Tag: Mahasiswa Pertukaran

  • UPNVJ Student Exchanges Welcoming

    Welcoming the foreign and domestic student exchanges, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) hosted a vibrant and culturally enriching event on Tuesday, 19th February 2024 in Pondok Labu Campus. This event is led by Dr. Drs. Anter Venus, MA., Comm., Rector of UPNVJ, accompanied by Vice Rectors, the Institution of Learning Development and Quality Assurance of UPNVJ, and the International Office of UPNVJ. This event aimed to foster a warm and inclusive environment for the students that enrolls in an exchange to UPNVJ.

    There are 9 students from Kazakh Ablai Khan University, Kazakhstan and 4 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia attending the welcoming ceremony. UPNVJ also invites 48 students from the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) Batch 4 of UPNVJ. The event is commenced with a grand showdown as the board of university greeted the attendees at the main entrance of the Rectorat Building and embed a welcoming shawl as the part of the ceremony. Amidst the fluttering Palang Pintu and the jovial presence of Ondel-Ondel, Jakarta’s iconic cultural figures, the exchanges students were enveloped in the vibrant tapestry of Indonesian hospitality. The ambiance resonated with the excitement of cultural exchange, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience.

    The event also invites the guests to the Auditorium Bhineka Tunggal Ika, where the official welcoming ceremony unfolded. The audience are amazed as traditional dances from Indonesia mesmerized the scenery, showcasing the rich heritage of the nation. Against this backdrop of cultural splendour, the Rector of UPNVJ and the Head of the Institution of Quality Assurances delivered heartfelt opening remarks, expressing the university’s commitment to nurture the local and global academic community.

    “…not only inbound students, but we also sent 2 PMM students. Students of PMM 4 came from 29 universities throughout Indonesia, International Student Exchange came from 2 universities, namely the Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages and 4 people from Universiti Malaysia Pahang…”  said by Rector of UPNVJ during his speech.

    During the event, each representative of the foreign exchange students stepped onto the stage to share their speech and aspirations. From Kazakh Ablai Khan University in Kazakhstan and Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia. These students brought with them diverse perspectives and what they are hoping to learn during their program. Their speeches resonated with gratitude for the opportunity to learn Indonesian culture and education, highlighting the transformative power of international exchange program.

  • The Visit of UPNVJ Delegation and Exchange Students from Ablai Khan University, Kazakhstan and Walailak University, Thailand to Bandung

    The Visit of UPNVJ Delegation and Exchange Students from Ablai Khan University, Kazakhstan and Walailak University, Thailand to Bandung

    Photo of UPNVJ Delegation with the Representation of Bandung Mayor’s Office

    In an effort to promote the internationalization of the University and strengthen its network of cooperation with various partners, UPNVJ organized a series of visits with 6 students from Ablai Khan University, Kazakhstan, and 2 students from Walailak University, Thailand, to Bandung from Thursday, March 2nd to Friday, March 3rd, 2023. They visited Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD), Universitas Pasundan (UNPAS), the Bandung City Hall, and the Asian-African Conference Museum (MKAA). These activities were part of a tripartite effort to implement UPNVJ’s internationalization program through an exchange program with foreign students.

    As the first part of the visit series on the first day, UPNVJ visited UNPAD to conduct a cross-cultural dialogue between exchange students from UPNVJ and the UNPAD International Office. The delegation was welcomed by the UNPAD International Office. During this occasion, presentations were given on the institutional structure and implementation of UNPAD’s collaborative programs supporting internationalization. Additionally, exchange students from Ablai Khan University and Walailak University presented about the culture and education systems in Kazakhstan and Thailand.

    Next, on the first day’s second agenda, the UPNVJ delegation and exchange students visited UNPAS at the Jl. Dr. Setiabudi campus. During the visit, a cross-cultural dialogue was held between the exchange students from UPNVJ and the UNPAS cultural community. Activities included presentations from UNPAD postgraduate students on Indonesian Indigenous Heritage and presentations by exchange students from Ablai Khan University and Walailak University. The highlight of the event was a session of playing angklung with the Pasundan angklung community. Prof. Dr. H. Bambang Heru Purwanto, M.S., Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at UNPAS, expressed his appreciation for the visit from UPNVJ and the foreign exchange students. He hoped that this activity would serve to strengthen the network between UPNVJ and UNPAS, as well as with international partners through cultural exchange.

    On the second day of the visit, UPNVJ first visited the Bandung City Hall for a Courtesy Call with the cooperation and tourism departments of Bandung City. The hosts included Mrs. Eva Nur Desiyanti, MM., Sub-Coordinator for Foreign Cooperation Facilitation at the Bandung City Secretariat; Mrs. Yayah Sumiati, S.Ip., M.Si., Head of the Tourism Division of the Bandung City Culture and Tourism Office; Mr. Gusgus Sepran Bahtiar, Tourism Information Manager of the Marketing Division of the Bandung City Culture and Tourism Office; and Mr. Aji and Mrs. Risky as translators from the Bandung City Hall.

    Discussion regarding Tourism and UMKM Centers in Bandung

    During the visit to the Bandung City Hall, information was provided on Bandung’s MSMEs, which aim to support the economy and have been an effort towards economic recovery post-Covid-19. In terms of city development management, Bandung upholds the use of a smart city system with the theme of smart living for its residents. The city’s sister city cooperation programs with various cities in several other countries were also explained. Countries that have established cooperation with Bandung include Japan, China, the United States, the Philippines, Germany, Belgium, Australia, and others.

    Intercultural Student’s Dialogue between Delegation from UNJANI and Exchange Students of UPNVJ

    The highlight of the second day was the visit to MKAA, where the UPNVJ delegation and exchange students conducted a cross-cultural dialogue with MKAA representatives and students from Bandung universities such as Universitas Jenderal Ahmad Yani (UNJANI), Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), and Universitas Langlangbuana (UNLA). The event began with a presentation on the history of the KAA Museum by Mrs. Dahlia Kusuma Dewi, S.Sos., MIA., Head of MKAA. The event also featured a presentation on the education system and culture in Indonesia by a speaker from UNJANI, as well as discussions on cultural differences in Kazakhstan and Thailand by the exchange students.