Semarang, June 10, 2025 – Students from the Communication Science Study Program at Universitas Diponegoro organized Global Talk with IUP Buddy, an interactive event designed to introduce students to the world of international education more closely.
The event was held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM (GMT+7) onwards via Zoom Meeting. It served as a platform for sharing inspiration and knowledge about international exposure in the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Communication Science at Undip, divided into two sessions: an inspirational session and an interactive breakout session with various exchange students from different countries. The event was open to students, particularly those from SMA Negeri 8 Yogyakarta and PP Sunan Pandanaran, as the primary participants.
The event commenced with an opening by Bintang Amanda as the MC, followed by a pre-test and a keynote speech by Dea, the 2025 Outstanding Student (Mawapres) of FISIP Undip. Dea shared tips and motivation on how to prepare to become an accomplished student. Subsequently, participants were divided into several breakout rooms based on their interests to join the “IUP Buddy Talk” session with exchange students from various countries. In this session, the students interacted directly with the participants, sharing their experiences while studying abroad. Through this discussion, participants gained new perspectives on the world and learned firsthand about different cultures.
After the main session, participants returned to the main room for an interactive quiz about IUP and global education. This was followed by participants sharing their messages and impressions after direct discussions with the IUP BUDDY. The event concluded with an English seminar delivered by Annisa, an English Tutor from Lingua English Academy, along with a post-test and group documentation.
Through this event, participants gained:
- Learning motivation from the keynote speaker.
- Firsthand stories from exchange students about their experiences studying abroad.
- English skill exploration with a cool mentor.
About the Organizer
This event was organized by students of the Communication Science Study Program as an active contribution to encouraging high school students to learn more about international higher education, particularly through the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Communication Science at Undip.*
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