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What is your occupation\/What do you study?<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior Project Officer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fun fact you would like to share with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n I love durian!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What made you so interested in Australia\/Indonesia?<\/strong><\/p>\n I worked in Jakarta for 14 months and became very passionate about Indonesian culture.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is your most memorable culture shock experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n After living in Jakarta for 6 months I travelled to rural Aceh Selatan and had to use the mandi besar for the first time – it was a very quick shower!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is your favourite place to visit in Indonesia\/Australia?<\/strong><\/p>\n Semarang, Jawa Tengah<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Favourite meal in Indonesia\/Australia?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tempe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How about your favourite word in Indonesian\/English?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Aduhhh<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you have a favourite Indonesian\/Australian film?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Castle<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How did you first become interested in Indonesia\/Australia?<\/strong><\/p>\n I lived in Jakarta for 14 months<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any hopes for the bilateral relationship?<\/strong><\/p>\n More young Australians are aware of the incredible diversity of Indonesian culture<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In your opinion, how is Youth like yourself take part in shaping Australia-Indonesia relationship?<\/strong><\/p>\n We not only run events which promote relationships between Australia and Indonesia but I actively promote these on my social media accounts to raise awareness amongst people who may have limited exposure to Indonesia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What was getting involved with AIYA like?<\/strong><\/p>\n So much fun and so nice to engage with like-minded individuals<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What do you like most about AIYA?<\/strong><\/p>\n Language exchange to help me practice!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sum up your experience as an AIYA member in three words!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bagus dan lucu banget!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How can we learn more and connect with you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Email, Instagram, Twitter<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Terima Kasih\u00a0Maddie for sharing with us your passions and insights into your personal experience. Stay tuned for AIYA Blog Updates for the upcoming personas under Member Spotlight!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome back to Member Spotlight where we introduce you to\u00a0the personalities behind AIYA.\u00a0This week, we introduce you to AIYA NSW Socio-Cultural officer, Maddie!<\/p>\n