Selamat datang di episode terbaru Indos Across Borders, podcast yang mendalami kisah hidup orang Indonesia yang membangun kehidupan di luar negeri. Di episode ini, kita ngobrol dengan Indira Ardiyatna, seorang Konsultan di Anthesis Group, yang berbagi cerita perjalanannya dari Teknik Industri di ITS, hingga meraih gelar master di bidang Teknik Lingkungan di Glasgow, Inggris. Indira membagikan banyak pelajaran berharga, mulai dari pengalaman adaptasi, kerinduan akan Indonesia, hingga saran untuk teman-teman yang baru memulai hidup di luar negeri.

Dalam episode ini, kita membahas:

• Transisi pendidikan dari Teknik Industri ke Teknik Lingkungan di ITS dan keputusan untuk melanjutkan S2
• Alasan memilih Glasgow sebagai destinasi pendidikan
• Persiapan beasiswa dan dokumen penting untuk studi di luar negeri
• Kehidupan di Glasgow dan kesan pertama tentang aksen Inggris
• Kerinduan akan Indonesia dan kebiasaan kecil seperti naik sepeda
• Pengalaman kerja dan magang di Inggris setelah lulus S2
• Saran untuk teman-teman yang baru datang ke Inggris

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Siapa Indira

02:22 - Transisi dari Teknik Industri ke Teknik Lingkungan ITS, memutuskan ambil S2

09:00 - Alasan memilih Glasgow sebagai destinasi pendidikan

16:45 - First impression dari Glasgow, aksen Inggris, dan infrastruktur kota

21:25 - Kerinduan Indira naik sepeda ketika kecil

23:00 - Gambaran kehidupan sehari-hari di Glasgow

25:50 - Musim di Inggris & Prancis

32:00 - Visa untuk berlibur ke Eropa, dari Inggris

37:00 - Kerinduan kehidupan di kota besar di Indonesia

39:30 - Personality dan interaksi dengan orang Inggris

49:40 - Magang & kerja di Inggris setelah lulus S2

1:00:00 - Rencana lanjut tinggal di Inggris / kembali ke Indonesia

1:04:00 - Pelajaran selama tinggal di Inggris

1:11:45 - Saran untuk teman-teman yang tinggal di Inggris / luar negeri pada umumnya

1:14:22 - Perubahan hidup setelah merubah mindset

1:22:34 - Pesan untuk Indira yang berusia 12 tahun

Selamat datang di episode terbaru Indos Across Borders, podcast yang menggali perjalanan hidup orang Indonesia yang membangun kehidupan di luar negeri. Hari ini, kita ngobrol sama Putri Jaylita, seorang au pair yang kini sedang menjalani program Ausbildung di Jerman. Putri berbagi kisah inspiratifnya, mulai dari pengalaman sebagai au pair, adaptasi budaya di Eropa, hingga menemukan kebahagiaan dalam pekerjaannya sebagai caregiver.

Dalam episode ini, kita membahas:

• Apa itu program au pair, persyaratan yang diperlukan, dan bagaimana cara menemukan host family
• Perjalanan Putri dari program au pair hingga transisi ke Ausbildung di Jerman
• Pengalaman traveling ke Prancis, Swiss, Belanda, Denmark, dan Spanyol, dan lebih banyak lagi, dengan budget terbatas
• Culture shock di Eropa dan rasa rindu akan comfort food khas Indonesia
• Pemahaman tentang panti jompo di Jerman, stigma yang ada, dan realitas sebenarnya
• Bagaimana Putri menemukan kebahagiaan dalam pekerjaan caregiving Pelajaran hidup yang Putri petik serta bagaimana cara mengatasi berbagai tantangan

Useful links

• AuPairWorld.com
• Goethe Institut
• GuruJerman.id
• Superprof.co.id
• https://jakarta.diplo.de/id-id/service/visa-einreise/au-pair-2554510

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Gari Soedarjo, Founder of Esaiku and a virtual assistant for a US-based startup. Gari shares his inspiring journey, from navigating university life in the US, to winning a green card lottery, to founding Esaiku while working in Silicon Valley. His story is about resilience, determination, and his passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How Gari was inspired by his Father and Brother, who studied in the US, to pursue his own dreams abroad
• His journey as a university student in the US and how he adapted to a new culture
• Why he called himself "the lucky kid", the story of him winning the green card lottery
• Landing his first job in Silicon Valley while developing his own project, Esaiku
• The founding story of Esaiku and its mission to help Indonesians achieve their academic goals
• Returning to Indonesia and continuing to grow Esaiku as a platform for aspiring students
• His practical tips for writing standout admission essays and advice for Indonesians dreaming of studying abroad

Schedule a free 1-on-1 advice call with Gari: calendly.com/garicalendar/esaiku-get-free-advice

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Claudia Natasha Montolalu, who has been pursuing her Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago’s Harris School since 2022. Audi shares her path from Indonesia to the U.S., driven by her commitment to public policy.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Why Claudia chose a Master’s in Public Policy in the US after earning her Economics degree in Indonesia
• Her perseverance through scholarship rejections before ultimately securing an LPDP award
• Her summer internship experience with the United Nations in Bonn, Germany
• First impressions of the U.S., from the clean air to the climate
• How life in the U.S. encouraged her to "look within" beyond societal expectations
• How familiarity with U.S. pop culture eased her transition, avoiding major culture shock
• Observations on U.S. public transportation and infrastructure compared to Europe
• Her role as Co-Founder of Yayasan 8detik Indonesia

"Be confident in anything — whatever the situation is, there’s always a way." - Claudia Natasha

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Novinta Kasenčákova, Marketing Coordinator at Zebra Technologies, who has been living in the Czech Republic since 2019. Novinta shares her journey from early dreams of living abroad to finding her path through cultural adaptation, personal growth, and new creative pursuits.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How international TV fueled Inta's dream to live abroad
• Meeting her future husband on a work trip to Vietnam
• Pursuing her ambitions with inspiration from EduFair
• How having a clear goal kept her ambitious and ready for each new step
• Inta's unpopular opinion: Learning Czech made German feel easy
• Adjusting to Czech culture and building adult friendships
• The role of confidence and self-worth in Inta journey abroad
• Embracing creativity through thrift selling as self-expression
• The reflections on the differences in parenting between Indonesia and Western countries
• Inta’s advice for Indonesians aspiring to live abroad

"Know what you want, set aside limiting beliefs, stay curious, and in everything you do, be confident and put yourself forward as an equal human being." - Novinta Kasenčákova

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Anissa Chandra, Quality Management professional at a leading German company. Having lived in Germany for 12 years, Anissa shares her inspiring story of moving abroad right after high school at SMAN 82 Jakarta. From applying to universities to adjusting to a new culture, Anissa shares practical advice for Indonesians considering a move abroad.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How her family’s background fueled her ambition to live abroad.
• The process of searching for universities in Germany and adjusting to a new culture
• The unique traits of German people, especially their directness and obsession with perfectionism
• Cultural adjustments and her first impressions of life in Germany
• Overcoming challenges, including winter depression, and the coping mechanisms that helped her thrive
• The impact of living in Germany on her personal growth, and how cultural differences shaped her development
• Finding love across borders and the emotional journey that came with it.
• Anissa’s honest advice for Indonesians thinking about making the move to Germany

"Having the right mentality is key. Stay focused on what you want to achieve. Always remember why you're there — it'll be worth it." - Anissa Chandra

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we dive into the unique stories and experiences of Indonesians living abroad. Today, we’re joined by Priscilla Giovanny, a Web and Graphic Designer at AppAsia Berhad, who also runs a thriving side business as a lash technician at Lavinia Beauty & Wellbeing in Voiron, France. In this episode, Priscilla shares her story of moving from bustling Kuala Lumpur to the serene foothills of the French Alps, where she discovered not just a new country, but a new lifestyle.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How Priscilla left Kuala Lumpur after meeting the love of her life, a Frenchman, and her transition to a slower, more peaceful life in Voiron
• The requirements of navigating the French visa process for marriage, and the patience it demands
• Priscilla’s unexpected passion for skiing, a hobby she picked up after moving to the French Alps
• Cultural differences in daily life—how booking appointments and handling schedules in France is far slower and more formal compared to the fast-paced efficiency of Indonesia
• The importance of doing your homework before moving abroad: why it’s essential to research the realities of living in a new country and not just romanticize the experience based on social media
• How learning new skills can lead to unexpected opportunities, just like Priscilla’s journey from graphic design to becoming a lash tech at a local beauty salon

"Living abroad isn’t always how it’s romanticized on social media. Stay patient, pursue your passions, and prepare ahead to avoid culture shock." - Priscilla Giovanny

Connect with Priscilla:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Find her work here:

• Lavinia Beauty & Wellbeing
• Instagram: Lavinia Beauty & Wellbeing

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Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we dive into the unique stories and experiences of Indonesians living abroad. Today, we speak with Annisa Anjarsari, the Move Manager of Schmidt Global Relocations, who has been living in the Netherlands for 6 years. Annisa shares her story about moving from Surabaya to pursue her dream abroad.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Annisa's move to the Netherlands, her educational background, and career journey
• Dutch directness, which may be shocking to Indonesians
• Professional experiences and work environment in the Netherlands, and why confidence and curiosity are essential when living abroad
• Annisa's experience with the language barrier and why she believes learning Dutch is necessary
• Her daily life in the Netherlands, including using a bicycle as daily transportation
• The challenges and benefits of living abroad, and her personal growth
• Coping mechanisms and support systems

"I think it’s a valuable skill to learn how to give opinions that aren’t based only on feelings, but grounded in logic." - Annisa Anjarsari

Connect with Annisa:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram----more----

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