careers after acicis

Jennifer studied at Universities GadjahMada (UGM) and Muhammadiyah (UMM)

in 2002.

After ACICIS she won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in 2006.

Jennifer is currently doing a PhD in International Law and hopes to have a career

in international dispute resolution and human rights in the Asia-Pacific.

“ACICIS is a wonderful program and gave me opportunities that shaped the course of my life so

far.”

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Matt studied at UGM in 2002.

After ACICIS he returned to Australia to complete his medical degree.

In 2007 Matt went to Brunei on a 6-week general surgery rotation; 2008 saw him in

Padang doing a 2-month elective in a public hospital focusing on infectious

diseases and emergency medicine. Matt foresees his medical career involving

work in Indonesia/Asia.

“Long live the ACICIS program and all those involved with it.”


Simon took part in the 2008 Journalism

Professional Practicum program in

Jakarta.

His internship was at radio station 68H, where he did several on air stories.

Simon is now back in Sydney finishing

his Masters in Journalism degree.

“It was one of the most fascinating andinsightful times of my life.”


In 2007 Rebecca studied Islamic

Business at the Indonesian Islamic

University (UII) in Yogyakarta.

Whilst there she also did an internship

at a refuge for street children.

She is currently looking for a media

position with an NGO in Indonesia.

“My experience in Indonesia has beenthe most valuable year of my life to date.”


Martha studied at UGM in 2001.

After ACICIS she completed an Honours thesis on Indonesia’s decentralisation laws on foreign investment before beginning work as a senior

research analyst for RepuTex.

In 2006 Martha went to Shanghai to establish the firm’s China office and lead research into

the development of criteria for Chinese companies seeking to safeguard against

reputation and CSR related risk exposures.

“Indonesia still holds a very special place in my heart.”


Deanne studied at UGM and UMM in

2002/3. She wrote her Malang field

report on street children in Yogyakarta.

After ACICIS she worked as a

translator/editor for an NGO in Jakarta called Rahima.

Deanne is now a Features Deputy

Editor with The Jakarta Post, rubbing

shoulders with celebrities like Nicolas Saputra (right).

“ACICIS paved the path to my future.”


Robert studied at UGM and UMM in 1997/98.

After ACICIS he went to Timor Leste and worked as a consultant on bilateral &

multilateral aid projects.

Robert has completed a Masters of International and Comm. Development at Deakin University and is currently doing a

PhD in International Development.

“ACICIS is a great program that gave me opportunities to work and study with amazing people in Indonesia, which has influenced my

career path since graduating.”


Claire Hadley studied at UGM in 2005. Whilst there she played for UGM in a National Student Hockey competition.

After ACICIS she completed an Honours project in Anatomy and Human Biology.

Claire hopes to go into scientific research and a PhD, with the opportunity to

collaborate with her Indonesian colleagues.

“Living in Indonesia not only taught me about the country but about myself.”


Ulla Keech-Marx studied at UGM and UMM in 2002.

After ACICIS she completed her B Asian Studies (Indonesian), achieving First Class

Honours.

Ulla is currently working on the Indonesia Program at AusAID, soon to be posted to Kupang as the Aus Government Rep for

development in Eastern Indonesia.

“My ACICIS year gave me invaluable insights and understanding that have fundamentally shaped who I am and what I do for a living.”


Luke studied at UGM in 2000.

After ACICIS he worked as a Consultant to the International Labour Organization

in Jakarta and as a Lawyer at Minter Ellison in Melbourne.

Luke is currently on a Commonwealth Scholarship, taking a Master of Laws at

the University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies).

“It’s a cliché but it’s true: my time on ACICIS changed my life – probably more so

than any other experience.”


Drew studied at UGM and UMM in 2007. He wrote his Malang field report

on the traditional oil industry in the Cepu Bloc.

Drew is currently completing a Law/Asian Studies degree, and plans

on returning to Indonesia to seek employment.

“A journey of incredible challenges and great enjoyment, I learnt a great deal about myself and a different culture.”


Sunny studied at UGM in 1999.

After ACICIS she volunteered as a translator for an orangutan research

project in Malaysia. She then managed the Gunung Palung Orangutan Project in

West Kalimantan, before doing her Research Masters on hybrid gibbons in

Central Borneo.

Sunny is now doing her PhD on the impacts of oil palm development on rural

livelihoods in Sarawak, Malaysia.

“ACICIS laid the foundations for all the work I’ve done in Indonesia & Malaysia.”


Siaan studied at UGM in 2004.

After ACICIS she worked at the Department of Immigration and

Citizenship, married an Indonesian from West Java and won an Endeavour Award

to research in Malaysia for 12 months.

Sian is currently in her final year of a PhD on Malaysia-Australia relationships.

“ACICIS gave me invaluable cultural and social understanding & taught me so much

more than just Indonesian language.”


Clare took part in the 2008

Journalism Professional Practicum. Her internship was at Metro TV in Jakarta.

Clare is currently finishing her double degree in Journalism and Law.

She is also reporting and producing Red Carpet/Entertainment news for TV1 and Sci-Fi Channels (Foxtel), thanks to her experience

at Metro TV.

“The ACICIS Journalism Practicum was exciting, hard work, lots of fun and very worthwhile.”


Fran studied at UGM in 2001.

After ACICIS she worked for five years as a policy officer for the Victorian Office

of Multicultural Affairs.

Fran is currently on assignment in Kunming, China with the Australian

Youth Ambassadors for Development program.

“Through the ACICS program I developed an abiding love of Indonesia, her culture, people and language. It is a terrific program and I’m

very glad I did it.”


Jessica Lea Dunn studied at UGM and Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) in 2007.

After ACICIS she won a travelling scholarship to broaden her career experience

overseas.

She is currently finishing her degree in Industrial Design and is hoping to use her

scholarship money to organise a design internship with XS Project in Jakarta.

“It changed my life, opened my eyes and broadened my mind. You'll regret it if you don't!”


Lisa took part in the 2008 JPP. Her internship was at ABC's Jakarta Bureau.

Amongst other things, she researched background and talent for a 14-minute ABC

TV ‘Foreign Correspondent’ story.

Lisa is currently completing her final year of journalism and working as an assistant

producer for ABC's Australian Network.

“Extraordinary scenes in Suharto's street the day he died. I couldn't believe it! I was there, watching history unfold with the ABC crew.”


Clare studied at UGM and UMM in 2004.

After ACICIS she worked at a local urban community development NGO in Yogya

for a year.

In 2007 Clare completed an honours thesis on Muslim Intellectualism in Indonesia.

She is now working at The Asia Foundation in Jakarta on Islam and

development programs.

“Through the ACICIS experience I gained understanding that I will use throughout the

rest of my life.”


Adelle studied at UGM in 2006.

After ACICIS she worked as Ministerial Liaison Officer in the office of a South

Australian government Minister.

Adelle is now working as the Central and Eastern European Know-how

Coordinator for a London city law firm.

“My ACICIS experience gave me a better understanding of people and my place in the world; it has left an indelible imprint on my

life.”


Allison studied at UGM in 2007.

Whilst in Yogyakarta she wrote a research report on Indonesia-Australia

relations.

Allison is now studying for her PhD on energy security in Southeast Asia. She

also tutors for the School of Government at the University of

Tasmania.

“The ACICIS program was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen my language

skills.”


Willy studied at UGM in 2006, including a semester at the Centre for Religious &

Cross Cultural Studies.

He is currently doing Honours in Asian Studies; studying the role of Pesantren in Indonesian Communities. In the future

Willy hopes to begin a career in education in Indonesia.

“The most valuable result of my time in Indonesia has been the interest in religion I

gained. Studying Islam is gradually revealing to me the truth about a religion

which is much maligned and misunderstood in Australia.”


Dylan took part in the 2008 JPP. His internship was at State Broadcaster TVRI.

After ACICIS he went to Aceh with World Vision before accepting a Communications job at the International HQ of the Centre for

International Forestry Research.

Dylan just finished a speaking tour about World Visions work in Aceh.

“ACICIS was an awesome experience that has literally changed the direction of my life, leaving

me a lot more inspired & knowledgeable.”


Erin studied at UGM in 2006.

After ACICIS he worked as a reporter for a regional newspaper on the SA-VIC border before

heading across to Perth to fill in at the ACICIS Secretariat.

He is now on an AYAD volunteer placement with the International Organization for Migration in

Jakarta, working as a media and communications officer.

“If it wasn’t for ACICIS, I probably would never have visited Indonesia let alone studied there. Now it’s like a

second home to me and I can’t stop going back!”


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