Welcome back to Member Spotlight learn more about the lives of those behind AIYA. This week, we introduce you to AIYA Yogyakarta Sports Officer, Anggara Tegar!

What is your occupation/What do you study?

Currently studying Economics!

Fun fact you would like to share with us?

I was a national Paralympic athlete

What made you so interested in Australia/Indonesia?

The people and the cultures

What is your favourite place to visit in Indonesia/Australia?

Bali, Ambon, Bandung. But I’d love to go to Sydney to see the opera house haha

Favourite meal in Indonesia/Australia?

Indonesia has lots of awesomely delicious foods, I can’t pick just one.

But my most favorite foods are siomay, gado-gado/lotek, nasi goreng

How about your favourite word in Indonesian/English? 

My fav English word is Awesome!

Do you have a favourite Indonesian/Australian film?

Fav Indo film = Sang Pemimpi

Any hopes for the bilateral relationship?

I hope for both countries to have a better relationship in the future, no more tension between us. And more scholarship for Indo students to study in Australia! 🙂

What do you like most about AIYA?

From my experience, what I liked the most about AIYA is the friendship. Everyone that getting involved with AIYA are friendly, nice and interesting people.

Sum up your experience as an AIYA member in three words!

Fun. Exciting. Awesome

How can we learn more and connect with you?

You can connect with me through my social media platform, like twitter, instagram

Terima Kasih Anggara for sharing with us your passions and insights into your personal experience. Stay tuned for AIYA Blog Updates for the upcoming personas under Member Spotlight!