Category: Indonesia
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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 amazing destination to explore a new culture and gain new experiences. Here are some of the things that I experienced and learnt when travelling to…
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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 through the New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant, of which I am a recipient. I wanted to complete the subject “Professional Placement” in a way I…
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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 I had heard before and occasionally experienced every now and then as well. But throughout this trip, I was learning something new every moment! Whether…
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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 Bali are. I am extremely grateful for the numerous friends I made and will certainly cherish these memories I have. Last summer, I was extremely…
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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 say it was everything more than we had ever expected it to be. Going into this project, I was unsure of what to expect. I…
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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. This included holistically understanding and using skills of patience, time management, and adaptability by viewing them through a different lens. This is something I wouldn’t…
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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 just some of the questions that I had before I embarked on one of my most fulfilling experiences since beginning my studies. As part of…
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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. Q: Why did you decide to undertake this virtual program? Studying a Bachelor of Health Science and majoring in Global Health, the ACICIS Public Health…
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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 reside for the next 6 months of my life. Today I realise that that leap of faith (AKA my yolo move) was the best decision…
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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 our ‘buddies’. They were there to accompany us during travel, help us with the language, and to show us parts of their city and culture…
