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Real people, real journeys across Southeast Asia — from internships and exchanges to the everyday wins of using English with confidence.
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Rr. Hadijah Putri Jasmine
Universitas Gadjah Mada Student · DiscoverNUS
I Went to NUS Before I Stopped Doubting My English
Jasmine thought she needed to feel confident in English before stepping into an international environment. Her DiscoverNUS experience taught her something different: you don't have to speak perfect English to learn, connect, and belong in the room.
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Va Dalin
Co-founder & Marketing Manager, PAWhere
From Volunteer Work to Co-Founder: Dalin's Journey Building PAWhere in Cambodia
Va Dalin and a group of young volunteers saw pets go missing every day in Phnom Penh, and set out to build a tracker for them. Here is what turning an idea into something people use has taught Dalin so far.
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Lou Villaluna
Remote-work professional, helping nurse coaches and remote workers get paid
Curious About Indonesia: What Lou Villaluna Found Beyond the Nomad Hype
Lou, a Filipino remote-work professional, came to Indonesia to understand why digital nomads are drawn there. What stayed with him were the people, and how a genuine conversation can bridge two languages.
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Fauzi
Project Marketing Associate, IELS · Universitas Indonesia
Learning Through Challenge: Fauzi's Experience in a Business Proposal Competition
Discover how Fauzi, an IELS internal member, embraced challenges and personal growth through a business proposal competition, gaining confidence and communication skills along the way.
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