A trip to Jakarta
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique experience to visitors. When I went on the short exchange trip, Jakarta was an … Continue Reading A trip to Jakarta
ACICIS Public Health Tour, Indonesia
Last summer, I participated to the Public Health Study Tour, a program organized by ACICIS, the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs … Continue Reading ACICIS Public Health Tour, Indonesia
Immersed in Indonesia!
Thriving. Culture. Exciting. Thriving. Culture. Exciting.These three words come close to encapsulating the whirlwind that was our intense two week trip to Jakarta! ‘You learn something new everyday’ was something … Continue Reading Immersed in Indonesia!
The Ayung River and the Subak of Bali : Hydro-agriculture meets Aerial Fieldwork
Overall, my Global Exchange was truly a sublime and fascinating experience which is undoubtedly due to how welcoming, friendly, fun and hard working my fellow peers and the people of … Continue Reading The Ayung River and the Subak of Bali : Hydro-agriculture meets Aerial Fieldwork
Study of Sustainable Tourism in Lake Toba, Indonesia
My trip to Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia, began on the 22nd of June 2022. As one of the 17 students who went on this two-week trip, I can safely … Continue Reading Study of Sustainable Tourism in Lake Toba, Indonesia
A virtual internship in Indonesia?
Taking part in this virtual global short program with Arkblu Captial allowed me to learn unique aspects of skills from another culture I wouldn’t have been able to grasp conventionally. … Continue Reading A virtual internship in Indonesia?
An Indonesian internship – from Australia?
How does one undertake a virtual internship? Am I going to make an impact at the organisation? Will I be able to experience the culture of Indonesia fully? These were … Continue Reading An Indonesian internship – from Australia?
Kimberley’s Virtual Public Health Study Tour in Indonesia
Kimberly is a Global Short Programs student and New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant recipient. Kimberly undertook the Virtual Public Health Study Tour in January 2021. This interview has been reposted from ACICIS. … Continue Reading Kimberley’s Virtual Public Health Study Tour in Indonesia
Experiencing Exchange in Incredible Indonesia
Four weeks ago I left my family, chicken salt and Vegemite to live in Yogyakarta Indonesia with no friends, no Indonesian language skills, nor any idea of where I would … Continue Reading Experiencing Exchange in Incredible Indonesia
Indo buddies
During my week in Jogja I was lucky enough to be accompanied by two students from the University Islamic Institute. The other intern students including myself referred to them as … Continue Reading Indo buddies
Weather shock or culture shock?
After an overnight flight and six hours in the Kuala Lumpar airport with no sleep, I was happy to arrive to my hotel in Yogyakarta. Later to have learned that … Continue Reading Weather shock or culture shock?
Predeparture preparations for Indonesia
Indonesia has 17,508 islands, with many cultures and over 300 native languages. Language can create barriers when trying to interact and communicate with people in a foreign country. I believe … Continue Reading Predeparture preparations for Indonesia
Inside Indonesia: Culture and Internship
On the 29th of January, I arrived in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It was hot, humid, and the scent of floral air fresheners seemed to follow me through the airport, but little did I … Continue Reading Inside Indonesia: Culture and Internship
Midwifery in Bali Reflection
I didn’t quite know what to expect when I applied for this experience. Was I going to be delivering babies in rural areas with little resources? Was I going to … Continue Reading Midwifery in Bali Reflection
BMids in Bali
January 2015 saw a team of 26 from the University of Technology, Sydney, head over to Bali to develop their understanding of midwifery from an international perspective. We spent twelve … Continue Reading BMids in Bali
‘Modern Medicine, Holistic Health Care’
Our recent trip to Bali as part of the Midwifery in Indonesia has left me reflecting on a concept suggested by Robin Lim of the Bumi Sehat Birthing Centre, that … Continue Reading ‘Modern Medicine, Holistic Health Care’
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