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Category: Indonesia

  • Criminology Internship, Culture Shock, and New Friends We Made Along the Way

    This intercultural experience as part of the criminology intensives internship program provided me with an understanding of Australian relations with the Indo-Pacific. The internship provided us with the capacity to conduct an academic research project that explored whether vulnerable groups could access justice in different capital crimes that challenge the central operations of Indonesia’s Criminal…

  • Indonesian Healthcare Study Tour

    In June, I was lucky enough to participate in a 2-week study tour in Indonesia, hosted by Universitas Indonesia, in Depok, just outside of Jakarta. This program was to learn about the Indonesian Healthcare system and how it compares to Australia. I am currently studying Bachelor of Nursing and one of my future goals is…

  • Healthcare with the kind ‘kaders’ in Indonesia

    During the winter break, I participated in a study tour in Jakarta, Indonesia, for my degree Bachelor of Nursing. My university, the “University of Technology of Sydney”, partnered with the Universitas Indonesia to provide students with a cross-cultural experience in healthcare. During this trip, I was able to network with my fellow nursing and health…

  • Internship at University of Indonesia

    Just a few days of living in Indonesia as a student studying forensic science will shock you. I spent just over six weeks in Indonesia experiencing all the positives and the negatives there were to experience, as you would expect living in a country so unique to Australian people. My work placement was at the…

  • Harmonious Blend of Cultural Immersion and Sightseeing in Jakarta

    I was one of the 13 fortunate health students who embarked on a remarkable two-week study tour in Indonesia, graciously hosted by the prestigious Universitas Indonesia, the highest-ranked university in the country. The stunning Kenanga Lake at Universitas Indonesia The core of our study tour was an immersive experience in Indonesian culture and their healthcare…

  • Embracing the Unknown: My ACICIS Public Health Study Tour in Indonesia

    Have you ever been faced with an opportunity that scared you yet excited you at the same time? That’s precisely what happened to me when I embarked on ACICIS’ two-week Public Health Study Tour (PHST) in Indonesia (Jakarta and Yogyakarta). Whilst the whole trip was amazing, some parts stuck out more than others. Learning Material…

  • Manado: Stunning natural beauty and rich architectural heritage of Indonesia

    Manado, a picturesque city in the northern part of Sulawesi, Indonesia, is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich architectural heritage. A recent architectural study tour to Manado provided an eye-opening experience for architecture enthusiasts and students alike, offering a unique blend of traditional Indonesian architecture and modern design. Regarding architectural marvels, Manado, Indonesia,…

  • During the July University winter break, 20 students, including myself, embarked on a two-week global studio to Likupang in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.  The focus of the studio was to learn about design strategies for sustainable resort tourism development in Indonesia, with the objective to map, monitor and evaluate the extent and impact of tourism development…

  • Appreciate cultural and architectural heritage of Indonesia

    As a student passionate about sustainable tourism and captivated by the unique architectural heritage of different cultures, participating in a Faculty-led Global Short Program to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, was a dream come true. This immersive experience provided me with the incredible opportunity to dive into the heart of traditional architecture and witness firsthand the sustainable…

  • Explore Healthcare in Indonesia

    During the June /July University holiday break, 13 students (including myself) and 2 lecturers embarked on a two-week study tour to Jakarta, which is the capital city of Indonesia. The group was a combination of 2nd / 3rd year Nursing and Public Health students who were eager to explore a new city.  As a public health student,…