THE BUDDY PROGRAM SUPPORT AND CULTURAL INTRODUCTION FOR STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE BALI

Abstract

ABSTRACT
This research aims to determine whether there are preliminary interests among Universitas
Dhyana Pura students from outside of Bali in a Buddy Program, the student from outside Bali
expectations for this program and what kind of assistance and activities that expected as a
migrant student to reduce the possibility of cultural shock and help the incoming students to
adapt in new environments and culture. This research was taken based on the results of a survey
by 34 respondents. This research method is a quantitative description which uses a grouping
questionnaire into several categories. This study found that most of the students from outside
Bali agreed with the holding of the buddy program and wanted to be introduced to Balinese
culture and simple Balinese Language.
Keywords: Buddy Program, culture shock, studying abroad