NEWS UPDATE - Kunjungan UMT ke Prodi Ikom UPNVJT

Summary

On September 30, 2024, the University of Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) visited UPN Veteran in East Java to explore and appreciate Indonesian culture. The visit featured a tour of various labs, including Cyber PR, Kine, Expos, Creating, Radio, and Live Broadcast. Students engaged in interactive cultural exchanges, playing traditional games and enjoying Indonesian food. The exchange fostered global learning opportunities, leadership skills, and deepened cultural understanding. Both institutions expressed hopes for future collaborations, including joint research and community programs, strengthening the relationship between UMT and UPN Veteran.

Takeaways

• 😀 A delegation from University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) visited UPN Veteran in East Java, Indonesia on September 30, 2024, to explore and appreciate Indonesian culture and customs.
• 😀 Aiman Asraf, a financial staff member at UMT, expressed interest in discovering global opportunities during the visit.
• 😀 The visit included 2 financial and student affairs staff members and 12 students from UMT's College Representative Committee.
• 😀 The visit began with a tour of UPN's Cyber PR lab, where UMT students and faculty learned about big data systems and internet algorithms.
• 😀 The delegation also visited the Kine Communications lab, where they watched a film produced by the department and later learned about photography arts at the Expos lab.
• 😀 Students were introduced to creating advertisements in the Creating lab, where they met the mascot, Croc, and learned about the advertisement development process.
• 😀 In the Radio lab, students participated in podcasting and were able to try their hand at live broadcasting.
• 😀 The live news broadcast session allowed students and faculty to experience reading the news like professional news anchors.
• 😀 A cultural exchange session was held, led by Farika Rahmawati from UPN, featuring traditional Indonesian games such as 'Cublak-Cublak Sueng' and 'Tebak Gambar' (food guessing game).
• 😀 UMT students actively participated in entertainment and cultural activities, including singing, tasting Indonesian food, and engaging in discussions about similarities between Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.
• 😀 The visit helped strengthen ties between UMT and UPN Veteran, with both institutions aiming to collaborate on future international programs and research initiatives.

Q & A

What was the main purpose of the visit from University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to UPN Veteran Jawa Timur?

The main purpose of the visit was to explore and appreciate the culture and traditions of Indonesia.

Who were the key members of the UMT delegation during the visit?

The UMT delegation consisted of Aiman Asraf (a financial staff member), two financial staff members from UMT, student affairs officers, and 12 students from the UMT College of Residential Council.

What was the first activity of the UMT delegation at UPN Veteran Jawa Timur?

The first activity was a lab tour, starting with the Cyber PR Lab, where UMT students and faculty were introduced to big data systems and internet algorithms.

Which activities did the UMT delegation participate in during the visit to UPN?

The delegation participated in a Cyber PR Lab tour, watched films at the Kine Communication Lab, explored photography at the Expos Lab, learned about advertising creation at the Creative Lab, and took part in live podcasts and broadcasts at the Radio Lab.

How did UMT students interact during the cultural exchange session?

During the cultural exchange session, UMT students engaged in traditional Indonesian games such as 'Cublak-cublak Sueng' and 'Tebak Gambar' (guess the picture) featuring Indonesian food items. They also sang songs and enjoyed traditional Indonesian snacks.

What traditional games did UMT students play during the cultural exchange session?

UMT students played 'Cublak-cublak Sueng' and 'Tebak Gambar,' a guessing game featuring images of Indonesian food.

What did Regia, a student from UMT's Communication Studies, contribute to the cultural exchange?

Regia performed the songs 'Gulali Dunia' and 'Jogja Istimewa,' inviting UMT students to enjoy Indonesian snacks while participating in the cultural event.

What was the response of UMT students regarding the cultural similarities between Malaysia and Indonesia?

UMT students noted that there were many similarities between Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines, which they discussed during the 'Tebak Gambar' game.

How did the UMT delegation view their visit to UPN Veteran Jawa Timur?

The UMT delegation felt that their visit exceeded expectations, as they were warmly welcomed by UPN's Vice Rector, which made the experience more meaningful. They also gained valuable insights into leadership and cultural practices.

What future opportunities do UMT and UPN Veteran Jawa Timur hope to explore together?

Both universities hope to strengthen their relationship through future collaborations, including research programs, community service initiatives, and other academic projects.