On Monday, April 14, 2025, the English Studies Program held its annual Halal Bihalal gathering at UC Hotel UGM. This event is a cherished tradition following Eid al-Fitr, held each year to foster togetherness and maintain strong bonds within the academic community. In addition to this event, active lecturers also took part in anjangsana—an annual routine to visit the homes of retired English Studies Program faculty members.
Sasynchronize is an exhilarating event assembled by the batch 2023 of the English Literature Study Program with the aim of strengthening the connection with the batch of 2024. It was held within a span of two days, from the 23rd to the 24th of February 2025. Inspired by My Little Pony, this year’s theme highlights the magic of synchronizing through friendship. During the first day, freshmen formed a momentous fellowship with their seniors via a special talent show, as well as by playing challenging games in a treasure hunt.
Studying abroad is a dream for many students including one from English Studies Program UGM, Benedicta Angie. Since childhood, she had been curious about how people live their lives abroad. As a result, she had been actively searching for an opportunity to study abroad. Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA), a program that is funded by the government that gives both vocational and undergraduate students a chance to study abroad in great universities across the world for one semester, was the perfect opportunity for Angie to make her dream come true. After a long selection process, Angie was successfully enrolled in IISMA fully funded program at Korea University, Republic of Korea (South Korea).
One of the English Studies Program students, Azizah Putri Chandra Kusuma, spent a whole semester at Siena, Italy as an IISMA awardee. IISMA is a study abroad exchange program held by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), which offers students to study in highly reputable universities from all around the world for one semester.
A year prior to his enrolment to IISMA, Elkholy was already certain that he wanted to participate in this program. In order to succeed, this English Literature student of Batch 2021 had prepared himself by doing various preparations. Elkholy participated in ATF 2023, ISKA 2023 and some other organisations to gain more experiences in order to increase his chances of passing the first stage of selection. After passing the preliminary stage, Elkholy continued to prepare for the interview session by doing mock-up interviews. His efforts paid off because he was accepted as an IISMA Awardee at University of Leeds.
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Ayfa Hurin Ien, a student from English Studies Program, is currently participating in a Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course. This is a month-long program designed for international students to learn Lithuanian at various level while also exploring Lithuania’s cultural and historical aspects. The program includes language classes, cultural lectures, interactive workshops, excursions, and practical language use in real-life settings. It is hosted by Vytautas Magnus University in Vilnius, Lithuania, and attended by participants from various countries.
As a student of English Studies Program, it is important to familiarize yourself with the university’s academic policies and expectations. The Academic Guidelines provide essential information on topics such as curriculum, courses, academic activities, and many more. By reviewing these guidelines, you will be able to optimize your learning experience as a student of English Studies Program UGM.
A Reflective Essay by Emily Trisnandi, Intern at PT STAR Software Indonesia
From November 20–22, 2024, Florinesya Zahwa Raihania, a student from the English Department, participated in the prestigious ASEAN Youth Conference (AYC). Since its inception in 2018, the AYC has served as a flagship program of the ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO), empowering youth voices in regional dialogues. AYO’s vision centers on fostering positive change and promoting inclusive development across ASEAN. This year’s theme, “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Our Shared Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
