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Arsip 2024:

March

Reminiscence of The Days in The Emerald Isle

ExchangeIISMANewsOur StoriesPost Slider Friday, 22 March 2024

Waking up in a room with a view of yellowing and reddening trees would have been my wildest dream until a year ago. Every new thing that I have experienced from last year’s September until December is the result of sleepless nights and staring at my laptop for four months. IISMA truly gave me the chance to taste my childhood wish, and I could never be more grateful than I am today. As this is one of my biggest milestones, I cherish every second that I spend in Dublin, Ireland, and make sure to engrave all passing moments in my mind–probably in my phone’s gallery as well. I am Konan, and here is a glimpse of my life as an IISMA awardee in University College Dublin.

A brief introduction is a must before I start. Born by the name Qonita Risqi Setya Ananda, I am currently a third year student in the English Department of Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta. Not a very fun fact, I can’t drive, so no wonder I enjoy my time in Dublin too much because of the pedestrian-friendly public facilities. During my four-month stay in Dublin, I am taking four courses under Arts and Humanities. Along with nine other students from different home universities, I began my study abroad journey on September 2 as we flew from Indonesia to Ireland. Now, here is the real thing, I promise you.

A picture taken in the middle of our trip to Howth cliff walk.
A picture taken in the middle of our trip to Howth cliff walk.

The academic year in Ireland starts in autumn, which takes place in September. Just like what we commonly have in universities in Indonesia, here they provide two weeks of various orientation events, such as welcoming ceremony, freshers week where you can sign up for clubs and societies, info sessions for various purposes, for instance the immigration session held for non-EU international students, and many more. In the following week, the classes start for level two or intermediate courses, while beginner courses have to wait for another week. Classes are divided into two types, lecture and tutorial or seminar, which is a new thing for me as we don’t have them back in my home major. Lecture is a big class dedicated to delivering materials, while the tutorial only consists of 15-20 students solely for group discussion and in-depth review on the materials from the lecture. 

Being an international student in UCD certainly has its own perks, and one of them being the eligible participants of the Cultural Programme. The said programme is dedicated for us to enjoy the most of our stay here by holding events and offering trips for free. We have gone to some stunning places in Ireland, such as Kilkenny with its castle and mediaeval town, surfing in Sligo, cycling on a 32-kilometre track in Westport, and enjoying the majestic Dún Aonghasa in Inishmore, Galway. I am really grateful for the opportunities given by UCD for such a short stay, and here I say it, it is all worth it!

Even though living abroad gets you really excited, you are lying if you say you don’t miss those little things from home. Of course I miss seblak, nasi Padang, and the convenient online transportation. I’d love to give an honourable mention to my friends from PPI Irlandia who kindly hold various Indonesian-themed events for Indonesian students in Ireland, which feels like bringing us back home. We got the precious chance to have a warm gathering with other IISMA awardees in Ireland and master’s and doctoral students on October 21, and even met the Ambassador of Indonesia for the United Kingdom, Dr. Desra Percaya. Fun fact, he is a remarkable saxophone player, and we were lucky to be able to watch his performance of Terima Kasih Cinta by Afgan on that sunny afternoon.

That particular gathering event was very memorable for me. The previous president of PPI Irlandia, Zain, shared a bit how Ireland feels merrier when the IISMA awardees are there. The number of Indonesian students in Ireland is significantly lower than in the United Kingdom, our nearest neighbour, and events like these almost feel like a family reunion. Compared to the students, there are more Indonesian diaspora than what I had imagined. They are also the people who continue to help us during our stay, and I’d really love to reciprocate the gesture someday, fingers crossed, when I get the opportunity to travel to Ireland again.

IISMA UC Dublin awardees with Dr. Desra Percaya, the Ambassador of Indonesia for the United Kingdom and Mr. Khairul Munadi from KBRI London.
IISMA UC Dublin awardees with Dr. Desra Percaya, the Ambassador of Indonesia for the United Kingdom and Mr. Khairul Munadi from KBRI London.

Aside from the fellow Indonesians we met here, I have always dreamt about having friends from across the globe who will actually keep in touch, not as a one-time thing only. Solely for this reason, I would like to thank my international friends that have introduced me to new celebrations that definitely made me feel so at home. One of these celebrations is Friendsgiving, that is celebrating Thanksgiving but with your friends instead. Jette, the event planner, suggested that we all bring a dish from our respective country to enjoy together, and that way, we actually exchange new culture in a fun way. Since the feeling is mutual, I didn’t hesitate to give them heartfelt souvenirs from home–one of them being a tote bag I designed myself–as a memento for the moment I have shared with them.

A photo to commemorate our gamelan performance on the Indonesian Cultural Day. 
A photo to commemorate our gamelan performance on the Indonesian Cultural Day.

Ireland has been a place for me to try out many things for the first time for the last four months. My dream of walking along meadows, looking at sheep and cows like what I read in my childhood stories, strolling down the city, and taking a breather at city parks–all of them have been achieved here. Last but not least, the network and memories I have made here are priceless and could never be traded with anything in this world. Shall I have the chance to visit for a longer period of time here, I won’t hesitate to fly right away. Thank you to my support system back home–my family and friends–and my new family here, you are a part of my life now. Of course to the IISMA program, my deepest gratitude would never cease.

A short visit to the Christmas market at the Dublin castle.

 

 

English Department Visited MA Al-Ikhlas Berbah for Community Service Program

EventNewsPost Slider Friday, 22 March 2024

Two representatives of English Department UGM: Alvanita, M. Ed. and Paris Mercurio visited MA Al Ikhlas Berbah on Saturday, 11 March 2024. This event is a part of community services conducted by English Department UGM. Headmistress of MA Al Ikhlas Berbah, Ika Bude Lestari, S.Pd., gave a warm welcoming speech in the beginning of the event. Afterwards, the presentation and Q&A sessions began.

In the presentation session, Alvanita, M.Ed. motivated the students to learn English. She highlighted how important it is to be proficient in English, especially if one wants to pursue higher education or professional careers. She also gave the students tips on learning English outside the class. The second presenter, Paris Mercurio told the students about her experiences living in the United States. She gave the students tips to overcome their nervousness when using English in conversations. The students, who were shy to respond at the presentation session, gradually became more engaged throughout the Q&A session. 

Students and teachers of MA Al-Ikhlas Berbah responded positively towards the event, sharing their opinions that other programs to increase students’ interest in learning English should be conducted again in the future. The urgency of conducting those programs is due to low frequency of English learning in rural areas like Berbah, which is affected by the existing presumption of the lack of urgency to be proficient in English.

Alvanita, M.Ed. discussed the continuation of this program with the English teacher of MA Al-Ikhlas Berbah (Ervina Juli Aryani) after the event. One of the proposed activities is increasing English literacy through reading literature works. Every week, the students will read English short stories and write their reviews. Afterwards, an offline discussion monitored by Alvanita, M.Ed. and Ms. Ervina will be conducted every one or two months in order to track the students’ progress in learning English.

Cross Cultural Exchange UGM x NUS 2024

Cross Cultural Exchange UGM x NUSEventExchange Friday, 22 March 2024

 

Interested to expand your knowledge about culture? We are pleased to offer English Department students to be a part of “Cross Cultural Exchange Program” with National University Of Singapore. The best six students will be selected to join the program. Enroll now!

Figure 1 Mr. Gavin Tritt and lecturers of English Department

Accepting Visit from Oberlin Shansi, English Department Discussed a Collaboration Program for the Lecturers

NewsOberlin ShansiPost Slider Friday, 22 March 2024

On Thursday, 29th of February 2024, English Department UGM accepted a visit from the representative of Oberlin Shansi, Mr. Gavin Tritt, to discuss new collaboration programs between two universities that have undergone seventy-years of partnership. One of the programs discussed is Oberlin Shansi’s Visiting Scholar Program, once participated in by Mr. Adi Sutrisno, the Head of the English Department. The Oberlin Shansi’s Visiting Scholar Program is a fully funded program by Oberlin Shansi which allows the English Department lecturers to improve their scholarly growth. 

During the stay at Oberlin, the lecturers will do various activities: auditing courses to observe undergraduate teaching, learning new research methodologies, developing their academic writing, utilizing college resources and faculty mentorship to develop research projects and proposals, and many more. Upon their return from this program, the participating lecturers are expected to share their experiences during their stay at Oberlin, mentor other faculty members who are searching for international opportunities, and continue the collaboration with Oberlin Shansi. The program typically lasts for a semester, but Oberlin Shansi welcomes lecturers who proposed shorter visits as well. 

 

This program will provide opportunities for English Department lecturers to gain new insight and experiences for their professional development. Along with other forms of collaboration, Oberlin Shansi’s Visiting Scholar Program will help to strengthen the partnership between the English Department and Oberlin Shansi. 

SGDs 4: Quality Education | SGDs 17: Partnerships For The Goals

 

RWS Indonesian Translations’ Internship Opportunity

International PartnershipNewsPost SliderRWS Thursday, 21 March 2024

RWS Indonesian translation team is planning to conduct an online presentation with the topic about translation and localization industry & its career as well as promoting its internship program.

This Program is belonging to English Department student batch 2022 and 2021.

Please find the overview of information below

Presentation

Purpose of presentation:

  • To educate and share direct experience which is related to translation and localization industry.
  • To promote an internship opportunity.

Target audiences: Students who are interested in translation and localization industry and its career. It can be students in English major, or students who are studying in translation & relevant subjects.

Presentation content: Related to translation and localization industry & its career as well as internship program.

Presentation period: 1.5 – 2 hours

Presentation method: Online (via Microsoft Team)

How to attend presentation: Register via QR and/or link (RWS will provide information to you for promoting to your students after we finalized the date and time of presentation).

Presenters from RWS:

  1. Language office’s ling manager for Indonesian language projects. (Present by Indonesian language)
  2. Translator for Indonesian language projects. (Present by Indonesian language).
  3. Principal talent manager for Taiwan office (Present by English language)

 

Internship

Position: English – Indonesian translation intern

Purpose: To bridge the gap between university education and the professional localization industry through developing and applying a designated program according to local requirements, which complements and enhances current local education, prepare students for a career in the industry.

Duration: 1 July 2024 – 30 December 2024

Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 GMT+7

Program type: Paid Internship

Workplace: Anywhere you can access internet

Candidate qualification:

  • Being able to fully attend internship program based on the above information.
  • Having laptop or computer which is a key device that you need to use during internship program.

Benefits:

  • Key CAT Tools
  • Closely working with professional translator
  • Working for global well-known clients
  • Certificate of internship

Advantages: Interns with excellent performance will be converted to be a freelance translator.

How to apply and application timeline: The information will be provided in the presentation.

 

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PROGRAM, PLEASE FILL THE LINK BELOW

https://bit.ly/InternshipRWS2024

Do not hesitate to contact +447460070516 (Adiba) if you need more information!

The Retirement Event of Prof. Dr. Ida Rochani Adi, S.U.

EventNewsOur Stories Wednesday, 20 March 2024

 

On Wednesday (28/2/2024), the English Literature Study Program held a retirement event for one of the English Literature lecturers, Prof. Dr. Ida Rochani Adi, S.U. The event was held at GRAMM HOTEL by Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta, attended by all lecturers and retired lecturers of the English Literature Study Program. The event was opened by the host with great fanfare and continued with remarks from the Head of the English Literature Study Program, Dr. Adi Sutrisno, M.A. As for the warm welcome given by Prof. Dr. Ida Rochani Adi, S.U., to the big family of English Literature UGM.

In the middle of the event, the occasion was filled with laughter and a sharing session to say a word or two about Prof. Dr. Ida Rochani Adi, S.U. At the end of the session, one of our lecturers, Achmad Munjid, M.A., Ph.D., led the prayer and all the lecturers, along with retired lecturers, were having lunch while a farewell video that all the lecturers and students said thank you for Prof. Ida’s dedication to the English Literature Program and Gadjah Mada University.

This event was held not only as a form of farewell between the active lecturers and lecturers who had finished their tenure but this moment was used to maintain the relationship among all of the lecturers.

 

 

Congraduation!

EventNewsPost Slider Monday, 4 March 2024

On Wednesday  (21/02), the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized a graduation ceremony at the Auditorium of Soegondo Building. A total of 77 students of whom 8 are students from the English Studies Programme were engaged in the graduation ceremony.  

As they’ve passed another journey in their life, the English Studies Programme proudly congratulate the students above on their well-deserved success in finishing their studies and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

English Studies Programme’s Student

  1. Arisya, S. S
  2. Arrifky Ahad Dori, S. S
  3. Hindun, S. S
  4. Irma Setyaningsih, S. S
  5. Misma Ro Daud, S. S
  6. Nuragny Mustika Putri Sekar Arum, S. S
  7. Rahma Az-Zahra, S. S
  8. Umi Denta Prastiwi, S. S

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Universitas Gadjah Mada

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