogratz Bridge Year Indonesia students 2022-23, and all family, friends, and wellwishers, We are so excited to have the chance to introduce our itinerary for the first few weeks of our time together! This initial period is to introduce us to......Read More

Last week, Sani Widowati, one of our On-Site Directors met with homestay families for a pre-course check-in. Eight future homestay siblings attended the meeting and requested we pass on their greetings to all participants of Bridge Year Indonesia......Read More

Halo! It’s wonderful to meet you, and to look forward to knowing you better soon. My name is Lilia Burtonpatel, and I have the incredible chance of joining this year’s Novogratz Indonesia Bridge Year. After reading all the impressive......Read More

Hello Everyone!  As we hope you read in the Introduction to the Yak Board post, this is our community forum where all Dragons programs share thoughts and reflections from the field.  During your program, you will be posting here on the Yak Board......Read More

Hello Teman! Selamat datang…  Selamat datang dan Sampai Jumpa segera (welcome and see you soon)! I’m so excited to know you, work with you, and introduce you to my country Indonesia. The greetings I wrote above translate as “teman” = friend......Read More

Dear Bridge Year  Students,  Congratulations on joining an inspiring and diverse community of educators, students, and cultural ambassadors! We are excited to initiate our relationship with you to help you ease into the exceptional experience you......Read More

A heartfelt greeting to my fellow intrepid travelers. My name is Claire, I am originally from the UK although I am writing to you from the misty monsoon in the Himalayan valleys of Nepal, my current home. I could not be more honored to let you know......Read More