What Happens In Bali Stays For Good

What happens in Bali stays in Bali they say.

But really?

The last thing I remember is that I brought home lots of memories after I got back from Bali. I made friends, learned so many lessons, and had some cultural exchange. Everything was just so fun and fine. Too good to stay only in Bali. Right now I still save it all in my mind and my heart.

So what happen there? Basically I did a workshop held by my campus, LSPR. This workshop is about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We did it together with students and lecturers from University of Technology Mara (UiTM) Malaysia. They also shared some of they experience working on a CSR Program.

It was a five day program, but we only have the real workshop for two days. We started our trip from Bandara Soekarno Hatta on the dawn. I still remember how all students grumbling about their suitcase while I just bring one big backpack, LOL. There are only two people who only bring one backpack and it was me and Ali. Cool aren’t I? :P

Right after we arrived we went to hotel and had some lunch before we checked out. Talking about the hotel, it was nice! Such a small 4 star boutique hotel named Grand Ixora. The pool is pretty and the ambience is just so fine. I like the smell and the music they play on their lobby and restaurant. Hmm, like it like it!

On our first day we got invited to a welcome dinner on Jimbaran. When we arrived, we took some photos, enjoying the sunset untill we got our dinner. You know what food that would be, right? Yes, SEAFOOD!!! I ate for like 3 times – litteraly. Even a friend of mine who had commited to do a diet (she’s a model, so yeah…) ate as much as I do A_____A

There I started to make friends with the UiTM students. Honestly, they are much better than I thought they will be. They showed their interest about Indonesia and it was such a pleasure to tall them stories about this country. We also had some chit-chat about our personal and professional stories. There were live music so we sang along together and dance from our seat. Such a great night in Jimabaran!

The next day was our free time. UiTM students and LSPR student went into two seperate ways. We both started by going to the Ubud but then LSPR students continue to Sunday Beach Club. Oh my God! The beach club are beyind my exoectation. Seriously guys, you have to see those pictures.

Yes, we went down from the climb to the beach using that cool lift – Idk how to call it. And the beach is just so pweety! We all had pur own towel and beach seat. We really enjoywd our time there. Playing on the beach, taking pictures, untill gathering around the bon fire. Can you imagine? :3

The free days were over so we continued with the workshop on Monday. I personally thought that I would be sleepy during the class since I spent the day before with lots of lots of energy. But well, surprisingly I enjoyed the seminar and discussion. It was all about CSR, of course, but it taught me a deeper understanding about the practice of it.

The first lecturer that I got was Ms. Kiki. She talked about digital media as a perfect way to cover and publish our CSR story. After that we had two lecturers from UiTM shared about CSR role in university and way to handle crisis in CSR with management.

We then watched the UiTM students presented their past CSR Project. It’s called Keeping Up with Orang Asli. The did it on Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam. I honestly think that their CSR program was great! Seriously, you guys have to hear how they did it in three months from the research untill the evaluation. They even made three sub-program with different concern. Go find their campaign, it could be a good reference for university CSR program. The next we got our certificate. It was an awarding day.

We continued the day by going to Seminyak. On the way to Seminyak we stopped by several places. I personally went to Nasi Babi Pal Wayan. The UiTM students went to the Gusto Gelato. They like it, hahah^ ^ They told us how cheap Gusto Gelato is. In Malaysia there is no such a cheap gelato, they said. We were so glad that they like pur recommendation. Some of my friends also went to Flinstone to buy cute watermelon bread.

At Seminyak some students enjoying Ku De Ta. Most of UiTM studenta went around to go to shop. Some other UiTM and LSPR students include in me played aroung Petiteteng Beach. Whoaaah… It was so refreshing. The wheather was cloudy but the view was so nice. We took lots of great photos. Yippie!

At Petititeteng we also got the chance to see native Balinese doing their ritual by going into the water and pray together after. Yes, the beach was located near a Vihara. Our UiTM students were really excites to watch that. So again, we were happy that we like our place recommendation. Hihi…

On the night some of us “mandi kolam”. Heheheh, it is Malaysia’s word for swimming :P Not just that word, we learned lots of their language while they were around. Every word just spunds so funny so we could not help laughing. Luckily the UiTM students don’t mind, I think they know that we like their language and accent. They were so friendly and nice. We had great time together. We even play truth or dare together! :))

The next day was the last day. Hufty… So sad! Emir, one of UiTM students, followed me to buy Pia Legong. He just joined us so that we could have more chit-chat before we had to go.

The rest of story….. You know, we went home and we still talked about it. We exchange our contact and we had a group for UiTM and LSPR students together. Yeay!!! I reaaaaally happy that I joined the workshop. I’m quite sure that this ezperience will always remain as a good memory inside of my heart.

See you Bali! See you my UiTM friends!
‘Till we meet again…

Jakarta, 16 December 2016

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