Whether you have travelled to Indonesia or another country, a universal tip to getting by is to learn basic language phrases. Regardless, of how long you are in another country for, being able to communicate in just few words can … Read More
With the travel climate returning back to normal, many individuals are planning their next getaway. Central Asia has become one of the most up-and-coming destinations for students to travel to, and it’s no secret as to why. In this article, … Read More
Let’s face it – we all love it when a visitor to the country demonstrates a love for the local music. This is especially the case in Korea. Show friends, family or work associates an extensive knowledge of Kpop at … Read More
I first heard of the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) when I was studying Indonesian at University. My Indonesian language teacher recommended it as a way of practicing Indonesian outside of class. I figured it would be helpful … Read More
For those who are not familiar with telling time in Indonesian or struggle to (there’s no shame in this), then this article is for you. Arguably, it’s a little more complicated than English because there is flexibility around the concept … Read More
Japan is home to some of the most densely populated cities in the world, making the process of home hunting difficult and daunting. From language barriers to steep pre-deposits and high living costs, Japan’s housing system presents many barriers to … Read More
Being familiar with Indonesian greetings is advantageous in promoting friendly and effective interactions. Its also a great introduction into the language and culture of Indonesia. This article will explore some key Indonesian greetings that have served me well and can … Read More
If you’re studying Japanese, you may have heard of the phrase “空気を読む” (kuuki wo yomu), one of the many unspoken rules in the culture. Though seemingly similar to what is referred to as ‘reading between the lines’ in Western countries, … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions and uncertainties for thousands of Australian university students including myself. We have had to adjust to a new reality. Remote learning will never replace the authentic experience of traveling to Indonesia. But it has … Read More
Like our Asia Options team, we know many of have been waiting for the opportunity to finally visit (or return to) Asia! Be it for work, study, or simply some long-awaited travel. Asian countries are slowly opening up to the … Read More
Although you may be familiar with the big names in social media in your own country, you may not be as familiar with the entirely different suite of apps and services used by the billions of Mandarin speakers in China … Read More
The practice of Yoga has taken the world by storm with its popularity increasing over the years. The benefits of doing Yoga are immense with positive effects on our physical and mental health, from improving our fitness level to promoting … Read More
When deciding to learn Chinese, Mandarin Chinese is almost always the default choice. It is after all China’s official language and is by far the most widely spoken variety of Chinese. Nonetheless, the Chinese language is linguistically very diverse. It … Read More
Are you interested in learning Hindi as part of your degree in Australia? The Australian National University provides one of only two Hindi programmes in the country where this is possible (the other being La Trobe University). Central to the … Read More
Ever wondered what is it like to work and live in Taiwan? Are you curious to know more about it? Today Rebecca Robinson and Mitchell Smoothy will share their own experiences with you, after both having completed their internships in … Read More
With COVID restrictions in place in Japan preventing international travel and exchange opportunities for almost two years, there have been glimmers of hope for change. For those of you who anticipate an exchange in Japan, you may have considered undertaking … Read More
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of Indian history? Well buckle up, because India is a very ancient land with a very long and rich history. Roughly speaking, Indian history begins in 3500 BC (or even older) with the … Read More
Whether you aspire to become an expat in Korea for your post-university career, or you want to gain work experience abroad, an internship with Austrade in Seoul is the perfect experience for the inexperienced. In November 2018, I completed a … Read More
When I reflect on my three months in Indonesia, unexpectedly cut down from the six I had planned due to the pandemic, my fondest memories are all somehow related to my internship with an environmental advocacy NGO: Greeneration Foundation. Studying … Read More
Having recently come back to Australia after being in Japan for two and a half years on the MEXT scholarship, former scholar Meira Chen sat down with us to talk all about her experience. Whether it be about the great … Read More