Explore every episode of the podcast Indos Across Borders

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

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 Naufal Johascha, student of Université de Rouen, Economic major. He has been living in France for almost 4 years since he was 19 years old. Naufal shared insights on cultural adaptation, the importance of a support system, and maintaining connections with family. We also touched on dining etiquette, cooking challenges, and cultural integration. Naufal highlighted the significance of staying informed on global issues for personal growth and shared his future plans and advice for Indonesians planning to live abroad. 

In this episode, we discussed:

• Naufal's journey of living in France for almost 4 years, the initial cultural shocks and his adaptation challenges
• Why for Naufal it's important to stay true to oneself and his definition of maintaining a positive mindset and be open-minded
• The importance of supporting family and exploring new cultures
• The French dining etiquette and cultural norms
• Naufal highlights the role of news and the benefits of being well-informed for personal and professional growth
• Advices for Indonesians planning to live abroad
• Naufal's possibility of moving to other countries for new opportunities

"Stay open-minded and flexible, embrace the differences, and just look at the positive things. This is how you adapt." - Naufal Johascha

Welcome to Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we dive into the unique stories and experiences of Indonesians living abroad. Today, we speak with Helmi Alan Maghribi, Secretary to the Ambassador of Indonesia to the UN who has been living in New York, America, for 3 years. Helmi shared his journey from Indonesia to New York, touching on cultural differences and the personal challenges faced, such as living alone and maintaining long-distance relationships. He underscored the necessity of a support system comprising work colleagues and interest groups. 

In this episode, we discussed:

• Helmi's  journey from Indonesia to New York, including his educational background and career progression
• The cultural differences and the personal challenges faced, such as living alone and maintaining long-distance relationships. He underscored the necessity of a support system comprising work colleagues and interest groups
• Why Helmi thinks it's important to have a support system and how he has built one in New York
• Helmi's desire to stay in New York long-term, but also acknowledges the possibility of returning to Indonesia
• The advices Helmi shares for Indonesians aspiring to work abroad

"Be good at what you do. So good that you're the only option that makes sense. Because in the end, it all has to make sense." - Helmi Alan Maghribi