Ep 2: France: Pursuing University as an Economic Major with Naufal Johascha

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 Naufal Johascha, student of Université de Rouen, Economic major. He has been living in France for almost 4 years since he was 19 years old. Naufal shared insights on cultural adaptation, the importance of a support system, and maintaining connections with family. We also touched on dining etiquette, cooking challenges, and cultural integration. Naufal highlighted the significance of staying informed on global issues for personal growth and shared his future plans and advice for Indonesians planning to live abroad. 

In this episode, we discussed:

• Naufal's journey of living in France for almost 4 years, the initial cultural shocks and his adaptation challenges
• Why for Naufal it's important to stay true to oneself and his definition of maintaining a positive mindset and be open-minded
• The importance of supporting family and exploring new cultures
• The French dining etiquette and cultural norms
• Naufal highlights the role of news and the benefits of being well-informed for personal and professional growth
• Advices for Indonesians planning to live abroad
• Naufal's possibility of moving to other countries for new opportunities

 

"Stay open-minded and flexible, embrace the differences, and just look at the positive things. This is how you adapt." - Naufal Johascha

 

Connect with Naufal:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

 

More info about bachelor degree in France:

Institut français Indonésie

 

 

 

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