On Saturday, November 17, ETA Brian Miner was joined by over 500 students, teachers, and young professionals from all around Sangatta Utara in an auditorium of one of the local government’s offices. There, along with three other outstanding panelists from East Kalimantan, Brian discussed international opportunities to study, teach, and work abroad. He talked briefly about his own international experience and the application process of international programs in general.

The other speakers–M. Asri, Iin Siagian, and Zuhri Ruslan–had remarkable international experience themselves; studying tourism in Australia and the United States, teaching Indonesian soccer students English in Thailand, and working abroad through international business trips to Singapore and India, respectively. There was even a surprise video from the captain of Indonesia’s national soccer team, whom was taught English by Iin Siagian in Thailand.

Brian was encouraged by the great turnout and enthusiasm amongst the audience to learn about and interact with the world outside of East Kalimantan. Brian is especially thankful for his site mate–Darby, who showed up to support the event, and helped him sing some fun English songs.

Brian Miner is currently teaching at SMKN 1 Sangatta Utara, East Kalimantan