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My trip to Indonesia was an incredible experience! Everything there felt so different — the culture, food, climate, and people. I’ve met not only local students but also made friends from Japan, China, Thailand, and other Asian countries. We spent so much time together, sharing stories about our culture and learning from each other.

Even though the program was short, it was full of unforgettable moments. We explored every corner of Surabaya (the city where we stayed) and even hiked up a VOLCANO on our island to watch the sunrise.

During the weekdays, we had classes on SDG technologies and worked on group projects.

But I also faced some difficulties, such as unfamiliar food and… well, the heat and humidity were one thing, but the giant cockroaches and all sorts of creepy crawlies were a whole different challenge.

Be ready for that!
But what made this experience even more special is the opportunities it brought along the way. I also visited a few neighboring countries, which added even more adventure to my journey. And after the program ended, some of us even decided to go to Bali together.

I'm beyond grateful to Innopolis University for making this happen, and for free! This wasn’t my first exchange trip, and I really hope it won’t be the last.