GSIP 淡江大學全球服務實習 Global Service Internship Program

🇹🇭 大家好，我們是 ANFREL 組！

不知不覺我們在泰國的實習也來到最後一週了！
這週我們參加了很多場會議，和不同國家的組織交流，也拍攝了實習心得的訪談影片，回顧這一個月學到的東西～
這週包院長特地來泰國看我們！關心我們的實習狀況、和我們一起吃飯聊天，聽我們分享這一個月的收穫，真的很開心也很感謝院長！

工作之餘，我們也把握最後的時間，去水上市場和海鮮市場走走，體驗泰國當地的文化和美食～

一個月的時間過得很快，這次實習不只讓我們更了解選舉觀察，也讓我們認識了不同國家的人、學到了很多課堂上學不到的東西。謝謝 ANFREL 和 GSIP，讓我們有這麼難忘的實習體驗！

🇹🇭 Hello everyone! We are the ANFREL team!

We can’t believe it’s already our final week in Thailand!

This week, we joined many meetings with different organizations and also filmed our internship reflection videos, looking back on everything we learned over the past month.

One of the highlights this week was that Dean Bao came to Thailand to visit us! He checked in on how our internship was going, had dinner with us, and listened to us share our experiences from the past month. We were really happy and thankful for his visit.

Besides our internship, we also made the most of our last few days in Thailand by visiting a floating market and a seafood market. It was a great chance to experience the local culture and enjoy lots of delicious Thai food.

The past month went by so quickly. This internship not only helped us learn more about election observation, but also gave us the chance to meet people from different countries and learn many things that we couldn’t learn in the classroom.

Thank you, ANFREL and GSIP, for giving us such a meaningful and unforgettable experience! 🇹🇭✨ #全球政治經濟系 #新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學

Hello everyone, we are BERSIH team 🇲🇾

As our internship at BERSIH comes to an end, we wrapped up our final day by presenting our project, “AI in Elections and Democracy: Taiwan’s Opportunities & Risks.” It was also a new topic for members of BERSIH, and we were happy to see so much curiosity through the questions, discussions, and experiences everyone shared. It made our final presentation even more meaningful.

When we first came to Malaysia, we hoped to learn how NGOs work and gain a better understanding of democracy in Malaysia. Looking back now, we realize we learned so much more than we ever expected.

From visiting different NGOs and the Malaysian Parliament to joining meetings and discussions at the BERSIH office, every experience gave us a deeper understanding of civil society, democracy, and the people working behind the scenes to create positive change. Seeing their passion and dedication reminded us that meaningful change is built through the efforts of ordinary people who care deeply about their communities.

More than anything, we’re grateful for the people we met along the way. Thank you, BERSIH, for welcoming us so warmly, answering our endless questions, sharing your knowledge and experiences, and making us feel like part of the team from day one. Your kindness, humor, and hospitality made this internship truly unforgettable.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our department and professors for making this opportunity possible. Thank you for your guidance, encouragement, and continuous support throughout this journey. The BERSIH team also asked us to pass along their greetings and heartfelt thanks to all of you, especially our Dean, our supervisor/department chair John, and Professor Dragon. 😊

As we head back to Taiwan, we’ll definitely miss the food, the laughter in the office, and the wonderful people we met in Malaysia.

Thank you, BERSIH. We hope our paths cross again someday. 🇲🇾❤️🇹🇼

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大家好，我們是 BERSIH 團隊！🇲🇾

隨著在 BERSIH 的實習來到尾聲，我們也在最後一天完成了此次實習的成果發表，主題為 「AI in Elections and Democracy: Taiwan’s Opportunities & Risks」。這個主題對許多 BERSIH 團隊成員來說也是第一次接觸，因此大家提出了許多問題、分享了自己的想法與經驗，讓整場發表更像是一場深入的交流，也讓我們的最後一次簡報格外有意義。

來到馬來西亞之前，我們希望能了解 NGO 的運作方式，並更深入認識馬來西亞的民主發展。回頭看這一個月，我們才發現，收穫遠遠超過了當初的期待。

從拜訪不同的 NGO、參觀馬來西亞國會，到參與 BERSIH 辦公室的會議與討論，每一次交流都讓我們對公民社會、民主，以及那些默默推動社會改變的人有了更深的理解。他們的熱忱與投入，也讓我們明白，真正有意義的改變，是由一群真心關心自己社區、願意持續付出的人一步一步累積而成的。

最重要的是，我們很感謝這一路上遇見的每一位夥伴。謝謝 BERSIH 團隊熱情地歡迎我們，耐心回答我們數不清的問題，毫無保留地分享你們的知識與經驗，並從第一天起就讓我們感受到自己是團隊的一份子。你們的親切、幽默與熱情好客，讓這段實習成為我們最難忘的回憶之一。

同時，我們也要誠摯感謝系上與所有教授，謝謝你們給予我們這次珍貴的機會，也在這段旅程中一路給予我們指導、鼓勵與支持。BERSIH 團隊也特別請我們向大家轉達他們的問候與由衷感謝，尤其是我們的院長、系主任／指導老師林偉修，以及 周應龍教授。😊

即將回到台灣，我們一定會想念馬來西亞的美食、辦公室裡的歡笑聲，以及在這裡遇見的每一位朋友。

謝謝你們，BERSIH。期待未來還有機會再次相見。🇲🇾❤️🇹🇼

#新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟系

🇹🇭 大家好，我們是 ANFREL 組！

來到泰國的第三週，我們繼續學習選舉觀察，也接觸到更多不同國家的經驗。

這週我們和來自菲律賓的公民組織 PPCRV 進行交流，透過他們的分享，了解他們如何進行選民教育、培訓志工，以及參與選舉觀察。從不同國家的經驗中，我們也學到了很多新的想法。

除了參加會議之外，我們也完成了各自的實習作業，透過閱讀資料、整理內容和設計問卷，對選舉觀察的工作有了更深入的了解。

我們也繼續體驗泰國的生活～這週去了新開幕的美術館、逛了當地夜市，也吃了很多泰國美食！

第三週很快就結束了，下一週就是實習的最後一週，希望能把握最後的時間，也期待和大家分享更多在泰國實習的點點滴滴！

🇹🇭 Hello everyone! We are the ANFREL team!

We have now finished our third week in Thailand. This week, we continued learning more about election observation and had the chance to learn from different organizations.

One of our highlights this week was meeting PPCRV from the Philippines. They shared how they work on voter education, volunteer training, and election observation. It was interesting to learn how people in different countries work to support democracy.

Besides attending meetings, we also finished our internship assignments. By reading reports, organizing information, and designing our own questionnaire, we learned more about the work behind election observation.

After work, we also spent some time exploring Bangkok. We visited a new art museum, walked around a local night market, and enjoyed lots of delicious Thai food. It was a nice way to experience the local culture after a busy week.

Our third week has come to an end, and next week will be our final week at ANFREL. We hope to make the most of our remaining time and look forward to sharing more about our internship experience in Thailand! #新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟系

As part of our internship with BERSIH, we had the opportunity to visit the Parliament of Malaysia today and learn more about how the country’s democratic institutions work.

During our visit, we met with YB Hassan Abdul Karim, YB Wong Chen, and YB Adam Adli. Each of them shared their experiences and perspectives on parliamentary work, Malaysia’s political system, governance, and the country’s role in the region and beyond. Their openness gave us the chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and better understand the realities of public service and policymaking.

Visiting Parliament on a sitting day also allowed us to experience the atmosphere of the institution firsthand. Seeing the busy environment, the security arrangements, and the parliamentary proceedings taking place throughout the building gave us a glimpse into the daily work behind Malaysia’s legislative process.

This visit broadened our understanding of democracy beyond the classroom. It reminded us that learning about politics is not only about reading books or attending lectures, but also about interacting/listening to different perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversations with those involved in shaping public policy.

We are sincerely grateful to BERSIH and the Members of Parliament for welcoming us and sharing their time and insights. It was a meaningful experience that will stay with us long after our internship.
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作為 GSIP 在 BERSIH 實習的一部分，我們有機會參訪馬來西亞國會，深入了解馬來西亞民主制度以及國會的運作方式。

在這次參訪中，我們與 Hassan Abdul Karim、Wong Chen 及 Adam Adli 三位國會議員交流。他們分享了身為國會議員的工作經驗，以及對馬來西亞政治制度、公共治理、區域發展和國家未來的看法。透過這次交流，我們也有機會提出問題、交換想法，對公共政策與政治運作有了更深入的認識。

我們參訪當天正值國會開會，因此也親身感受到國會運作時的氛圍。從忙碌的環境、完善的安全措施，到議事進行期間的整體運作，都讓我們更了解國會日常工作的樣貌。

這次參訪讓我們對民主有了更深刻的體會，也讓我們明白，學習政治不只是課堂上的知識，更需要透過實際觀察、傾聽不同觀點，以及與公共事務參與者交流，才能真正理解民主制度的運作。

非常感謝 BERSIH 以及三位國會議員熱情接待我們，並願意與我們分享寶貴的經驗與想法。這是一段充實且難忘的學習經驗，也將成為我們這次實習中珍貴的回憶。

#新南向學海築夢計畫 #全球政治經濟學系 #淡江大學

Thank you, ABIM, for your warm hospitality and the meaningful conversations. We truly appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of Islam🤝💚
#新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟系

大家好我們是BERSIH組，這週的實習，讓我更近距離地接觸到馬來西亞的公民社會，也看見 NGO 如何透過行動推動民主參與。

這週我們前往吉隆坡，擔任一場會議的觀察員。會議的主題是拒絕政治冷感、用選票深化改革，因為在馬來西亞很多人在外地打拼，因為距離問題就放棄回家投票，因此讓投票率非常慘淡、政治亂象頻繁發生，導致新一代年輕人對於政治冷感並且不覺得手上的那張票可以改變什麼，因此會議希望讓更多人願意參與公共事務，珍惜自己手中的一票。雖然這次主要是以觀察員的身分參與，但現場的討論讓我了解到，一場選舉的背後，不只是候選人之間的競爭，更需要公民社會持續投入，才能讓民主真正運作。

隔天，學校主任特地從台灣飛來馬來西亞探望我們，也聽取我們這段時間的學習成果。我們向主任和實習組織分享了自己的研究與作業，介紹了不同國家的Gen z抗議事件，從一開始對許多議題感到陌生，到現在能夠整理資訊、提出自己的分析與想法，我也發現自己比剛來時進步了不少。

這次實習不只是走進一個陌生的社會，更是親身觀察不同國家的政治文化，並思考民主、公民參與與社會倡議之間的關係。每天接觸的新知識、新觀點，都讓我重新認識馬來西亞，也重新思考自己未來想成為什麼樣的人。

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Hello everyone! We are the BERSIH team. This week of my internship gave me the opportunity to gain a closer understanding of Malaysia’s civil society and to see how NGOs actively promote democratic participation.

This week, we traveled to Kuala Lumpur to attend a conference as observers. The theme of the conference was “Reject Political Apathy, Deepen Reform Through Your Vote.” In Malaysia, many people work far from their hometowns, and because of the distance and travel costs, they often choose not to return home to vote. As a result, voter turnout has remained low, and political instability has become a recurring issue. Over time, many young people have become politically apathetic, believing that a single vote cannot make a difference. The conference aimed to encourage more people to participate in public affairs, value their right to vote, and recognize the importance of every ballot. Although we attended as observers, the discussions helped me realize that elections are about much more than competition between candidates. A healthy democracy also depends on an active civil society that continuously encourages civic engagement.

The following day, our department director traveled from Taiwan to visit us in Malaysia and listen to what we had learned during our internship. We presented our research projects to both the director and our internship organization, focusing on Generation Z protest movements in different countries. When I first arrived, many of these topics were completely new to me. Now, I feel much more confident in organizing information, analyzing complex issues, and presenting my own perspectives. Looking back, I can clearly see how much I have grown over the past two weeks.

This internship is more than simply experiencing life in a different country. It has given me the chance to observe different political cultures firsthand and to reflect on the relationship between democracy, civic participation, and social advocacy. Every day brings new knowledge and new perspectives, helping me better understand Malaysia while also encouraging me to think more deeply about the kind of person I hope to become in the future.
#新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟學系

🇹🇭大家好，我們是 ANFREL 組！

來到泰國的第二週，我們開始更深入接觸 ANFREL 的工作，也有更多機會認識不同的公民組織。

這週，我們和泰國的青年公民組織 WeWatch 進行交流，透過他們的分享，我們更了解在地組織如何推動公民參與、培訓志工，以及進行選舉觀察。

此外，我們也參加了 ANFREL Insights 關於海外選民電子投票與數位化的線上會議。透過不同國家的經驗分享，我們認識到科技如何影響選舉!

工作之餘，我們也繼續探索泰國的生活。這週去了充滿特色的唐人街、逛了當地有名的洽圖洽市集，也體驗了泰式按摩。透過這些日常體驗，我們更靠近當地文化，也慢慢感受到曼谷不同的一面。

第二週也在學習與探索中結束了，期待接下來能累積更多經驗，繼續分享我們在泰國實習的點點滴滴！
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🇹🇭 Hello everyone! We are the ANFREL team!

Our second week in Thailand has been full of new learning experiences. We started to get more involved in ANFREL’s work and had more opportunities to connect with different civil society organizations.

This week, we had a meeting with WeWatch, a youth-led civic organization in Thailand. Through their sharing, we learned more about how local organizations promote citizen participation, train volunteers, and conduct election observation.

We also joined ANFREL Insights about e-voting and digitalization for overseas voters. From the experiences shared by different countries, we learned more about how technology is changing the future of elections!

Outside of our internship, we continued exploring life in Thailand. This week, we visited the unique Chinatown, explored the famous Chatuchak Market, and experienced Thai massage. Through these daily experiences, we got closer to the local culture and discovered another side of Bangkok.

Our second week has come to an end with many new experiences and lessons. We look forward to learning more, gaining new experiences, and sharing more moments from our internship journey in Thailand! 🇹🇭✨ #新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟系

✊ 探訪文明改革與社會進步的可能性

大家好，我們是BERSIH組，接下來要分享我們透過參訪不同NGO獲得的新發現！

我們在BERSIH夥伴的引領下，完成了對五個深耕馬來西亞不同議題的組織的參訪。分別是：NSI (North South Initiative)：專注於移工權益促進。
SUARAM (Suara Rakyat Malaysia)：堅定反對公權力濫用、捍衛基本人權。KOMAS (Pusat KOMAS)：致力於促進不同種族和諧，消除種族歧視。和EMPOWER ：推動女性賦權與性別平權。以及致力於青年與多元宗教社會和諧的 ABIM。

在交流中，我們深刻感受到馬來西亞公民社會的兩股核心力量。面對體制與公權力的威脅，對抗型的 NGO 永遠站在最前線，例如 SUARAM 為了反對過去政府頒布的《內安法令》（ISA）毅然發起遊行抗爭，並透過熱線提供即時法律援助；而面對較為保守的社會氛圍、種族與性別不平等的結構性挑戰，NGO 們則選擇在第一線以漸進式改革栽培協助邊緣弱勢群體。

這次的雙向對話也跨越了國界。我們向當地的夥伴分享了台灣從威權走向民主的歷史經驗，以及在性別平權上的努力。這場對談讓我們對如何處理現實中的社會問題，有了更深一層的理解。

最令人印象深刻的是，面對保守社會與結構性的壓力，為了改善現況的NGO們互助合作，即便各自負責不同領域。我們理解到，幫助文明進步的方式有非常多種，有人在前方開路，有人在基層扎根，看著不同組織與青年匯聚在一起，看著包括 ABIM 在內的不同宗教、背景的組織與青年匯聚在一起，也令我們默默想著自己究竟能為國家帶來甚麼幫助。
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👊 Exploring the Possibilities of Social Reform and Civil Advancement

Hello everyone! We are the BERSIH team. We’re excited to share the profound insights gained from visiting five key Malaysian NGOs!

Guided by BERSIH, we connected with NSI (migrant workers' rights), SUARAM (anti-abuse of power & human rights), KOMAS (racial harmony), and EMPOWER (gender equality). These visits revealed the two core forces driving Malaysian civil society: frontline advocacy against institutional threats—such as SUARAM’s historic protests against the Internal Security Act (ISA)—and grassroots empowerment through progressive reform to tackle conservative social structures.

This valuable two-way dialogue also crossed borders. We shared Taiwan's historical journey from authoritarianism to democracy, along with our ongoing efforts in gender equality. This cross-cultural exchange deepened our understanding of handling real-world social issues.

What impressed us most was how these organizations collaborate under structural pressure. We realized there are countless ways to advance society, whether by leading the charge or rooting deep in the community. Seeing youths from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, including organizations like ABIM, unite for change has inspired us to reflect on the impact we can bring back to our own country.

#新南向學海築夢計畫 #全球政治經濟學系
#淡江大學

🇹🇭大家好，我們是 ANFREL 組！

來到泰國已經一個星期了，這週也正式開始了我們在 ANFREL 的實習。

第一天，我們和 ANFREL 的夥伴一起參加了線上 meeting，認識組織的背景和工作內容，以及未來一個月的實習安排。這幾天，我們也閱讀了許多 ANFREL 過去發布的報告與文章，希望能更了解組織平時的工作方式，也為接下來的任務做好準備。

這週，我們開始接手各自負責的工作，此外我們也參加了最新的西藏流亡選舉觀察報告發布會，透過講者的分享，對國際選舉觀察和民主發展有了更多認識。

除了實習之外，我們也慢慢適應泰國的生活。這幾天搭了嘟嘟車、逛了當地夜市，也吃了不少道地的泰式料理。工作之餘，我們也透過這些生活體驗，更認識泰國的文化和日常。

第一週很快就結束了，接下來還有許多新的任務和挑戰，希望能持續累積更多經驗，也期待之後和大家分享更多在泰國實習的點點滴滴！ —
🇹🇭 Hello everyone! We are the ANFREL team!

It’s hard to believe that we’ve already been in Thailand for a week! This week marked the beginning of our internship at ANFREL.

On our first day, we joined an online meeting with the ANFREL team to learn more about the organization, its work, and our internship plans for the coming month. We also spent time reading ANFREL’s previous reports and publications to better understand the organization’s work and prepare for the tasks ahead.

This week, we officially started working on our own projects. We also had the opportunity to attend the launch of ANFREL’s latest Tibetan Election Observation Report. Through the presentations and discussions, we learned more about international election observation and the importance of democratic development.

Outside of work, we’ve also been getting used to life in Thailand. We’ve ridden tuk-tuks, explored local night markets, and enjoyed plenty of authentic Thai food. These experiences have helped us get to know both the local culture and daily life here.

Our first week has flown by, and we’re looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. We can’t wait to share more about our internship journey in Thailand with everyone!

#新南向學海築夢計畫 #淡江大學 #全球政治經濟系

🇲🇾 我們的 GSIP 馬來西亞實習之旅正式展開！

大家好，我們是 BERSIH 組，很高興與大家分享我們在馬來西亞 GSIP 實習的第一週！

目前最令我們印象深刻的經驗之一，就是與 Bersih 團隊一起參加了一場社區活動。透過互動遊戲、與參與者交流，以及收集象徵性護照上的印章，我們更深入認識了緬甸文化，品嚐了緬甸傳統美食，也聽見了來自不同社群的觀點。我們對青年參與、文化交流及公民參與有了更深的體會，也很感動看到大家因共同理念而聚在一起，同時展現文化的多元與包容。

這週也正式展開了我們在 Bersih 的實習。我們與團隊見面，討論了接下來一個月的實習內容，也非常感謝 Bersih 團隊熱情地接待我們，和我們一起分享美食、交流想法，讓我們從第一天起就感受到滿滿的溫暖與家的感覺。

除了實習之外，我們也盡情體驗馬來西亞的美食、充滿活力的街道，以及生活中的各種新鮮事。我們很期待接下來的實習旅程，也希望能持續與大家分享更多精彩的故事！

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🇲🇾 Our GSIP Journey Begins
Hi everyone, we are BERSIH team and our GSIP journey in Malaysia is off to a meaningful start!
One of our most memorable experiences so far was joining a community event with the Bersih team. Through interactive activities, conversations with participants, and collecting stamps in a symbolic passport, we had the opportunity to learn more about Myanmar’s culture, try their tranditional food and hear different perspectives from the community. We've gained valuable insights into the role of youth, cultural exchange, and civic engagement. It was inspiring to witness people coming together in solidarity while celebrating diversity.
This week also marked the start of our internship at Bersih, where we met the team and discussed the exciting work we’ll be doing throughout the month. We are especially grateful for the warm hospitality of everyone at Bersih, who welcomed us with delicious meals, meaningful conversations, and genuine kindness that made us feel at home.
Outside the office, we’ve been enjoying Malaysia’s diverse food, vibrant streets, and little everyday discoveries. We’re excited for everything that’s still to come and look forward to sharing more of our journey in the weeks ahead.

P/s: We also learned two important lessons during our first few days in Malaysia: always remember to bring a Type G power adapter (UK standard plug), and don’t forget to press the pedestrian crossing button before waiting for the green light!

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