Знакомство с Иннополисом

Hey-hey, Selamat pagi!
I’d like to briefly introduce you to the country where I spent six months.


Indonesia is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a poor country, and some travel reviews might scare you – even warning against brushing your teeth with tap water. Yet, this is fully offset by its incredible nature: pristine seas and oceans, volcanoes, mountains, and flying foxes instead of familiar pigeons! But most importantly, it’s the people. It was there that I realized travel and new places are, above all, about meeting new people, from whom you gain invaluable experience. The locals are among the happiest and most open-hearted I’ve met, even in the smallest villages. This experience gave me a powerful boost for personal growth.


Regarding education, the quality in Indonesia is lower than what I’m used to. The workload is lighter, there’s little strict control, and professors often don’t motivate students much. During long Muslim and Buddhist holidays (religion holds a primary place in Indonesian society), we could be off to islands for weeks at a time. This freedom pushed me toward self-learning – I completed many courses and explored various IT fields and beyond. Honestly, I found this way of studying very effective and would gladly repeat it.


Indonesia captured my heart and showed me that one can live openly and happily, even if spending a lifetime on a small island.