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Yogyakarta, October 13, 2023 – In a heartening display of support for its students, the Yogyakarta Atma Jaya University (UMY) provided substantial subsidies to a group of accomplished student exchange participants during a ceremony held at the YATS Colony on October 13, 2023.

The event, which took place from 16.00 to 18.00, saw UMY’s Director of the International and Governmental Affairs Office (IGOV), Sakir Ridho Wijaya, S. IP., M. IP., preside over the subsidy distribution. Alongside him were two key IGOV staff members, Muhammad Naufal Rofi, S.I.P., and Fauziah Nauri Qisty, S.H., representing the academic and internationalization departments, respectively.

The subsidy recipients, comprising talented UMY students who had participated in student exchange programs, were recognized for their academic achievements and their commitment to upholding the university’s reputation. This commendable initiative aimed to support the pursuit of academic excellence while encouraging the recipients to fulfill their program responsibilities diligently.

The recipients included the following student exchange participants:

Student Exchange at Maejo University, Thailand – Class of 2021:
1. Vanesian Noor Sarmila Putri
2. Galuh Pratama Jati

Student Exchange at Maejo University, Thailand – Class of 2020:
1. Muhammad Riau Pamungkas
2. Awaliya Nisa Maharani

Student Exchange at Mahidol University, Thailand (Online):
1. Tegar Dwi Prianggoro
2. Aditya Fatmandadika Qurnain

Director Sakir Ridho Wijaya, while handing over the subsidies, offered valuable advice to the recipients. He encouraged them to continue seizing opportunities for growth, to fulfill their program obligations promptly, and to maintain the prestigious reputation of both UMY and the IGOV department.

The subsidy distribution ceremony not only underscored UMY’s commitment to supporting its students but also served as a testament to the institution’s emphasis on academic excellence and responsible conduct. It is anticipated that these subsidies will further inspire these accomplished students to excel in their academic pursuits and continue representing UMY with pride on the global stage.

Yogyakarta (15/9) – The Government Science International Class Study Program at Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta (IP UMY) has repeatedly won academic achievements from both lecturers as teaching staff and students. This time IGOV UMY also demonstrated its achievements in the financial sector again by winning Compliance in Submitting Accountability Reports (LPJ) for Activities for the 2022/2023 Academic Year.

The determination of the championship in the administrative field was conveyed during the university level Annual Work Meeting (RKT) which was held on Monday (28/8). UMY IP Administration succeeded in achieving first place, beating other study programs within UMY. The championship level given aims to give appreciation to study programs that have the best administrative performance.

Amanda Aspasia Dilla, anggota angkatan 2022 memulai program pertukaran pelajar transformatif ke Malaysia, khususnya di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Motivasinya dalam upaya ini berakar pada keinginan untuk terhubung dengan beragam budaya dan meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasinya. Tujuan utama Amanda adalah merasakan kehidupan di luar negeri, mendapatkan wawasan tentang berbagai norma sosial, dan mengamati sistem pendidikan terkemuka di Malaysia. Meskipun awalnya ada kendala bahasa, tekad Amanda dan pendekatan proaktif terhadap akademisi memungkinkannya mengatasi tantangan dan memperoleh keterampilan lintas budaya yang sangat berharga, menyoroti pertumbuhan pribadi yang dapat ditawarkan oleh program pertukaran pelajar internasional.

Pengalaman pertukaran Amanda tidak hanya memperluas wawasannya tetapi juga memperkaya keahliannya. Dia memperoleh keterampilan komunikasi lintas budaya yang berharga, kemampuan beradaptasi, dan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang sistem pendidikan internasional. Perjalanannya menjadi bukti kekuatan transformatif dari program pertukaran pelajar internasional dan pertumbuhan pribadi luar biasa yang dapat dicapai melalui pengalaman tersebut.

English Booster is a program that improves IGOV students’ English skills as the language used in learning and lecturing. The focus of English Booster activities includes English language training in the English village of Pare for one month, off-campus and on-campus activities with foreign students, and English language course curriculum specifications according to the needs of IGOV students. GOV English Booster is a special facility for IGOV students which can help students develop various English language skills intensively and accompanied by various professional teachers.

This year, IGOV has sent 8 students from the class of 2022 to deepen their English language skills at the Daffodils Language Development Institute. During one month they had many memorable learning experiences. One of the students, Reyga said “what made me interested in this program was because I saw my English which was not good before joining it and now I feel the change immediately starting from the past”. Apart from that, other students said that they had gained a lot of experience and new relationships that supported each other in improving their English skills.

They said that this was a useful experience especially because it encouraged them to speak English there. a learning environment that is conducive to learning, welcoming students of all levels, whether beginners, intermediate or advanced students. The availability of resources and facilities makes it easier to explore and improve English language skills. Apart from that, students appreciate the kind and supportive nature of tutors which makes the learning process enjoyable. Camp Daffodil stands out as an excellent place to learn English, as it emphasizes the practical application of the language throughout the program.