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As American universities increasingly prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, humanities and language programs, especially those focusing on less commonly taught languages, face a significant funding decline. This trend poses a serious threat to the continued existence of Southeast Asian language instruction in U.S. institutions. In this challenging landscape, the question arises: how can these programs not only survive but thrive?
SGDs 4: Quality Education | SGDs 4: Literacy skill | SGDs 17: Global partnership | SGDs 17: Partnerships for the Goals
On Wednesday (22/05), the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized a graduation ceremony at the Auditorium of Soegondo Building. A total of 52 students of whom 5 are students from the English Studies Programme were engaged in the graduation ceremony.
SGDs 4: Quality Education| SGDs 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SGDs 4: Quality Education| SGDs 5: Gender Equality | SGDs 5: Empowerment of Women| SGDs 10: Reduced Inequalities | SGDs 17: Fostering Innovation
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.