The Office of International Affairs and Cooperation of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with the School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad organizes routine activities starting in 2009. The program is held every February and September. This program aims to introduce Indonesian Philosophy to US students. Through this program, US students will learn about Pancasila, local wisdom, culture, religion, art and also Indonesian language.
On September 16-27, 2019 there were 11 students from 11 colleges in the United States namely University of Denver, Tuffts University, Cornell College, Occidental College, Muhlenberg College, Wittman College, University of Denver, Skidmore College, University of Redlands ,Beloit College, and Gettysburg College.
In addition to studying in the classroom, students also visit directly to several places related to lesson or material given such as Islamic boarding schools, churches, temples, and temples to study about Confucian religion. Students are also taught about some of Indonesian cultures, namely learning to make batik and dancing. While in Jogja, students live with foster parents during the learning period.