category Indonesia
As my time in Jakarta comes to a close, I think it is important to give an overview of the organization I have been working for over the past five months. The Center for Indonesia Policy Studies (CIPS) is an… Continue Reading →
Jakarta is really starting to feel like home. The workers at my most frequented restaurants know my usual order, I can get around my neighbourhood without Google Maps, I have a group of friends that hold game nights, and overall,… Continue Reading →
Since I arrived here in Jakarta, this first blog post has been on my mind. I wanted to get started on it nice and early so I would have plenty of time to collect my thoughts and articulate them meaningfully…. Continue Reading →
After one month in Jakarta, I look back on the first day I arrived here, and what it meant to me.
CAPI intern Kelly Van der Heide and I discuss our upcoming internships in South East Asia. Kelly will working at Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW) in Bangkok, Thailand, and I will be working for the Center for Indonesian Policy… Continue Reading →
Introduction Indonesia is a diverse and magnificent country with varying degrees of development. However, it is currently classified as a developing country that has made significant progress in economic growth over the past few decades. As a result, the United… Continue Reading →
As a recent CIPS intern in Jakarta, I cannot express enough how truly transformative and fulfilling my experience was. I provided me a journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and professional growth that I will cherish forever. With a heart full… Continue Reading →
One of the notable things about Marcus Aurelius’ work, Meditations, is that it was not intended for public consumption. This timeless piece was something he wrote for himself. This work shows Aurelius holding himself to higher pursuits such as self-discipline,… Continue Reading →
Dear Future Intern, Congratulations! You have a wealth of amazing experiences that await you abroad, wherever you may go! Below, I have attached five pieces of advice from my experience in Jakarta. I wish you all the best and good… Continue Reading →
