Darmasiswa 2015 – Office of International Affairs

Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and (Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) Participated in A Hizbul Wathan Camp Conducted by SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta (MUCIL)

April 6, 2016/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Darmasiswa students consist of Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) participated Hizbul Wathan Camp

Located at Prambanan Temple on 4th-6th April 2016, SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta held Hizbul Wathan Camp. This camp is an annual camp that aims to strengthen personal character and teach the students how to work in a team work.

Since two of Darmasiswa students consist of Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) have been doing community service program in SMP Muhammadiyah 2, they were also invited to join this event.

In this even Liana, Soo, students and the teachers of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta did fun activities together. They played tradional games and learnt about organization, especially Muhammadiyah.

“All of the participants enjoyed this event very much, I saw them actively participated this event”, said Ruslinah (one of Darmasiswa lecturers who accompanied Liana and Soo).

She added, “For our Darmasiswa students, this event is very useful. This is one of hand-on experiences they can seize during their stay in Indonesia”.

Two Darmasiswa Students of UAD Judging Spelling Bee Competition

March 28, 2016/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Two Darmasiswa students of UAD, Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and (Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) had a great chance to be adjudicators in “Muhammadiyah Elementary school Spelling Bee Competition”

Two Darmasiswa students of UAD, Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and (Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) have been conduting Community Service Program in SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta since 22^nd March 2016. This program is one of the requirements they have to finish during their one year Darmasiswa Program. In school, they get opportunities to directly practice their Indonesian ability by communicating with the students. Further, they can experience how to teach children. They taught English, their languages, as well as their cultures.

In 27^st March 2016, they had a great chance to be adjudicators in “Muhammadiyah Elementary school Spelling Bee Competition”. This competition was participated by almost all of Muhammadiyah Elementary Schools in Yogyakarta. Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) judged Spelling Bee Competition of Grade 4 to 6 and Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea) judged Spelling Bee Competition of Grade 1 to 3.

“It is one of my unforgettable experiences during my study in Indonesia. It was quite difficult to give my judgemnt to the students because they all speak English well. Moreover, they are so cute”, said Liana Snytsar.

She added that she loves to do community service program and thanks to UAD for conducting this program for Darmasiswa students.

Darmasiswa Team of UAD Wins Three Trophies in Central Java-Yogyakarta Got Talent

March 18, 2016/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Darmasiswa UAD wins three trophies

17th March 2016. Located at International Office of Universitas Diponegoro Semarang, Central Java, Darmasiswa Team of UAD participated in Central Java & Yogyakarta’s Got Talent Competition. This competition is participated by all of Darmasiswa students from almost all of universities in Central Java & Yogyakarta.

In this chance, two darmasiswa students of UAD Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and Shakir Samadamaeng (Thailand) participated in Indonesian Speech Competition. While, three darmasiswa students consist of Liana Snytsar (Ukraine), (Kim Soo Yeon (South Korea), and Li Lening (China) participated in Indonesian Art Competition. They performed Piring (plate) Dance, a traditional dance of West Sumatera Province.

To join this competition, all students are well-prepared. They practiced every afternoon for one month before thew competition held. As the result, Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) won the first position and Shakir Samadamaeng (Thailand) won the second position in Indonesian Speech Competition. In addition, dance team of Darmasiswa students got the medal trophy.

“Thanks to all Darmasiswa students for the hard work and great team work. You did your best. We are indeed proud of you. We wish this competition be one of unforgetable experiences to be brought to your countries and will always remind you of Indonesia.” Said Ruslinah (Inbound Staff of International Office of UAD).

She added “We look for the next competitions”.

Darmasiswa Students Visit Gunung Ngelanggeran

February 29, 2016/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

27th December 2016, six students who have been studying in UAD under Darmasiswa Scholarship (Indonesian Government Scholarship) along with three staffs of International Office of UAD visited Gunung Ngelanggeran Yogyakarta. They went there to know more about geographic condition of Indonesia as one of Darmasiswa Programs.

They climbed Gunung Ngelanggeran, passed by Embung Ngelangggeran (A big pool made by local society to irrigate local crops) and waterfall Ngelanggeran.

“It was unforgettable experience” Said Liana Snytzar (Ukraine). She added “Besides directly learn geographic condition of Indonesia. We also learn social condition around our trip location. I met an old lady, she is around 125 years old but still able to speak properly”.

Darmasiswa Students Visit Museum Dirgantara, Yogyakarta

December 1, 2015/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Darmasiswa students visit Dirgantara Museum of Yogyakarta

On Monday 23^rd November 2015 Darmasiswa students visited Museum Dirgantara Yogyakarta. This visit was one of ourdoor activities to fulfill menyimak (listening) and membaca (Reading) class. This year, there are six students have been stuying at UAD under Darmasiswa Scholarship Program (Indonesian Goverment Program). They come from Thailand, Ukraine, China and South of Korea.

On the way to Museum, all of the students diligently read article related to Museum Dirgantara Yogyakarta. After ariving at the museum, they activelly asked quetions while listening the guide’s explanation. The students have high enthusiasm in this outing class. “They can see the military aircraft and try the cockpit room.” said Ruslinah (Reading teacher).

“Moreover, by doing outing class student can interestingly explore more about Indonesia especially Yogyakarta”, she added.