Jakarta (January 2015)
The trip was short to German Embassy to apply for a Schengen Visa. It would be my second trip to Germany in February-March shortly.
Berlin (February 2015)
I managed to have fun too, such as to see the famous Berlin Zoo, Postdamer Platz, Berlin Wall and enjoyed a cheap falafel in the heart of Berlin. Instead of having fun in Berlin and learn the tragic history, we had two days class at Berlin Institute of Professional Studies with an amazing female professor.
Oldenburg (February 2015)
I visited a Botanical Garden to see the early bloomers snowdrop and crocus, had fun with classmates at University of Oldenburg, joined more games and participated in more lively discussions, and breathed the nice air of early spring all over the city.
Amsterdam (March 2015)
I went to Zaansche Schah, Van Gogh Museum, Canal Cruise, Anne Frank House, and took a stroll at the city center and Amsterdam Central Station. A week after that, I went to de Hortus Botanical Garden with my former student because Elizabeth Gilberth's book, The Signature of All Things.
Abu Dhabi (April 2015)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are more glamorous and lavish than places I saw in Europe. Things are glittering, massive and inviting. We enjoyed food galore from authentic Indian, Syrian, Pakistanis and Arabic. Though Abu Dhabi is a little bit laid back than Dubai, we enjoyed our sister bonding moment through learning about sustainable construction at the eco city: Masdar City.
Dubai (April 2015)
We went to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the meantime, Dubai Museum to learn its interesting history about native people of Dubai. Took the public mass rapid transportation around the city and experienced the advancement of technology surround the country. Then we ended up at the Miracle Garden, a most colorful and awesome flower garden in any desert. Such a splendid time to take pictures in those colorful garden.
Jakarta (May, June, July 2015)
I attended a Professional Development Activity in Jakarta, working a grant proposal. It was a great even to meet other Australia Awards alumni, and learned about how to write down a winning proposal. Another visit was to attend a SAME interview in Jakarta, which didn't turn well for the time being.
Padang, Bukittinggi (August 2015)
It was our wish to do a road trip in West Sumatra when hubby had finished his PhD thesis. I was so glad to have this #4th road trip again. We could chat, take a turn of driving, taste local food, take photos of nice views, hike in some places and stroll around the local markets.
Jakarta (October 2015)
It was a kind of agony to leave my home town without dearest ones who still need to face haze. People have tried to bear the situation as much as they can. So, I had to reroute to Padang to board on the plane to Jakarta. I would leave home for 3 weeks non-stop from 21st of October-15 November 2015. First, I went to Jakarta to attend Alumni Discussion with consultant from the Australian Embassy and a sharing session at IALF Jakarta with the new PhD students. I reflected myself to be in the same shoes about 9 years ago when I was eager to know how to do a PhD and what we need to prepare in order to finish on time.
Surabaya (October 2015)
I came to Surabaya for a conference about geopolymer and met my colleagues from ITS and UKP again and got a chance to be one of a chairperson in a symposium. It will be my next thing to master, on how to be an entertaining in a scientific and formal event! The symposium was great, and I won a silver medal for my paper.
Sepang (October 2015)
My first stop was Sepang, near Kuala Lumpur on my way to Japan. I went to Japan for extending the university and faculty international collaboration with Miyazaki, Saga and Yamaguchi universities. KLIA2 is impressive, but very huge indeed.
Yokohama, Miyazaki, Fukuoka, Saga, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Tokyo (October-November 2015)
Japan is like another home for me now. It was my second visit to enhance our international collaboration with University of Miyazaki, Saga University and University of Yamaguchi. We traveled across Japan to visit those universities and several places such as Yokohama, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Tokyo on our way back from Japan. Autumn was nearly there, and I fell in love with momiji (autumn leaves).
Jakarta (November 2015)
Gender inequality is definitely an issue for female staff at the university. How could we give an understanding to our stakeholders that gender equality will be beneficial for the development of university in the future. I attend 5 days seminar that full of fun and loving female colleagues in Jakarta to learn about an importance of creating gender friendly environment for male-female staff at the university to ensure them to work together in harmony.
Pekanbaru,
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