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AIESEC in University of Andalas I Jln. Perintis Kemerdekaan no. 77 I Padang Website: www.aiesec.org/indonesia/unand

RECEPTION

BOOKLET


Welcome to

INDONESIA The Most Varied Destination Anywhere

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Dear trainee,

Welcome to AIESEC Local Committe University of Andalas.

Congratulation and thank you for choosing internship in our local

committee. We are glad that you are interested in Indonesia,

especially in Padang, West Sumatra.

As soon as you land in Padang, your time will be filled with a lot

of fun, exciting, and unforgettable experiences.

We present this reception booklet to give you all necessary

information that will help you during your stay here. With this

booklet we would like you to get to know our place and its culture

and fall in love with it.

We hope that this booklet will make every single day in your

internship easier.

Enjoy it and see you soon!!!

Incoming Exchange Department 2010-2011

AIESEC University of Andalas

Padang, Indonesia


Indonesia = the world’s largest archipelago.

Consisting of more than 17,000 islands.

Four-fifths of the area is sea, with the major island of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Suawesi, and Papua.

Spread across 5,120 km

of ocean and positioned

between Asia and

Australia

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and the country's largest commercial center.


DEMOGRAPHICS

Indonesia’s polulation is around 230 million which comprises to 250-300 ethnic groups that have their own language and dialects but are united with Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesians), the national language spoken thourghout the archipelago.

Religious freedom is stipulated in the Indonesian constitution, but the government officially recognizes only six religions: Islam, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Although it is not an Islamic state, Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, with over 80% of the population is Muslim, 8.7% is Christian, 3% are Hindu, and 1.8% Buddhist or other.

CLIMATE

Lying along the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate. The east monsoon from June to September brings dry weather while the west monsoon from December to March is moisture-laden bringing rain. Temperatures vary little throughout the year. The average daily temperature range is 26–30 °C (79–86 °F).

FOOD

Indonesian cuisine varies by region and is based on Chinese, European, Middle Eastern, and Indian precedents. Rice is the main staple food and is served with side dishes of meat and vegetables. Spices (notably chili), coconut milk, fish and chicken are fundamental ingredients of Indonesian food.


IMMIGRATION

Immigration authorities provide Free Tourist Visas for a period of 30 days to nationals from 12 countries only on the basis of reciprocity. These countries are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, The Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam, and Ecuador. Moreover, Visa on Arrival has been given to nationals from 63 countries. These are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos PDR, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, People’s Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Oman, Qatar, Rumania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, USA.

Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days and maybe extended under the permission of Indonesian Immigration with the conditions as follows: natural disaster occurs in the place visited by the tourists; the traveler is taken ill or meets with an accident during their visit. Other nationals must apply for visa at Indonesian Embassies or Consulates in their home country. In addition, the visa can not be replaced with any other forms of immigration letters.

Entry ports where Visa on Arrival may be issued are the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, Polonia Airport in Medan, Sultan Syarif Kasim Airport in Pekanbaru, Minangkabau Airport in Padang, Juanda Airport in Surabaya, and Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado.


West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat, abbreviated to Sumbar) is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island Sumatra. It includes the Mentawai Islands off the coast. The capital of the province is Padang.

West Sumatra lies in the middle of the western coast of Sumatra which faces the Indian Ocean. The area of West Sumatra is around 42,297.30 km². Geographic features include plains, mountainous volcanic highlands formed by the Barisan mountain range that runs from north-west to south-east, and an offshore island archipelago called the Mentawai Islands.

PEOPLE

The Minangkabau people inhabit the area of West Sumatra province on the island Sumatra. They are predominantly Muslim, and they have a reputation throughout Indonesia as traders. Mentawaians live on the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of Sumatra, that are also part of the province. West Sumatran speaks Bahasa Minang as the local language, but still uses Bahasa Indonesia as the Indonesians official language.

TOURISM AND CULTURE

The prime tourist attractions of West Sumatra are the natural environment, and the culture and history of the Minangkabau and Mentawai people.

Natural attractions of the mainland include the tropical forests, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, valleys, rivers & waterfalls in the highlands, the fauna and flora, and the beaches around Padang. The Mentawai Islands are a popular destination for surfers and those looking to experience the culture and more primitive lifestyle of the Mentawai people. For developing West Sumatra tourism, in 2006 the government opened tourist train railway service run between Padang - Padang Panjang - Sawahlunto. Tour de Singkarak, an annual cycling race since 2009 also promoting West Sumatra tourism.


The cool highlands of West Sumatra are one of the most picturesque regions in Sumatra. It offers spectacular view of volcanoes, fertile valleys and canyons, such as the Anai valley, Sianok and Harau Canyons. The latter is a nature reserve famous for the rare giant, flowering plant, the Rafflesia. Bukittinggi is a cool highland town with stunning view of two volcanoes, Mounts Merapi and Singgalang. Right in the middle of the town is a city canyon, Ngarai Sianok. Stretching for 15 km, the cliff rises some 100 to 150 meters. 63 km away is Lake Maninjau, a huge and beautiful crater lake with complete recreational facilities. To get there, you have to pass through the famous “kelok 44” (44 bends and curves) down the hillside.

West Sumatra is land of the Minangkabau people, known for their beautiful hand-woven songkets and richly decorated horn-roofed longhouses or Rumah Gadang.

Places of interest:

Jam Gadang – Bukittinggi Air Manis beach

Panorama - Viewing to Sianok Canyon


Padang beach Caroline beach

Pagarruyung Palace Harau Valley

Lake Maninjau Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah


Sikuai Island

Mentawai Island

Bukik Langkisau Carocok Beach in Painan


Padang is the capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located on the western coast of Sumatra. The population of the city is over 750,000 people.

On September 30, 2009, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit about 50 kilometers off the coast of Padang. There were more than 1,100 fatalities, 313 of which occurred within Padang.

HOW TO REACH PADANG?

There are two accesses to get to Padang, domestic and international. There are many airline companies that fly from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (in Jakarta) to Minangkabau International Airport (in Padang). It takes around one and a half hour flight.

As well, you can reach Padang directly from Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by using Air Asia Airline Company. The flight takes around one hour.

LIFE IN PADANG

Living cost in Padang is pretty cheap. For three times eat a day, it costs around USD 7 - 10, which USD 1 equals to IDR 9,000-9,500. Money changers are available at the airport, banks, and gold store.

US $ 1 = Rp 9,000



Public transports in Padang are varied. There are angkot, bus, taxi,

pedicab, and bendi. Mostly, they use angkots and buses. Transportation cost

is around IDR 2,000.

Most of Padang people do not speak english. These are some phrases

that may help you to communicate with local people:

Hello / Hi = Halo / Hai One = Satu

Good morning = Selamat pagi Dua = Dua

Good afternoon = Selamat siang Three = Tiga

Good evening = Selamat malam Four = Empat

My name is ..... = Nama saya ..... Five = Lima

I’m from ..... = Saya dari ..... Six = Enam

How are you? = Apa kabar? Seven = Tujuh

I am fine = Saya baik Eight = Delapan

Thank you = Terima kasih Nine = Sembilan

You’re welcome = Sama-sama Ten = Sepuluh

Yes = Ya Twenty = Dua puluh

No = Tidak Thirty = Tiga puluh

Sorry = Maaf One hundred = Seratus

Please = Tolong Four hundred = Empat ratus

Here = Di sini One thousand = Seribu

There = Di sana Five thousand = Lima ribu

How much is this? = Berapa harganya?

Where is this address? = Dimana alamat ini?

I don’t speak Indonesian = Saya tidak bisa berbahasa Indonesia


CULTURE AND TOURISM

The cuisine of the Minangkabau people is commonly called Padang cuisine, due to it being the capital and largest city of the region. Padang restaurants are common throughout the country and are famous for their spicy food and their unique way of serving it. The best known Padang dish are rendang (a spicy meat stew), soto Padang (crispy beef in spicy soup), sate (beef satay in curry sauce served with ketupat).

Padang is a common transit point for surfers traveling to Batu Islands and Mentawai Islands, and for tourists visiting the West Sumatran highlands. Padang beach (known as Taplau or Tapi Lauik) which located from Samudra Street until Puruih, is well-known for its beautiful sunset and hundreds of food stalls. Bungus bay, to the south of Padang, is suitable for swimming and boating.

Adityawarman Museum specializes in the history and culture of the local Minangkabau ethnic group, and the main exhibits are housed within a Rumah Gadang style building.

Soto Ketupat

Sate Rendang


Angkot

Bendi, traditional transpotation


AIESEC University of Andalas was established in 1993. The Executive Boards of AIESEC University of Andalas 10/11 are:

Local Committee President : Haris Dwi Putra Vice President Incoming Exchange : Water Rachim Body Vice President Outgoing Exchange : Reri Rosana Wita Vice President Talent Management : Gina Maya Stefanny Vice President External Relation : Debby Syajadtra Vice President Communication : Wira Hayu Vie President Finance : Intan Permata Sari

In this session, we intend to give IMPORTANT and specific explanations about all matters regarding your life in Padang during your internship in our local committee. Living in Padang will be very different with living in your country. We hope you will not get culture shock after you arrive here.

Geographically, West Sumatra province is in the line of equator. That is why Padang is very famous as a Hot City. Sometimes it rains in summer. As well, it can be very hot in wet/rainy season.

Padang is a Moeslem City. Almost 90% of Padang peole are moeslems. But, it doesn’t mean that we do not respect other religions. We are very respectful each other. Since Padang is a moeslem city, we wear courteous clothes in daily activity. We hope that you can do the same thing. For women, please do not wear such kind of tank top, bikini, mini skirt, hot pants, etc. Since the weather is hot, for top you can wear t-shirts or shirts with short sleeves, and for buttom it’s good to wear jeans, trousers, pants or skirts which at least can cover your knees. So please prepare your clothes before coming here. We do not want if people do impolite things when you are walking on the street.

Your accommodation in Padang is free. We provide host families for trainees. They are voluntarily accept you to stay with them. You need to accept any condition in your house, such as their home, food, etc., and especially respect your host family. You need to follow the rules set by your host family. Just pretend that your host family is like your own family. They are your family in Padang. Love them like you love your own


family. Sometimes, it is difficult to find an available family to be a host family. How lucky you are to get host family.

In padang, we use “angkot” and buses as public transportation. But mostly, peole use angkot. Angkot is a car which can carries around 12 passangers. To travel around the city, you can use angkot. Normally, angkot costs you IDR 2,000. It is cheap.

Padang food is very famous all over Indonesia. It is famous with its spicy food. But, if you can not eat spicy food, there are a lot of choices here. Don’t worry!

For trainees who teach at schools, please wear semi-formal clothes. You can wear shirt or t-shirt and dark color trousers.

You must be knowing the big earthquake happened in Padang in 2009. Today, the condition is not fully normal, but it is not as bad as before. Everything is getting better and better. For the internet connection, you can find Wi-Fi in our university and our AIESEC office. But maybe the connection is not very fast. Internet caffee can be another option.

Are you sensitive with mosquitoes? Sometimes, trainees are very sensitive with mosquitoes. You can bring a mosquito repellent from your country. You can also buy it here. Another suggstion, you can bring some medicine for flu, cough, etc. Most people is difficult to adapt to new medicine.

About money matters, it is better for you to bring US dollar. You’ll be easier to change it. JP Yen, Euro, MY Ringgit, and SG Dollar are also available.

We do hope that you can be mingle and get closer to AIESEC members. They want to know you more and get some learning from you. This is what we call living diversity.

We do understand that it is not easy to adapt with new situation. But you need to try it. You will get new and different experience that you will never forget in your life.

We hope that you will have the real life changing experience by taking intenrship in Padang. Let us make friendship. We do also hope that you can give your best participation in AIESEC University of Andalas.


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BEST REGARDS,

INCOMING EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT 10/11

AIESEC UNIVERSTY OF ANDALAS

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VICE PRESIDENT INCOMING EXCHANGE

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SERVICE AND LEARNING MANAGERS

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