As an Indonesian, my initial thought was, why would Australians need to learn Bahasa Indonesia? Wouldn’t it be easier if I just communicate with them in English? Though my way of thinking was dead wrong. It turns out that Australians need to learn Bahasa Indonesia, like Indonesians need to learn [...]
A Message from the Consortium Director ACICIS regards the health and security of our students ‘in-country’ in Indonesia as our first priority. We provide participants with accurate, up-to-date information on the security situation in Indonesia prior to their departure, and provide regular updates on any changes to this assessment. All [...]
This is a story of an ACICIS student who is fascinated by a traditional instrumental ensemble of Indonesia — gamelan. Alexandre Jeanson is currently in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, undertaking Flexible Language Immersion Program (FLIP), a semester-long program in which students can choose a mix of Indonesian language classes and other regular [...]
Dhira Rozaandiar ACICIS Program Assistant Dhira joins ACICIS as a Program Assistant in 2022 to assist with Tours and Intensive Programs. Dhira holds a Bachelor of Letters from Sanata Dharma University (USD). During his final year, Dhira participated in a one-semester exchange program at Handong Global University, the Republic of Korea, in which he was fully immersed in Korean culture, language, and society. […]
Michelle Tjugito ACICIS Program Assistant Michelle joins ACICIS as a Program Assistant to assist with the Professional Practicum programs in Jakarta. Michelle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. From the beginning, she gradually developed her expertise in indigenous, marginalised, and heterogeneous communities. […]
Carolus Suksmo Praksono ACICIS Program Assistant Carlo joins ACICIS as a Program Assistant in 2022 to assist with Tours and Intensive Programs. Carlo graduated from Sanata Dharma University majoring in English Education. He spent his high school in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea which motivates him to learn more about languages and cultures from overseas. […]
Ario Bimo Seno ACICIS Program Assistant Bimo joins the ACICIS team as a Program Assistant to assist with the Professional Practicum programs in Jakarta. Bimo is a Corporate Communications Graduate from Atma Jaya Catholic University in 2021. […]
Gisella Yurisda Rarassari Finance and Administration Officer Giselle joined the ACICIS Finance and Administration department in 2018. She holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta. In 2013, she had the opportunity to participate in a Harvard World Model United Nation (HWMUN), held in Melbourne, Australia, and as a speaker for issues in Special Politics. […]
Berlin Adi Pranedya Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer Berlin holds a Bachelor of Education (English Language Education) from Sanata Dharma University. Prior to joining ACICIS as a Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer, Berlin worked as an Indonesian language instructor for foreigners and has worked with Peace Corps volunteers, diplomats from multiple countries, including Australia, and Fulbright researchers. […]
Elis Zuliati Anis Visa Administration Officer Elis joined ACICIS in July 2022 as the Visa Administration Officer (VAO). She holds a master degree in Communication and Development Studies from Ohio University, USA and PhD Candidate in Media and Communication Studies at the University of Western Australia. She currently services as a non-tenured lecturer at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and has worked at the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS), Gadjah Madjah University. […]
