Untar and INTI International University Malaysia held International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) 2023 for the second time. This program, that held on 4-23 September, participated with 60 students of both campus.

Rector of Untar Prof. Dr. Ir. Agustinus Purna Irawan, M.T., M.M., I.P.U., A.E. said that this program is aimed to provide students the opportunity to learn new knowledge of both countries, explore both campuses, broaden networking, and improve collaboration and tolerance to cultural differences.

“I believe everyone that participates in this program will be a leader, excels in various fields as a part of the future golden generation,” Rector said.

Head of Programme of INTI International University Joana Jaya appreciates Untar that has accepted INTI students at Untar campus.

“Thank you Untar for the warm welcome. I hope Untar and INTI collaboration will be able to continue in other activities,” Joana continued.

Aside of INTI students, there are four students from Heilbronn University Germany that participate in the program. Currently, they are studying at the Faculty of Economics and Business for one semester.

For participants, ISEP provides several benefits. This was stated by one of the participants, Anastasia Bernessa. The Faculty of Psychology Student said that ISEP is an opportunity to learn more about other country’s culture and broaden networking.

Meanwhile, student of Heilbronn University Lutz Poth admits that he is happy to meet students of another country. According to him, this program is an opportunity to gather and share cultural knowledge.

This ISEP 2023 is the sequel to similar program held on March 2023. This program was held in Jakarta on 4-9 September, and in Malaysian on upcoming 18-23 September. (DW/YS/AW)