AIESEC in INDONESIA

AIESEC Indonesia has been more than 25 years continuously developing youth in Indonesia to

become future leaders who socially responsible. AIESEC Indonesia was established in 1984,

and until now already expanded its membership to 7 cities and 11 universities across

Indonesia, which are:

• Local Committee Universitas Andalas, Padang• Local Committee Bandung (UNPAD, ITB,

UNPAR)• Local Committee Surabaya (UBAYA, UNAIR)• Local Committee Universitas Diponegoro,

Semarang• Local Committee Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta• Local Committee Universiity of Gajah Mada• Local Committee BINUS University• Local Committee UPN University•  

AIESEC in University of Andalas

Since we are established on August 27th 1993, AIESEC University of Andalas through so many struggles and try to develope it self day by day. And now this LC become stronger and lead by attractive person. AIESEC University of Andalas (UA) has 9 departements that contribute to progress of AIESEC UA, the people who lead department called Vice President and who lead running of LC is President, all of them called Executive Board, for each department has managers that help Vice President to do practical things call Management Board.

Day by day, the time was running so fast. We have been 20 years never stop refilling our energy to do more for gain more. That is because of one reason, because we want to make a big impact for this organization and society.

AIESEC in Andalas University has two offices :

• Jati Office, it is near of Economic Faculty of University of Andalas.Jalan Situjuh no.1 , Jati, Padang

• Student Centre of University of Andalas office in Limau Manis, Padang.

Executive Board AIESEC University of Andalas

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Executive Board AIESEC University of Andalas

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Incoming Exchange GIP Department 1314

• LC Vice President ICX GIPNanda Pramana

nanda.pramana@aiesec.net 

• Educational Development Manager ICX GIPRahimulda Rizki Alwikiki.alwi@aiesec.net

 • Corporate Development Manager ICX GIP

Lausia Asripallausiasripal@gmail.com

 • Service Quality Managers ICX GIP

Rossy Triana Iskandarrossy.triana@aiesec.net

 Rahma Jamila Ferdinal

rahma.jamila@aiesec.net 

I N D O N E S I A

Land and Geographical Feature

 Climate

Because of Indonesia’s location near the equator and its island geography, the climate along coastal areas is hot and humid year-round. The average daily temperature is 21° to 33°C (69° to 92°F) and varies little from winter to summer. Temperatures in upland areas tend to be cooler.

Indonesia has two monsoon seasons: a wet season from November to March and a dry season from June to October. Between monsoons, the weather is more moderate. The northern parts of the country have only slight differences in precipitation during the wet and dry seasons. Average rainfall in the lowlands varies from 1,780 to 3,175 mm (70 to 125 in) per year, and in some mountain regions rainfall reaches 6,100 mm (240 in) per year. The regions with the highest rainfall include the mountainous western coast of Sumatera and the upland areas of western Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. Humidity is generally high, averaging about 80 percent yearly.

Way of Life

The sprawling Indonesian archipelago is home to many different ways of life, reflecting the region’s history. Before independence, the only factor uniting the islands was Dutch colonialism. Although the kingdoms of Sriwijaya, Majapahit, and Mataram spread their influence widely throughout the islands, none of the native empires ever controlled the whole region. Nor did Buddhism or Hinduism have a significant impact in the far eastern stretches. As the country has modernized and urbanized, life in the cities has evolved new patterns, adding additional diversity to Indonesian life.

The status of women in Indonesia is varied, and opinions about women’s roles are polarized. Most Indonesians concede that women have limited formal opportunities in social institutions, but many claim women exert considerable power within families. The Minangkabau society in western Sumatera is matrilineal—that is, property and lineage are passed down and traced through the mother’s family. However, the Minangkabau are an isolated example. In the mid-1990s women comprised less than 10 percent of managers and administrators. Feminism is largely an urban ideology in Indonesia, pursued by younger, educated women.

Men and women who live in cities generally adopt Western dress. Regionally, there are many styles of traditional dress, but most women wear a sarong (wraparound skirt or dress) and a KEBAYA, a fitted blouse. When participating in ceremonies, men often wear a BATIK shirt and a SARONG skirt, along with a SONGKOK, a black Muslim cap.

The most popular sports in Indonesia are badminton and soccer. And the traditional soccer is TAKRAW. Tennis has also gained a growing following. Several forms of martial arts, including forms that use sticks and knives, are popular in Java and Sumatera.

Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animisn in Buddha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited.

Art and Culture

The culture of  Indonesia has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including  Hinduism Buddhism  Confucianism and Islam , all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures.

Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatera, especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions.

Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat.Western culture has greatly influenced Indonesia in modern entertainment such as television shows, film and music, as well as political system and issues.India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indian-rhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malayfolk music.

War Dance - PapuaWar Dance - Papua War Dance – South East NusaWar Dance – South East Nusa

Pendet Dance - BaliPendet Dance - Bali

Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups Mentawai, Asmat,   Dani,  Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practicing their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes.

Reog Ponorogo – East JavaReog Ponorogo – East Java

Gamelan- JawaGamelan- Jawa

Curency and Money

1 euro = Rp 130001USD = Rp 9500-11000

Public Holiday

Visa and LegalitiesSocial-Cultural Visa

A single entry Social-Cultural Visa is granted for those who will conduct social-cultural activities (e.g. family gathering, education, sports, etc.) in Indonesia for a duration of up to 6 (six) months. The applicant must have a valid sponsor (company or individual) in Indonesia and must have the requirements listed below.

 Social-Cultural Visa is valid if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance and could be extended in Indonesia or converted into a Temporary Stay Visa. For the first duration until extending the visa is 60 days after the trainee arrived in at the airport in Indonesia. It can be extended for 30 days more for about 5 times.

Visa on Arrival to Indonesia

Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days and maybe extended under the permission of Indonesian Immigration with the conditions as follows: natural disaster occurs in the place visited by the tourists; the traveler is taken ill or meets with an accident during their visit. Other nationals must apply for visa at Indonesian Embassies or Consulates in their home country. In addition, the visa can not be replaced with any other forms of immigration letters. Entry ports where Visa on Arrival may be issued are the Soekarno- Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, Polonia Airport in Medan, Sultan Syarif Kasim Airport in Pekanbaru, Minangkabau Airport in Padang, Juanda Airport in Surabaya, and Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado.

WEST SUMATERA (SUMATERA BARAT)

DEMOGRAPHICS AND GEOGRAPHICS

West Sumatera lies in the middle of the western coast of Sumatera, and has an area of 42,130.82 km². Geographic features include plains, mountainous volcanic highlands formed by the Barisan mountain range that runs from north-west to south-east, and an offshore island archipelago called the Mentawai Islands. The West Sumateran coastline faces the Indian Ocean and stretches 375 km from North Sumatera province in the north-west to Bengkulu in the south-east. West Sumatera’s capital city is Padang that will be explained in the next topic special for Padang.

  The population of West Sumatera was 2.8 million in 1971, 1980 3 million, 1990 3.5 million, and 2000 4.2 million, finally 2010 Census 4.846 million with 2.404.472 males.

CLIMATE

The temperature of West Sumatera province has ranges between 220C and 320 C, and the rainfall is 2,289 mm per year. For beach city is hotter than the city that far from beach.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

The Minangkabau people inhabit the area of West Sumatera province on the island Sumatera. They speak Minangkabau language. They are predominantly Muslim, and they have a reputation throughout Indonesia as traders.Mentawaians live on the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of Sumatera, that are also part of the province. They speak Mentawai languages, which are not intelligible with either Indonesian nor Minangkabau. Most of the Mentawais are Christians nowadays.

In other hand,West Sumatera people is known as the clever and smart people. They live by global and traditional environment both. They can keep well their own culture but always curius about the global things or new technology. Here, most of people is friendly population group of Indonesia. They love to talk with foreigners and will tell about their unique society. If a visitor tries to understand the culture and Minang traditions he will soon feel himself a member of the clan. He will be invited as a guest to their homes - a unique way to become acquainted with real Indonesian life. They show their careness not only for their family and group,but also for eveyone or foreigners. But, a little bit difference with the people in Mentawai Island that life primitively and more intropert kind of people.

Culture in West Sumatera always held by leaders. West Sumatera have leaders from goverment and the leaders that chosen by society’s own rules called “Kapalo Adat ,Datuak, Cadiak Pandai”. Goverment and Kapalo Adat, Datuak and Cadiak Pandai often colaborate to make an event for Minangkabau people to preserve the culture. West Sumtra have so many festival and art like other provinces. West Sumatera has traditional house called Rumah Gadang and some event like marriage held by culture way.

Wedding ClothesWedding Clothes

Datuak / Cadiak PandaiDatuak / Cadiak Pandai Traditional House – Rumah Gadang

Traditional House – Rumah Gadang

Although West Sumatera have one name of language, but for each city having various dialect. They have their character and if somebody that have been living for long time in West Sumatera, she/he can understand the differences betweet that dialects.

ART

Art in west Sumatera is very various and most of peolple always keep their art for important event as practical things to keep their culture. Art in West Sumatera are :

Pasambahan Dance Pasambahan Dance Saluang dan TalempongSaluang dan Talempong

Randai Dance and DialogueRandai Dance and Dialogue

Piring (Plate) DancePiring (Plate) Dance

Indang danceIndang dance

TRANSPORTATIONThe province is served by Minangkabau International Airport, opened in July 2005, 23 km north-west of Padang in Ketaping, PadangPariaman regency. The airport has direct international services to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia as well as servicing most large cities in Indonesia.Significant roads include the Trans-Sumatera Highway which runs the length of the province, heading north-west towards Medan and south-east towards Jakarta, the road between Padang and Bukittinggi, and the road between Bukittinggi and Pekanbaru. The provincial government plans to upgrade the later two roads over the next few years to improve traffic flows . In January 2012, the Kelok Sembilan 970-meter long overpass was ready to be opened to the public and was in the trial stage which will be opened for vehicles in April 2012. Kelok Sembilan means 9 sharp turns is an area through which a road with tight bends passes through hilly terrain in the middle of a valley, a nice scenery, but cause congestion. After the overpass opens, the old Kelok Sembilan road is still open for tourists.

FOOD

West Sumatera is a great place for lovely food, and its cuisine is one of Indonesia's best. Water buffaloes are a symbol of West Sumatera and are used in rendang, a rich and spicy buffalo meat or beef dish. Padang food comes from West Sumatera. The Padang food restaurant chains can be found throughout Indonesia and neighboring countries, thus render it as probably the most popular regional dish in Indonesia. Dishes from the region include nasi kapau which is similar to Padang food but uses more vegetables. Ampiang dadiah (buffalo yogurt with palm sugar syrup, coconut flesh and rice) and bubur kampiun (Mung bean porridge with banana and rice yogurt) are other west Sumateran specialties. They have a lot of hot & spicy dishes, since chili is in the majority of their food. Curry is also a big part of their dishes, and quite a few use coconut milk. All of the traditional food is Halal, due to the Islamic faith of the community.

PADANG (YOUR MOTHER LAND)

Padang is the capital city and the largest city in West Sumatera. Most of people in Padang is moslem. People in Padang is the center of West Sumatera and the population now adays is about 800,000 people. Padang is famaous in some countries that have the same case of disaster because Sumatera Island (especially Padang) stands above the ring of fire-prone world with earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes active. Climate in Padang is hotter than others city in West Sumatera as a city that be coast line of West Sumatera. As the beach city ,he temperature is a high temperatur between 28.50 C - 31.50 C at mid day and 240 C - 25.50 C at night. The average annual rainfall is + 306 mm.

HOW TO REACH PADANG

There are two accesses to get Padang, domestic and international. There are many airline companies that fly from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (in Jakarta) to Minangkabau International Airport (in Padang). It takes around one and a half hour flight.As well, you can reach Padang directly from Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by using Air Asia Airline Company. The flight takes around one hour.

PEOPLE IN PADANG

People in Padang are same as the others who live scattered throughout of West Sumatera. They are warm,friendly and excited about foreigners. But most people in Padang are more busy than the other cities because Padang is the capital city. And people in Padang city use their Minangkabau language but they can speak Bahasa Indonesia as official language.’

LIFE IN PADANG

Life in Padang is simple and cheap. People eat three times per day. People in Padang always keep any rules. They will think that people who do not follow this rules are people who don not have good attitude and impolite. This is not strict but these little things are very important for you to life in Padang, keep it in your mind and try to practice it :

Sate PadangSate Padang Nasi PadangNasi Padang

Gulai AyamGulai Ayam

Gulai AyamGulai Ayam

DendengDendeng

Getting Around! Places of Attraction  Water Tour  • Carocok Beach

This beautiful beach is located in Painan, West Sumatera.You won’t find any angkot going there so you should rent an angkot or a car with driver at Basko Shopping Mall. A one day trip costs around 200.000 Rupiah for the car.To get there you will need about 2 hours. Arriving at the harbor you can take a little boat which will take you to a little island with white sand beaches, palms and rocks and a nice view to the harbour.

The boat costs around 100.000 Rupiah and the way to the island takes about 5 minutes. The water sports in these beach are so interesting such as Banana Boots, Snorkling, Water Boat, and many others. The sand is so white and the view is so amazing. This beach is so natural.

The island is perfect for swimming because there are no big waves and no flows. Furthermore, the water is refreshing cool. After swimming you can walk around and explore the little island. You will find a place to change your clothes over there, however, girls shouldn’t wear only bikini for swimming.

• Pagang and Sikuai Island

 

Nothing can beat the wonderful of these islands. These island have the most beautiful view of the beach. The sand is so white and you can do some water soprt in these islands such as Banana Boat, Snorkeling, Diving, Fishing and many others. These islands are the most wanted destination for tourism.

City Tour

 • Padang Hill

Padang Hill or Bukit Lampu is the best place in Padang to have a great view over the houses of Padang. On a sunny day, you can watch the small islands around Padang and also some ships departing from Teluk Bayur, which reminds of Padang as a main port in Sumatra from the Dutch colonization era. You can climb up the top to have a beautiful view of Padang to one side and to Pantai Air Manis on the other side.

You reach Padang hill if you cross the bridge next to the harbour. After the bridge turn left and you’ll see Padang Hill. The entrance fee is about 2,000 Rupiah, but it is totally worth it! You’ll also see some heritage of dutch colonization. There is a big cannon in the hill which was used to defend invadors. Up the hill you can take a rest of the stressful life of Padang. You can also walk down at the other side to the beach of Air Manis.

 After that you can have a bath in the sea to relax from hiking. There are no shops around the spot, so it is advised to bring your own food or drink, if you want to enjoy a picnic with the great ocean view of Padang.

• Air Manis Beach

Air Manis Beach is one of the most popular beach from West Sumatra. This is because this beach containts of a very legend story in Minangkabau people at past. It was a about a rebellious child that cursed into a stone. This beach has small wave and also many kinds of sea plantations and corals.

Prehistoric Tour

• Adityawarman Museum

 This museum shows the culture of Minangkabau, the custom of West Sumatra. Inside there are so many traditional things and handmade. There are also many kinds of traditional clothes of Minangkabau and traditional wedding dress. Adityawarman museum is one of the excat place to knoe more and explore the traditional custom and culture of West Sumatra.

Bukittinggi and Istana Pagaruyung

Bukittinggi is located about 2 hours north-east by road from the international airport in Padang. The only way to get there is by car, but all roads are good and smooth. As Bukittinggi is a tourist destination, try to avoid traveling on weekends as the traffic can be quite bad especially when climbing uphill.

• By chartered minivanKnown by the locals as "Travel" is cheapest way to get there. The approximate price is about Rp. 30.000/person for one way. The vehicle is a Honda Odyssey 2.4 minivan with a capacity of 7 seats. Keep in mind that the bus driver usually waits until the chair occupation is about 75%. Once the car is "full", the minivan will depart and take the passengers to their destination.

• By busDAMRI is the bus operator that goes to Padang (price Rp. 17.500), from there you can continue to Bukittinggi by minivan ("travel") for the price of Rp. 15.000. Not recommended for those who don't want to stop at Padang. Several bus companies (such as ALS) run buses from Parapat near Danau Toba. The trip is very winding and rough, and takes approximately 15 hours. Be prepared for bus sickness, and to pay around Rp. 185.000 (as of 2010). As the trip is uphill from Danau Toba, the one-way fare is more expensive this way than coming from the south.Numerous buses go from Medan to Jakarta and stop on the way at Bukittinggi.

• By taxiAt BIM (Bandara International Minangkabau)-International Airport of Padang, there's an official desk where you can order a taxi. The trip price is fixed and you can't bargain. This is the better and faster way of getting a taxi. A taxi trip to Bukittinggi is Rp. 225.000. You pay 50% of the cost to the driver when getting in and the other 50% at arrival (Dec 2011). Recommended for small groups up to 4 people.

• Get aroundBesides city transportation (Angkutan kota), Bus charter and car rental is your solution for your trip in this city. If you want to rent a car, it's best to do so at Minangkabau International Airport. This will make it easy to get the city and it can minimize your time and cost.

In town

Bukittinggi is a small town, so these places are within walking distance with each other (15-30 minute walk).Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Japang), a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built by the Japanese during World War II. There is a two-story observation tower that overlooks the Sianok Canyon. Ticket price: Rp. 4.000 (Aug 2012). The tunnel entrance fee is another Rp. 6.000 (Aug 2012). During dusk you can observe megabats flying from the gorges to the forest in order to feed from the fruits on the trees. This is also a good place to get in contact with guides for tours such as to Lake Maninjau (see below) or jungle/hiking trips through the Canyon.

Fort de Kock. A fort built by the Dutch (nothing is left, only a water reservoir is on top of the hill) and Bundo Kanduang Park. The park includes a quite nice zoo with several birds and a couple of (rather sad) Orang Utans, elephants, bears, a Tapir and others, as well as a replica Rumah Gadang (traditional house), used as a museum of Minangkabau culture (many curiosities, such as stuffed animals with two heads and six legs, model houses and traditional dresses, foreign currencies... entrance Fee an extra Rp. 1000 as of Aug 2012). The Dutch hilltop outpost Fort de Kock is connected to the zoo by the Limpapeh pedestrian overpass. Ticket price: Rp. 8.000 (Aug 2012), camera Rp. 100.000 (June 2008 - as of 2012 there was no sign of a camera fee).House of Bung Hatta (the first Vice President of Indonesia).

• Clock Tower (Jam Gadang = Great Clock)

There are horse carriages waiting around the Jam Gadang area. Please be cautioned that the rides are very costly, therefore please ask for their rates first.

Istana Pagaruyung

Clock Tower

Japanese Hole

Several Points to Consider Religions

In West Sumatra, there are 5 big religions, they are Islam, Protestantism, Roman Catholicsm, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism.Personal Communication. Mostly people in West Sumatra are moeslems.

 Attitudes and Action

Most of People in Padang are Moeslims, so we strict to the Moeslim rules and norms such as not allowed to drink ,drunk and doing sex activities in front of public .You are not allowed to drink in public because if the public shows you drink in front of public, may be they will angry to you and ask you to go way , and government in Padang city never allowed you to drink alcohol.

 Clothing

For the cloth you are not allowed to wear bikini (something like this) in the beach, everybody will pay attention to much to you or people in the beach expel you to go. It’s better for you to wear decent clothes and close, it is okay for you to wear jeans and t-shirt (for intern especially), because it will make you easier to go everywhere by public transportations in Padang. Wear the long clothes is very good and polite.

 Mosquitoes

The climate in Indonesia and Padang itself causes the existance of mosquitoes and other insects. So, we really recommend you to prepare for the mosquito lotions to bring to Indonesia especially in Padang.

What Intern Should Know?

Intern’s Life Travelling in Indonesia  

Indonesia is a beautiful archipelago that consists of many beautiful natures and cultural things. Indonesia also has so many historical stories. Those aspects become the most attracting things that make Indonesia as one of the country that is really good for doing travelling.  Social Interaction

 People in Padang most of them are warm, friendly and excited about foreigners. But most people in Padang are more busy than the other cities because Padang is the capital city. People in Padang city use their Minang language but they can speak Bahasa Indonesia as official language , but most Padang people can’t speak english.

Toilet Most of the toilet in Indonesia especially in Padang are different than the western toilet. Some of the people use squad toilet and in not all of the houses has shower in it.

Important Words  Some words and Phrases in Indonesia  English                           Bahasa IndonesiaGood Morning Selamat PagiGood Afternoon Selamat SiangI want to go to … Saya mau ke

…                       How many minutes does it take …? Berapa menit untuk …?         Left. Kiri.(meaning of stop in angkot)

                                 How much? Berapa?                                      Do you have change? Ada

kembali?                          Thank you. Terima kasih.                            You’re welcome. Sama sama.Be careful. Hati – hati.Sorry. Maaf.See you again! Sampai jumpa lagi!        

Slang

Ayo! Let’s go!Dadah ByeMakasih ThanksIya YesTidak No (not)Tidak pedas Not spicyGalauConfusion

Numbers in Bahasa Indonesia

Emergency Number  

PolicePolresta Padang      0751 - 22317 atau 0751 – 840186SMS  : 08116611888

 HospitalRumah Sakit Dr M Djamil PadangJl Perintis Kemerdekaan PADANG Rumah Sakit Yos SudarsoJl Situjuh 1 PADANG 25128

Communication ServicesInformation Service Number: 118Blue Bird Taxi: 0751-442123

Logistics

• There are few things that you should not forget to include into your luggage when coming:

• Your Travel Insurance! This is the most important of all. We never expect any bad things happen to our trainees, so it’s so recommended for all of the trainee to have the Travel Insurance.

• Your favorites tapes, CD’s and books• Some pictures of your family, friends, house, city, etc. • Some typical sweets or dishes• Your National flag and all sorts of presentation materials to

make a cultural presentation. • Some tapes with your typical music and folklore.• Your dictionary, from your language into Indonesian or into

English. • Some recipes of your traditional dishes.• Some small souvenirs. Families may host you and it would be

nice if you can leave them some presents from your country.• Sleeping bag and/or bed sheets• Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc. for the first month; indeed you

will probably spend quite a lot to• settle the first month and you won’t know about prices so better

get it from home. • If you take any sort of medicine, bring the prescription with you.• If you wear glasses and contact lenses, also bring the

prescription with you. • Your Passport with visa and copies of it.• A supply of passport photos (about 4-6)• Your credit card (check how much your home bank charge you

abroad). • Enough money to live, at least for the first month

What do we expect from theTrainee

First of all, we hope that your stay in our country fulfills all your expectations and more. We expect you to complete all the responsibilities stated on your TN-form by the end of your traineeship. Remember that you are an Ambassador of your country and AIESEC, if you fail, the company will get a bad impression of both your country and AIESEC.

This will affect us directly, because the business community is small and really close-knit, so bad news travels rapidly. If you have any problems with the company, please inform us immediately, so that the traineeship may continue its course successfully. We hope trainees can respect all of the differences and culture shock in here.

Indonesian Society’s Habits

The concept of TIMEThe Indonesian time is called flexi time and that’s why the Indonesian Standard time is often referred to asIndonesian stretchable time. In Indonesian generally people do not stick to time, though the situati on hasimproved a lot, still Time is not as important as the outcome is. If the work is completed Indonesians count that as more important. That is why, you may be waiting, and you may face people being late. If you are told that something will happen in 5 min, it might mean it will happen in half an hour time. Simply, in Indonesia everything takes time.

 The Life of an AIESEC member

AIESECers in Indonesian are generally young, they study, they work for AIESEC and they are expected to be with the family as well so that makes their day a very long one. A lot of parents do not allow their children (aiesecers) to stay out late – especially girls. AIESEC in Indonesia has a lot of work for its members so AIESEC work is very taxing as well.

AIESECers in AIESEC UNAND are so close between each other. We always make a joke if we are come together. And sometimes we also make a joke with the trainees. So, you need not to think seriously in this part. This is just the way to get closer with the trainees.

 The aim of an AIESEC internship is to learn by doing and facing a lot of challenges. All your experiences on your traineeship would not necessarily be pleasant. The best thing would be see things the way they are and add a lot of your professional perspective.

 

New lifestyle in Indonesia

The concept of cultural ShockYes, cultural shocks will happen in Indonesia, they happen in every culture, especially in such a different from any other culture as Indonesian, and the idea is how best to reduce them.

 You could come across the following Symptoms:

• Sadness, loneliness, melancholy• Insomnia, desire to sleep too much or too

little• Changes in temperament, depression, feeling

vulnerable, feeling powerless• Anger, irritability, resentment, unwillingness

to interact with others• Identifying with the old culture or idealizing

the old country• Loss of identity• Trying too hard to absorb everything in the

new culture or country• Lack of confidence• Feelings of inadequacy or insecurity• Developing stereotypes about the new culture• Longing for family