JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Kedutaan Besar Amerika Serikat memperkenalkan secara resmi
pusat kebudayaan AS di Indonesia yang diberi nama @america di Hotel The
Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta, Rabu (1/12/2010).

Pusat kebudayaan yang bertempat di pusat perbelanjaan Pacific Place di bilangan
Senayan, Jakarta Selatan, itu akan mulai dibuka untuk umum mulai Kamis ini.

Menurut Gina R Cooper, salah seorang staf Kedutaan Besar AS dan koordinator
@america, pusat kebudayaan itu merupakan yang pertama yang pernah dikembangkan
oleh Pemerintah AS di dunia.

“Ini adalah yang pertama saat ini dan Jakarta adalah yang pertama di seluruh
dunia,” kata Cooper ketika ditemui Antara News di sela-sela acara peresmian itu.

Ide utama dari pusat kebudayaan yang terletak di lantai tiga mal Pacific Place
itu, Cooper menjelaskan, adalah tentang membangun tempat pertemuan budaya dan
masyarakat dua negara sehingga keduanya bisa saling mengenal lebih jauh serta
menemukan kesamaan.

Selain itu, @america juga menonjolkan penggunaan teknologi canggih seperti yang
terlihat dari beberapa unit komputer berlayar sentuh yang menyediakan informasi,
kuis, bahkan permainan untuk para pengunjung.

Tempat itu juga dilengkapi dengan beberapa proyektor berlayar raksasa yang
menayangkan hasil foto satelit dari Google Earth yang memudahkan para pengunjung
untuk melihat-lihat perkotaan di AS ataupun di seluruh dunia.

“Semacam tur virtual keliling dunia bagi para pengunjung,” seloroh Cooper
sembari menunjukkan sejumlah perangkat canggih di tempat itu.

Fasilitas perpustakaan juga disediakan di @america, tetapi di tempat itu buku,
jurnal, atau bahan bacaan lain tersedia dalam perangkat komputer canggih iPad.

“Kami tidak menggunakan bahan berkertas di sini, segalanya tentang teknologi
abad 21,” Cooper menjelaskan.

Hebatnya lagi, untuk mengunjungi pusat kebudayaan itu, para pengunjung tidak
dikenakan biaya dan tanpa perlu mendaftar menjadi anggota terlebih dahulu.
Selain itu, @america juga terbuka untuk umum setiap hari mulai pukul 10.00
sampai pukul 22.00 malam.

Oke, itu informasi yang kami kutip dari KOMPAS, bila tertarik, kalian bisa melihat websitenya langsung di

http://www.atamerica.or.id/

So what are you waiting for? Let’s dig in!

Salam sayang,

Bina Antarbudaya Chapter Bandung

Sebelumnya kami ingin mengucapkan selamat tahun baru 2011 yang sudah lewat sekitar 2 minggu. Di tahun yang baru ini kami mendoakan setiap kakak AFS, kandidat, calon peserta, atau bahkan yang pernah menjadi peserta seleksi, memperoleh kebahagiaan dan kesuksesan yang lebih besar daripada tahun 2010. Everything that happened in 2010 was great!

Berikut ini ada beberapa foto yang menampilkan acara Christmas Dinner 2010 AFS Bina Antarbudaya chapter Bandung yang berlokasi di Treehouse Cafe. Acara ini dihadiri oleh kakak-kakak kita yang masih terlantar di Bandung, atau bahkan kakak-kakak kita yang sangat antusias dan sangat bersemangat untuk (masih) terjerumus di dalam Bina Antarbudaya. Tidak lupa kami mengundang para kandidat untuk kepergian tahun 2011 dan volunteer yang terus setia (terjebak) di dalam Bina Antarbudaya chapter Bandung. Acara ini dihadiri oleh Eliza Miller, seorang anak hosting tidak bersalah yang dengan beruntungnya kami peroleh. Silakan lihat wajah kakak-kakak yang tergolong kaum Adam, betapa antusias dan bahagianya mereka di sini.

Oka, inilah dia foto-foto Christmas Dinner 2010 :

Kami melakukan acara tukar kado juga, hal ini untuk mempererat ikatan di antara kami sehingga timbul keakraban di dalam suasana syahdu yang menawan hati (Apalah tulisan ini?)

Okay, sampai bertemu di postingan berikutnya. Oh iya, beberapa kakak AFS Chapter Bandung sedang melakukan backpacking ke negara tetangga, yaitu Singapura dan Malaysia. Mari doakan keselamatan mereka dan semoga oleh-oleh dibawa sebagai sogokan agar keselamatan mereka di sini terjamin.

Adios!

Salam sayang,

Bina Antarbudaya Chapter Bandung

THE PRESIDENT, Barack Obama : Terima kasih. Terima kasih, thank you so much, thank you, everybody. Selamat pagi. (Applause.) It is wonderful to be here at the University of Indonesia. To the faculty and the staff and the students, and to Dr. Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri, thank you so much for your hospitality. (Applause.)

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera. Thank you for this wonderful welcome. Thank you to the people of Jakarta and thank you to the people of Indonesia.

Pulang kampung nih. (Applause.) I am so glad that I made it back to Indonesia and that Michelle was able to join me. We had a couple of false starts this year, but I was determined to visit a country that’s meant so much to me. And unfortunately, this visit is too short, but I look forward to coming back a year from now when Indonesia hosts the East Asia Summit. (Applause.)

Before I go any further, I want to say that our thoughts and prayers are with all of those Indonesians who are affected by the recent tsunami and the volcanic eruptions — particularly those who’ve lost loved ones, and those who’ve been displaced. And I want you all to know that as always, the United States stands with Indonesia in responding to natural disasters, and we are pleased to be able to help as needed. As neighbors help neighbors and families take in the displaced, I know that the strength and the resilience of the Indonesian people will pull you through once more.

Let me begin with a simple statement: Indonesia bagian dari didi saya. (Applause.) I first came to this country when my mother married an Indonesian named Lolo Soetoro. And as a young boy I was — as a young boy I was coming to a different world. But the people of Indonesia quickly made me feel at home.

Jakarta — now, Jakarta looked very different in those days. The city was filled with buildings that were no more than a few stories tall. This was back in 1967, ‘68 — most of you weren’t born yet. (Laughter.) The Hotel Indonesia was one of the few high rises, and there was just one big department store called Sarinah. That was it. (Applause.) Betchaks and bemos, that’s how you got around. They outnumbered automobiles in those days. And you didn’t have all the big highways that you have today. Most of them gave way to unpaved roads and the kampongs.

So we moved to Menteng Dalam, where — (applause) — hey, some folks from Menteng Dalam right here. (Applause.) And we lived in a small house. We had a mango tree out front. And I learned to love Indonesia while flying kites and running along the paddy fields and catching dragonflies, buying satay and baso from the street vendors. (Applause.) I still remember the call of the vendors. Satay! (Laughter.) I remember that. Baso! (Laughter.) But most of all, I remember the people — the old men and women who welcomed us with smiles; the children who made a foreign child feel like a neighbor and a friend; and the teachers who helped me learn about this country.

Because Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, and hundreds of languages, and people from scores of regions and ethnic groups, my time here helped me appreciate the common humanity of all people. And while my stepfather, like most Indonesians, was raised a Muslim, he firmly believed that all religions were worthy of respect. And in this way — (applause) — in this way he reflected the spirit of religious tolerance that is enshrined in Indonesia’s Constitution, and that remains one of this country’s defining and inspiring characteristics. (Applause.)

Now, I stayed here for four years — a time that helped shape my childhood; a time that saw the birth of my wonderful sister, Maya; a time that made such an impression on my mother that she kept returning to Indonesia over the next 20 years to live and to work and to travel — and to pursue her passion of promoting opportunity in Indonesia’s villages, especially opportunity for women and for girls. And I was so honored — (applause) — I was so honored when President Yudhoyono last night at the state dinner presented an award on behalf of my mother, recognizing the work that she did. And she would have been so proud, because my mother held Indonesia and its people very close to her heart for her entire life. (Applause.)

So much has changed in the four decades since I boarded a plane to move back to Hawaii. If you asked me — or any of my schoolmates who knew me back then — I don’t think any of us could have anticipated that one day I would come back to Jakarta as the President of the United States. (Applause.) And few could have anticipated the remarkable story of Indonesia over these last four decades.

The Jakarta that I once knew has grown into a teeming city of nearly 10 million, with skyscrapers that dwarf the Hotel Indonesia, and thriving centers of culture and of commerce. While my Indonesian friends and I used to run in fields with water buffalo and goats — (laughter) — a new generation of Indonesians is among the most wired in the world — connected through cell phones and social networks. And while Indonesia as a young nation focused inward, a growing Indonesia now plays a key role in the Asia Pacific and in the global economy. (Applause.)

Now, this change also extends to politics. When my stepfather was a boy, he watched his own father and older brother leave home to fight and die in the struggle for Indonesian independence. And I’m happy to be here on Heroes Day to honor the memory of so many Indonesians who have sacrificed on behalf of this great country. (Applause.)

When I moved to Jakarta, it was 1967, and it was a time that had followed great suffering and conflict in parts of this country. And even though my stepfather had served in the Army, the violence and killing during that time of political upheaval was largely unknown to me because it was unspoken by my Indonesian family and friends. In my household, like so many others across Indonesia, the memories of that time were an invisible presence. Indonesians had their independence, but oftentimes they were afraid to speak their minds about issues.

In the years since then, Indonesia has charted its own course through an extraordinary democratic transformation — from the rule of an iron fist to the rule of the people. In recent years, the world has watched with hope and admiration as Indonesians embraced the peaceful transfer of power and the direct election of leaders. And just as your democracy is symbolized by your elected President and legislature, your democracy is sustained and fortified by its checks and balances: a dynamic civil society; political parties and unions; a vibrant media and engaged citizens who have ensured that — in Indonesia — there will be no turning back from democracy.

But even as this land of my youth has changed in so many ways, those things that I learned to love about Indonesia — that spirit of tolerance that is written into your Constitution; symbolized in mosques and churches and temples standing alongside each other; that spirit that’s embodied in your people — that still lives on. (Applause.) Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — unity in diversity. (Applause.) This is the foundation of Indonesia’s example to the world, and this is why Indonesia will play such an important part in the 21st century.

So today, I return to Indonesia as a friend, but also as a President who seeks a deep and enduring partnership between our two countries. (Applause.) Because as vast and diverse countries; as neighbors on either side of the Pacific; and above all as democracies — the United States and Indonesia are bound together by shared interests and shared values.

Yesterday, President Yudhoyono and I announced a new Comprehensive Partnership between the United States and Indonesia. We are increasing ties between our governments in many different areas, and — just as importantly — we are increasing ties among our people. This is a partnership of equals, grounded in mutual interests and mutual respect.

So with the rest of my time today, I’d like to talk about why the story I just told — the story of Indonesia since the days when I lived here — is so important to the United States and to the world. I will focus on three areas that are closely related, and fundamental to human progress — development, democracy and religious faith.

First, the friendship between the United States and Indonesia can advance our mutual interest in development.

When I moved to Indonesia, it would have been hard to imagine a future in which the prosperity of families in Chicago and Jakarta would be connected. But our economies are now global, and Indonesians have experienced both the promise and the perils of globalization: from the shock of the Asian financial crisis in the ‘90s, to the millions lifted out of poverty because of increased trade and commerce. What that means — and what we learned in the recent economic crisis — is that we have a stake in each other’s success.

America has a stake in Indonesia growing and developing, with prosperity that is broadly shared among the Indonesian people — because a rising middle class here in Indonesia means new markets for our goods, just as America is a market for goods coming from Indonesia. So we are investing more in Indonesia, and our exports have grown by nearly 50 percent, and we are opening doors for Americans and Indonesians to do business with one another.

America has a stake in an Indonesia that plays its rightful role in shaping the global economy. Gone are the days when seven or eight countries would come together to determine the direction of global markets. That’s why the G20 is now the center of international economic cooperation, so that emerging economies like Indonesia have a greater voice and also bear greater responsibility for guiding the global economy. And through its leadership of the G20’s anti-corruption group, Indonesia should lead on the world stage and by example in embracing transparency and accountability. (Applause.)

America has a stake in an Indonesia that pursues sustainable development, because the way we grow will determine the quality of our lives and the health of our planet. And that’s why we’re developing clean energy technologies that can power industry and preserve Indonesia’s precious natural resources — and America welcomes your country’s strong leadership in the global effort to combat climate change.

Above all, America has a stake in the success of the Indonesian people. Underneath the headlines of the day, we must build bridges between our people, because our future security and prosperity is shared. And that is exactly what we’re doing — by increasing collaboration among our scientists and researchers, and by working together to foster entrepreneurship. And I’m especially pleased that we have committed to double the number of American and Indonesian students studying in our respective countries. (Applause.) We want more Indonesian students in American schools, and we want more American students to come study in this country. (Applause.) We want to forge new ties and greater understanding between young people in this young century.

These are the issues that really matter in our daily lives. Development, after all, is not simply about growth rates and numbers on a balance sheet. It’s about whether a child can learn the skills they need to make it in a changing world. It’s about whether a good idea is allowed to grow into a business, and not suffocated by corruption. It’s about whether those forces that have transformed the Jakarta I once knew — technology and trade and the flow of people and goods — can translate into a better life for all Indonesians, for all human beings, a life marked by dignity and opportunity.

Now, this kind of development is inseparable from the role of democracy.

Today, we sometimes hear that democracy stands in the way of economic progress. This is not a new argument. Particularly in times of change and economic uncertainty, some will say that it is easier to take a shortcut to development by trading away the right of human beings for the power of the state. But that’s not what I saw on my trip to India, and that is not what I see here in Indonesia. Your achievements demonstrate that democracy and development reinforce one another.

Like any democracy, you have known setbacks along the way. America is no different. Our own Constitution spoke of the effort to forge a “more perfect union,” and that is a journey that we’ve traveled ever since. We’ve endured civil war and we struggled to extend equal rights to all of our citizens. But it is precisely this effort that has allowed us to become stronger and more prosperous, while also becoming a more just and a more free society.

Like other countries that emerged from colonial rule in the last century, Indonesia struggled and sacrificed for the right to determine your destiny. That is what Heroes Day is all about — an Indonesia that belongs to Indonesians. But you also ultimately decided that freedom cannot mean replacing the strong hand of a colonizer with a strongman of your own.

Of course, democracy is messy. Not everyone likes the results of every election. You go through your ups and downs. But the journey is worthwhile, and it goes beyond casting a ballot. It takes strong institutions to check the power — the concentration of power. It takes open markets to allow individuals to thrive. It takes a free press and an independent justice system to root out abuses and excess, and to insist on accountability. It takes open society and active citizens to reject inequality and injustice.

These are the forces that will propel Indonesia forward. And it will require a refusal to tolerate the corruption that stands in the way of opportunity; a commitment to transparency that gives every Indonesian a stake in their government; and a belief that the freedom of Indonesians — that Indonesians have fought for is what holds this great nation together.

That is the message of the Indonesians who have advanced this democratic story — from those who fought in the Battle of Surabaya 55 years ago today; to the students who marched peacefully for democracy in the 1990s; to leaders who have embraced the peaceful transition of power in this young century. Because ultimately, it will be the rights of citizens that will stitch together this remarkable Nusantara that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, an insistence — (applause) — an insistence that every child born in this country should be treated equally, whether they come from Java or Aceh; from Bali or Papua. (Applause.) That all Indonesians have equal rights.

That effort extends to the example that Indonesia is now setting abroad. Indonesia took the initiative to establish the Bali Democracy Forum, an open forum for countries to share their experiences and best practices in fostering democracy. Indonesia has also been at the forefront of pushing for more attention to human rights within ASEAN. The nations of Southeast Asia must have the right to determine their own destiny, and the United States will strongly support that right. But the people of Southeast Asia must have the right to determine their own destiny as well. And that’s why we condemned elections in Burma recently that were neither free nor fair. That is why we are supporting your vibrant civil society in working with counterparts across this region. Because there’s no reason why respect for human rights should stop at the border of any country.

Hand in hand, that is what development and democracy are about — the notion that certain values are universal. Prosperity without freedom is just another form of poverty. Because there are aspirations that human beings share — the liberty of knowing that your leader is accountable to you, and that you won’t be locked up for disagreeing with them; the opportunity to get an education and to be able to work with dignity; the freedom to practice your faith without fear or restriction. Those are universal values that must be observed everywhere.

Now, religion is the final topic that I want to address today, and — like democracy and development — it is fundamental to the Indonesian story.

Like the other Asian nations that I’m visiting on this trip, Indonesia is steeped in spirituality — a place where people worship God in many different ways. Along with this rich diversity, it is also home to the world’s largest Muslim population — a truth I came to know as a boy when I heard the call to prayer across Jakarta.

Just as individuals are not defined solely by their faith, Indonesia is defined by more than its Muslim population. But we also know that relations between the United States and Muslim communities have frayed over many years. As President, I have made it a priority to begin to repair these relations. (Applause.) As part of that effort, I went to Cairo last June, and I called for a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world — one that creates a path for us to move beyond our differences.

I said then, and I will repeat now, that no single speech can eradicate years of mistrust. But I believed then, and I believe today, that we do have a choice. We can choose to be defined by our differences, and give in to a future of suspicion and mistrust. Or we can choose to do the hard work of forging common ground, and commit ourselves to the steady pursuit of progress. And I can promise you — no matter what setbacks may come, the United States is committed to human progress. That is who we are. That is what we’ve done. And that is what we will do. (Applause.)

Now, we know well the issues that have caused tensions for many years — and these are issues that I addressed in Cairo. In the 17 months that have passed since that speech, we have made some progress, but we have much more work to do.

Innocent civilians in America, in Indonesia and across the world are still targeted by violent extremism. I made clear that America is not, and never will be, at war with Islam. Instead, all of us must work together to defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates, who have no claim to be leaders of any religion –– certainly not a great, world religion like Islam. But those who want to build must not cede ground to terrorists who seek to destroy. And this is not a task for America alone. Indeed, here in Indonesia, you’ve made progress in rooting out extremists and combating such violence.

In Afghanistan, we continue to work with a coalition of nations to build the capacity of the Afghan government to secure its future. Our shared interest is in building peace in a war-torn land — a peace that provides no safe haven for violent extremists, and that provide hope for the Afghan people.

Meanwhile, we’ve made progress on one of our core commitments — our effort to end the war in Iraq. Nearly 100,000 American troops have now left Iraq under my presidency. (Applause.) Iraqis have taken full responsibility for their security. And we will continue to support Iraq as it forms an inclusive government, and we will bring all of our troops home.

In the Middle East, we have faced false starts and setbacks, but we’ve been persistent in our pursuit of peace. Israelis and Palestinians restarted direct talks, but enormous obstacles remain. There should be no illusion that peace and security will come easy. But let there be no doubt: America will spare no effort in working for the outcome that is just, and that is in the interests of all the parties involved — two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. That is our goal. (Applause.)

The stakes are high in resolving all of these issues. For our world has grown smaller, and while those forces that connect us have unleashed opportunity and great wealth, they also empower those who seek to derail progress. One bomb in a marketplace can obliterate the bustle of daily commerce. One whispered rumor can obscure the truth and set off violence between communities that once lived together in peace. In an age of rapid change and colliding cultures, what we share as human beings can sometimes be lost.

But I believe that the history of both America and Indonesia should give us hope. It is a story written into our national mottos. In the United States, our motto is E pluribus unum — out of many, one. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — unity in diversity. (Applause.) We are two nations, which have traveled different paths. Yet our nations show that hundreds of millions who hold different beliefs can be united in freedom under one flag. And we are now building on that shared humanity — through young people who will study in each other’s schools; through the entrepreneurs forging ties that can lead to greater prosperity; and through our embrace of fundamental democratic values and human aspirations.

Before I came here, I visited Istiqlal mosque — a place of worship that was still under construction when I lived in Jakarta. And I admired its soaring minaret and its imposing dome and welcoming space. But its name and history also speak to what makes Indonesia great. Istiqlal means independence, and its construction was in part a testament to the nation’s struggle for freedom. Moreover, this house of worship for many thousands of Muslims was designed by a Christian architect. (Applause.)

Such is Indonesia’s spirit. Such is the message of Indonesia’s inclusive philosophy, Pancasila. (Applause.) Across an archipelago that contains some of God’s most beautiful creations, islands rising above an ocean named for peace, people choose to worship God as they please. Islam flourishes, but so do other faiths. Development is strengthened by an emerging democracy. Ancient traditions endure, even as a rising power is on the move.

That is not to say that Indonesia is without imperfections. No country is. But here we can find the ability to bridge divides of race and region and religion — by the ability to see yourself in other people. As a child of a different race who came here from a distant country, I found this spirit in the greeting that I received upon moving here: Selamat Datang. As a Christian visiting a mosque on this visit, I found it in the words of a leader who was asked about my visit and said, “Muslims are also allowed in churches. We are all God’s followers.”

That spark of the divine lives within each of us. We cannot give in to doubt or cynicism or despair. The stories of Indonesia and America should make us optimistic, because it tells us that history is on the side of human progress; that unity is more powerful than division; and that the people of this world can live together in peace. May our two nations, working together, with faith and determination, share these truths with all mankind.

Sebagai penutup, saya mengucapkan kepada seluruh rakyat Indonesia: terima kasih atas. Terima kasih. Assalamualaikum. Thank you.

Seperti yang kita tahu, Indonesia tengah diguncang berbagai bencana akhir-akhir ini. Banjir besar di Wasior, tsunami di Mentawai, dan meletusnya Gunung Merapi. Melihat lebih dalam, anggaplah ini sebagai ujian kita sebagai satu bangsa. Di sini, rasa persatuan kita diuji.

Masihkah kita peduli?

Bina Antarbudaya chapter Bandung membuka dropping point dan penyaluran bantuan untuk korban bencana di Indonesia. Salurkan bantuan kamu melalui kami di:

• Jl. Aria Jipang no. 6, Bandung ( tempat penjualan formulir AFS/YES/Jenesys), cp Vivien: 08151600086 (setiap hari 09.00 – 17.00)
• Jl. Tubagus Ismail 41A, cp Riri: 0817225732 (setiap hari)
• Gedung Arsitektur ITB, Studio Tugas Akhir Lt. 5, cp Vivien: 08151600086 (Senin-Jumat 09.00 – 17.00)
• Pondok Gema Pangdam, Jatinangor, cp Alex: 085294616167 (setiap hari)

Kami menerima donasi berupa barang, seperti: masker, selimut, pakaian layak pakai, pakaian dalam pria/wanita, pembalut wanita, popok bayi, bubur bayi, makanan siap saji (biskuit), obat-obatan, peralatan mandi, dan mainan anak-anak.

Donasi berupa uang juga kami terima, dan akan kami alokasikan untuk penyediaan air bersih, obat-obatan, dan makanan bagi korban bencana. Donasi dapat dikirim ke rekening:

• BNI: 012-990-1001 a/n Riri Puspita Sari
• Mandiri: 131-000-711-3303 a/n Oktavina Qurrota Ayun

Pengiriman tahap 2 akan kami laksanakan pada hari Rabu, 10 November 2010. Maka untuk itu, kami menerima bantuan kamu, selambat-lambatnya hari Selasa, 9 November 2010 pukul 19.00 di Aria Jipang.

Terima kasih atas perhatian kalian. Terima kasih, karena masih percaya pada kemanusiaan.

Seleksi 3 AFS Chapter Bandung

Tempat : SMA 5 Bandung, Sebelahnya tempat yang kemaren

Jam :  07.00

Materi yang diuji : Diskusi panel dan Talent show

Dresscode : rapi sopan *seperti seleksi sebelumnya*

Tambahan:

-Jangan lupa bawa Kartu Tanda Peserta dan makan siang
-Jangan terlambat

Untuk talentshow

-Tidak ada kriteria khusus yang harus dipenuhi oleh peserta,
-Peserta dipersilahkan untuk membawa alat-alat yang bisa membantu talent show (apa saja)
- Alat-alat untuk talentshow bisa dititipkan di ruangan panitia terlebih dahulu.

Ada pertanyaaan?

Hubungi kak novi di 085711539801

Terimakasih.

Finally,

After years and years and years and YEARS of waiting,

Here is The 60 Lucky Chosen Beloved Contestant, who passes The Second AFS Chapter Bandung Selection!!!

Get ready…

Steady…

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CONGRATULATION

buat kalian-kalian yang lolos seleksi ke-2!!!!

Daftar ulang Seleksi 3 AFS Chapter Bandung akan dilaksanakan pada hari Minggu, 13 Juni 2010 di kantor AFS Chapter Bandung. So be there, and you better be on time. If there any of you won’t be able to come at that day, please notice us with a good reasonable reason before Sunday.

Bagi adik-adik yang tidak lulus seleksi ke-2, jangan meyerah ya. Mungkin jalan kesuksesan kalian buka lewat AFS. Tetap berjuang dan gali terus potensi dan minat kalian. Kami semua mendoakan yang terbaik buat kalian.

Info lebih lanjut dan tambahan pemberitahuan dapat dilihat di update-update blog maupun twitter AFS Chapter Bandung.

Untuk diperhatikan, Seleksi ke-3 dengan materi dinamika kelompok dan unjuk bakat akan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 20 Juni 2010. Silahkan persiapkan semua yang kalian butuhkan dalam menunjukkan bakat kalian masing-masing. Kami sama sekali tidak akan membatasi akan jenis bakat maupun kostum dan properti ataupun alat yang dipakai dalam pertunjukkan bakat kalian.

Bila ada yang kurang jelas maupun yang ingin ditanyakan, silahkan hubungi:

via twitter @afsbandung atau melalui CP:

Novita: 085711539801

Efan: 081220700701

Regard,

admin

pengumuman hasil seleksi ke-2 AFS chapter bandung akan diberitahukan paling cepat hari Rabu, 9 Juni 2010.

Untuk yang lulus seleksi ke-2 AFS chapter bandung, daftar ulang untuk seleksi-3 dapat dilakukan di kantor AFS chapter bandung pada hari Minggu, mulai pukul 12.00 s.d. 14.00 (jam 12 s.d. Jam 2 siang)

Trimakasih untuk perhatiannya, silahkan update terus blog AFS chapter bandung atau follow twiter kami di @binabudbdg untuk info-info lainnya.

Regard,
Admin AFS chapter bandung

tetep asikkk kann.

Jadi , beberapa jam lagi adalah tanggal 6 juni yang mana akan dilaksanakan seleksi 2 AFS chapter bandung YP-2011/2012.

Seleksi wawancara akan dilaksanakan pada:

Tempat                 : SMA N 3 Bandung
Waktu                   : 06.June.2010 jam 7 pagi

Yang harus kalian bawa adalah:

1.Badan kalian sendiri berbalu Dresscode seperti pada seleksi 1. (ingat kalian akan interview 1 per 1 )
2.Makan siang, alternatif lain adalah beli makan siang bareng ama panitia (15rb per paket)
3.Kartu Tanda Peserta, gaboleh minjem punya temen, gaboleh potokopi, gaboleh nyuri
4.Alat shalat bagi yang mau menunaikan ibadah shalat.
5.Buku buat bacaan, terutama yang mau ujian besoknya, *serius kalian bakal nunggu lama*

*sedikit bocoran buat wawancara,
-wawancara ada 2 yaitu Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris
-untuk wawancara Bahasa indonesia jadilah diri kalian sendiri
-untuk wawancara Bahasa Inggris cintailah bahasa Indonesia *loh (pokoknya pede aja lah)

Kita akan bertemu besok, Siapkan semangat mu, kobarkan semangat merahputih di dadamu.

SEMANGAT..!!!!

Dengar kata dunia, didengarkan oleh dunia!

Okay, are you ready to see A HUNDRED FIFTY lucky basterd for the 1st AFS Bandung selection?

Okay, just kidding, this is the registration number of boys and girls who already show us best score to pass the first selection of AFS Bandung… So with a great pleasure… have fun!

YP/11-12/003

YP/11-12/005

YP/11-12/007

YP/11-12/009

YP/11-12/010

YP/11-12/012

YP/11-12/014

YP/11-12/017

YP/11-12/022

YP/11-12/024

YP/11-12/025

YP/11-12/026

YP/11-12/027

YP/11-12/028

YP/11-12/031

YP/11-12/033

YP/11-12/035

YP/11-12/037

YP/11-12/038

YP/11-12/044

YP/11-12/046

YP/11-12/047

YP/11-12/052

YP/11-12/054

YP/11-12/057

YP/11-12/058

YP/11-12/063

YP/11-12/067

YP/11-12/068

YP/11-12/075

YP/11-12/077

YP/11-12/085

YP/11-12/090

YP/11-12/091

YP/11-12/094

YP/11-12/095

YP/11-12/096

YP/11-12/099

YP/11-12/101

YP/11-12/102

YP/11-12/107

YP/11-12/110

YP/11-12/111

YP/11-12/122

YP/11-12/129

YP/11-12/138

YP/11-12/139

YP/11-12/140

YP/11-12/146

YP/11-12/150

YP/11-12/151

YP/11-12/153

YP/11-12/155

YP/11-12/157

YP/11-12/159

YP/11-12/160

YP/11-12/163

YP/11-12/164

YP/11-12/174

YP/11-12/180

YP/11-12/183

YP/11-12/187

YP/11-12/189

YP/11-12/190

YP/11-12/193

YP/11-12/196

YP/11-12/199

YP/11-12/200

YP/11-12/208

YP/11-12/211

YP/11-12/215

YP/11-12/217

YP/11-12/218

YP/11-12/230

YP/11-12/231

YP/11-12/234

YP/11-12/237

YP/11-12/238

YP/11-12/240

YP/11-12/243

YP/11-12/256

YP/11-12/259

YP/11-12/260

YP/11-12/261

YP/11-12/264

YP/11-12/266

YP/11-12/267

YP/11-12/269

YP/11-12/274

YP/11-12/275

YP/11-12/276

YP/11-12/281

YP/11-12/283

YP/11-12/292

YP/11-12/297

YP/11-12/299

YP/11-12/300

YP/11-12/301

YP/11-12/303

YP/11-12/307

YP/11-12/319

YP/11-12/324

YP/11-12/327

YP/11-12/330

YP/11-12/334

YP/11-12/338

YP/11-12/339

YP/11-12/340

YP/11-12/341

YP/11-12/342

YP/11-12/346

YP/11-12/350

YP/11-12/355

YP/11-12/356

YP/11-12/358

YP/11-12/361

YP/11-12/370

YP/11-12/372

YP/11-12/374

YP/11-12/380

YP/11-12/385

YP/11-12/388

YP/11-12/395

YP/11-12/398

YP/11-12/405

YP/11-12/409

YP/11-12/410

YP/11-12/414

YP/11-12/418

YP/11-12/421

YP/11-12/423

YP/11-12/429

YP/11-12/430

YP/11-12/432

YP/11-12/445

YP/11-12/447

YP/11-12/448

YP/11-12/468

YP/11-12/476

YP/11-12/477

YP/11-12/478

YP/11-12/480

YP/11-12/482

YP/11-12/483

YP/11-12/494

YP/11-12/515

YP/11-12/517

YP/11-12/518

YP/11-12/519

YP/11-12/520

YP/11-12/522

YP/11-12/526

Inilah para peserta yang memiliki skor terbaik dan memiliki keberuntungan untuk mencicipi tahap kedua seleksi Bandung. Jangan lupa bersyukur, yang Islam ayo solat, yang Kristen ayo ke gereja, yang agama lain silakan melakukan ibadah masing2. Seleksi kedua pada tanggal 6 Juni 2010 di SMA 3 Bandung. Kami ucapkan selamat pada kalian semua. Perjalanan masih panjang. Silakan berdoa lebih kenceng lagi. Yeah! Jangan lupa untuk daftar ulang seleksi 2 di kantor Aria Jipang pada tanggal 30 Mei 2010, pukul 12.00 – 15.00.

Panitia yang sedikit lebih iseng, iseng ngetwit dan posting

Bagi yang lainnya, kami percaya bahwa kalian yang nomornya tidak ada di sini belum tentu kalian tidak bisa menjadi duta bangsa. Masih banyak jalan untuk mencicipi kehidupan di luar negeri. Merasakan bagaimana mereka hidup, menghirup udara di sana, memandang apa yang dipandang oleh orang-orang di luar negeri. Jangan menyerah, terus berjuang. Cari beasiswa, cari organisasi lain yang memfasilitasi kalian seperti kami. Semoga keberadaan AFS Bina Antarbudaya membantu kalian untuk mendapatkan cita-cita baru. Cita-cita yang besar, cita-cita untuk mendengarkan dunia dan didengarkan dunia.

Kami tentu saja membuka pintu bagi adik-adik yang ingin ikut serta menjadi volunteer AFS Bina Antarbudaya. Datanglah ke kantor kami. Hubungi kakak-kakak yang kalian kenal. Kami tunggu kalian! Walaupun tidak menjadi exchange student, Adik-adik tetap bisa membantu perkembangan budaya dan adanya saling pengertian antara masyarakat di dunia dengan ikut serta kegiatan AFS Bina Antarbudaya.

Cheers, hear the world be heard by the world

AFS Bina Antarbudaya Bandung

*PS: ada sedikit kesalahan dalam pengumuman, peserta dengan no YP/11-12/010 dan YP/11-12/423 ternyata lolos.

Terimakasih

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Bagi semua peserta yang sudah mendaftar, seleksi Tahap I Bina Antarbudaya chapter Bandung akan diadakan pada

hari : Minggu, 09 Mei 2010

jam : 06.30 – 15.00

tempat : SMA Negeri 3 Bandung, Jalan Belitung

Ini adalah tahapan ujian tertulis. Hal-hal yang diujikan adalah :

1. Pengetahuan Umum

2. Pengetahuan Bahasa Inggris

3. Menulis Essay (bahasa Indonesia)

Yang perlu kamu bawa pada hari tersebut :

1.  Kartu peserta

2.  Alat tulis

3.  Bekal makan siang

4. Dress code untuk putra: Kemeja, celana bahan, sepatu tertutup

Dress code untuk putri: Kemeja, rok bahan, sepatu tertutup

(NO Jeans & NO sepatu sendal!!)

Peraturan buat peserta :

1. Kartu peserta adalah paspor kalian untuk keluar negeri, *bayangkan kalo kalian ga ada paspor, ga mungkin pergi kan*

jika ada yang tertinggal, wajib diambil kembali

2. Jangan terlambat, Jika ada yang terlambat akan kami berikan sangsi ,tanpa kompromi

3. Saat dikelas, SILENT ATAU MATIKAN SEMUA ALAT ELEKTRONIK.

3. Ikuti semua petunjuk dari panitia, Tanya jika ada yang kurang dimengerti

Yang perlu kamu siapkan dalam menghadapi tes :

1. Banyak-banyak baca koran, nonton berita..

2. Banyak berdoa

3. Datang Tepat Waktu

Ga usah tegang, yang penting kamu cukup istirahat sehari sebelumnya karena dibutuhkan konsentrasi untuk menjawab soal-soalnya. Good luck yah!!

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Bagi kamu yang tidak sempat mendaftar tahun ini, sayang sekali.. Karena ini memang kesempatan sekali seumur hidup. Tapi jangan khawatir, kamu masih punya kesempatan untuk mengenal budaya baru dengan berpartisipasi menjadi host family atau keluarga angkat bagi pelajar-pelajar asing yang akan datang ke Bandung. Untuk keterangan lebih lanjut, baca halaman F.A.Qpada topik ‘Hosting’.

SEMANGAT…!!

Dengar kata dunia, didengarkan oleh dunia!