Bali trip provides incredible cultural journey for Myerscough students

The trip to the Indonesian island provided an incredible journey of cultural exchange, teamwork, and personal growth for all who were fortunate enough to be on the plane.

A group of Myerscough students and staff undertook a 17 day trip, in partnership with Think Pacific, as part of The Turing Scheme, a programme that offers grant funding to education providers to support their students or apprentices to pursue study and work placements around the world.

Over the 17 days in Bali, the group participated in both cultural and tourist activities, these included:

Took part in a Welcome briefing with Think Pacific, learning cultural differences and language.

Watched traditional Bali dance performances

Visited Bali Kuno - A cultural village in the Jungle, participating in team building games and activities.

Bali Budaya Cultural Village - A cultural village participating in traditional Baliense Music and Dance activities.

Took part in Indonesian Games - sports and relay activities that align with Indonesian Independence Day.

A traditional Batik painting workshop - painting with hot wax

Visited Tegalalang Rice Terrace - students enjoyed the tourist swing and zip line.

Visited Bali Herbal Walk - a horticultural and natural Bali business

Traditional Baliense Cooking Class and workshop

Visited Made Tea - tea production company, where students undertook an action research project to develop the business for the future

Visited Magi Farm - a food waste management company who uses maggots to reduce food waste

Visited Kopernik- a Baliense innovative company, who are developing sustainable projects for the future

Visited Bring Back the Light - a Firefly conservation project!

Membumi - a Clay pottery workshop

Visited Kumulilir a Coffee Plantation - trying traditional Bali coffee and teas.

Visited Tenganan Village - Bali's oldest Village

Traditional mask painting workshop

Sunrise breakfast at a cafe overlooking Mount Batur and Kintamini

Free time at a local pool and Sanur Beach (after a beach clean!)

Farewell dinner and ceremony

Trip lead, tutor Rachel Dollin, said: ‘’I was thoroughly proud of the students and their behaviour on the trip, everyone conducted themselves well and were all fantastic ambassadors for the college.

‘’I'm pleased to say we had no issues whilst we were out there, 8,000 miles away from home.''

‘’All the students developed their resilience, confidence and emotional intelligence.  The Turing Scheme itself is fantastic as it allows all students to grow and develop and provides opportunities for those who would never get the chance to do this experience.’’

‘’Students tried Balinese food, embraced new challenges, took part in array of team building activities and pushed themselves out of their comfort zones.’’