Indos Across Borders

Ep 3: The Netherlands: Annisa Anjarsari’s 6-Year Journey of Personal Growth from Surabaya

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Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we dive into the unique stories and experiences of Indonesians living abroad. Today, we speak with Annisa Anjarsari, the Move Manager of Schmidt Global Relocations, who has been living in the Netherlands for 6 years. Annisa shares her story about moving from Surabaya to pursue her dream abroad.

In this episode, we discussed:

  • Annisa's move to the Netherlands, her educational background, and career journey
  • Dutch directness, which may be shocking to Indonesians
  • Professional experiences and work environment in the Netherlands, and why confidence and curiosity are essential when living abroad
  • Annisa's experience with the language barrier and why she believes learning Dutch is necessary
  • Her daily life in the Netherlands, including using a bicycle as daily transportation
  • The challenges and benefits of living abroad, and her personal growth
  • Coping mechanisms and support systems

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    "I think it’s a valuable skill to learn how to give opinions that aren’t based only on feelings, but grounded in logic." - Annisa Anjarsari

     

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    Indos Across BordersBy Julian Vatelier