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
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
Introduction to ACICIS In this article Nicholas Metherall & Harry Roache-Wilson give you the lowdown on the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). Within the realm of Australia–Indonesia relations, ACICIS has become a key authoritative institution. Indeed, ACICIS has pioneered the … Read More
For most of my life, the entire sum of my knowledge of Indonesia could be neatly summarised by three dot points: Kuta Beach, Bali; Komodo Dragons; and Australia’s closest neighbour I’d travelled to Bali with my family as a young child, … Read More
In this article, Asia Options interviews the interviewers. We bring you the insights of the bright new generation of Australians who have taken risks and made the leap to become a journalist in Indonesia. Our inspiring interview subjects include Meghan Downes (ANU) … Read More
Photo courtesy of Matt Davies An Indonesia study visa has widely been understood as one of the main obstacles preventing students from studying in Indonesia. Recently one Asia Options community member asked about research permission and other visas for study. … Read More