Ep 8: US: Writing Essays That Win with Gari Soedarjo’s Esaiku

Welcome to another episode of Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we uncover the personal journeys of Indonesians building their lives abroad. Today, we sat down with Gari Soedarjo, Founder of Esaiku and a virtual assistant for a US-based startup. Gari shares his inspiring journey, from navigating university life in the US, to winning a green card lottery, to founding Esaiku while working in Silicon Valley. His story is about resilience, determination, and his passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How Gari was inspired by his Father and Brother, who studied in the US, to pursue his own dreams abroad
• His journey as a university student in the US and how he adapted to a new culture
• Why he called himself "the lucky kid", the story of him winning the green card lottery
• Landing his first job in Silicon Valley while developing his own project, Esaiku
• The founding story of Esaiku and its mission to help Indonesians achieve their academic goals
• Returning to Indonesia and continuing to grow Esaiku as a platform for aspiring students
• His practical tips for writing standout admission essays and advice for Indonesians dreaming of studying abroad

Schedule a free 1-on-1 advice call with Gari: calendly.com/garicalendar/esaiku-get-free-advice