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Indonesian young adults want to move abroad for better life quality: Study
Recent studies by YouGov Omnibus stated that three in five Indonesians have considered moving abroad.
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The most common reasons to consider moving to these countries are the hope of a better quality of life, better public services and better job opportunities. (Shutterstock/Prasert Wongchindawest)
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ne enjoys it for health benefits and liberty; the other values the better job opportunities. Alexandra Andalina and Yonathan Harvridus' accounts of living abroad reflect the conclusion of recent studies that three in five Indonesians have considered moving abroad.
Aleksandra, a 22-year-old news reporter living in South Tangerang, remembers her one year studying in Paris, France last year lovingly.
“Living there makes healthy life easier. For example, Paris and other European cities have many healthier options in the market such as sugar free snacks, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as organic stuff,” she told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
“I also had to walk everywhere, which was tiring but also makes us healthier, and Paris is pretty walkable,” she said.
She also reminisced about the clean air as well as the vast, lavish green spaces and parks in Paris, in which she enjoyed picnics in the nice weather.
“And also, I got to free the nipple! No one says bad things to you if you walk bra-less even to school,” she said.
Aleksandra said she’d like to return to Paris if she had the chance.
