Question 1

Do I need to apply or be Indonesian to join BISA?

Accepted Answer

No application is required, and membership is open to everyone interested in Indonesia, its culture, events, and opportunities. BISA has an open-door policy.

Question 2

What is Nusantara?

Accepted Answer

Nusantara is the largest annual Indonesian cultural event in the Bay Area, hosted by BISA. It celebrates Indonesia's rich and diverse culture for communities across the Bay Area and gives Indonesians living away from home a place to reconnect to their roots.

Question 3

What professional development resources do members get?

Accepted Answer

Members have access to a career portal with job and internship listings, a resume drop for officer review, coffee chat sessions with officers, and a LinkedIn group.

Question 4

How do I become an officer?

Accepted Answer

Officers are selected through an election held near the end of every Spring Semester. Candidates submit an application, go through an interview process, and deliver a speech on election night. Details are posted on the Facebook Group close to the end of each spring semester.

Question 5

What exclusive resources do members get beyond events?

Accepted Answer

Members get access to a test bank, class recommendations database, member directory, events and social calendar, career portal, and a marketplace to buy and sell items with other BISA members.

Berkeley Indonesian Student Association