The First ever the Indonesia International Students Mobility Award (IISMA) awardee from Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Exciting news emerges from one of the students at the Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. Shavina Lestiani, a student of English Literature at the Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, has successfully qualified for the Indonesia International Students Mobility Awards (IISMA) organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. IISMA is a program that offers a full-sponsored semester of study at a foreign university by the Indonesian government.

Shavina Lestiani has been accepted into the IISMA program at Middle East Technical University, Turkey, with plans to commence her studies in September 2023. Over the course of one semester, Shavina will be taking courses in Cross-Cultural Studies in Organizations, Society and Culture in Eurasia, and Language and Culture. The announcement of her acceptance was made on Friday, April 14, 2023, midnight, through the IISMA website. Shavina chose Middle East Technical University in Turkey due to its intriguing blend of civilizations, encompassing both Islamic and European cultures. She expressed her happiness and emotions for finally being accepted into this program.

Unyielding Struggle

Shavina didn’t gain acceptance into this program immediately. She had tried various opportunities, including YSEALI, UGRAD, and international competitions, but hadn’t managed to succeed until now. IISMA was her second chance, as last year she had only made it to the interview stage. Her unwavering spirit and continuous efforts are exemplary and should serve as a role model for fellow students. Shavina constantly reviewed and mapped out what she needed to improve. Despite the lengthy process, she remained open to guidance from mentors and maintained her determination and the spirit of “never give up.”

The head of the study program, as well as Shavina’s mentor, conveyed, “Shavina’s spirit, perseverance, and patience should be emulated by fellow students. Her hard work demonstrates that no effort in academic and organizational pursuits is in vain. There comes a point where the accumulation of it all becomes the ‘exchange rate’ for a significant opportunity, and this opportunity is the chance to study for one semester at a prominent foreign campus.” As the program head, he takes pride in seeing his student “level up” to the international stage, becoming a motivation for the English Literature program to continue guiding students towards various opportunities.

Penerima penghargaan Indonesia International Students Mobility Award (IISMA) yang pertama dari Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Kabar menggembirakan datang dari salah satu mahasiswa Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. Shavina Lestiani, mahasiswa Sastra Inggris Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia berhasil lolos dalam Indonesian Student Awarded the Indonesia International Students Mobility Award (IISMA) diselenggarakan oleh Kemdikbud Arsitek Republik Indonesia. IISMA merupakan program belajar selama satu semester di Universitas luar negeri yang disponsori secara penuh oleh pemerintah Indonesia.

Shavina Lestiani lolos program IISMA di Middle East Technical University, Turki yang rencananya akan berangkat pada bulan Juli 2023. Selama satu semester, Shavina akan mengambil mata kuliah Cross-Cultural Studies in Organizations, Society and Culture in Eurasia, dan Language and culture. Pengumuman kelulusan diberikan Jumat 14 April 2023 tengah malam melalui situs IISMA. Shavina memilih Middle East Technical University Turki karena Turki merupakan perpaduan peradaban yang menarik, yakni antara peradaban islam dan peradaban Eropa. Shavina merasa senang dan haru akhirnya ia diterima dalam program ini

Perjuangan Pantang Menyerah

Shavina tidak langsung diterima di Program ini. Ia telah mencoba berbagai kesempatan, mulai dari YSEALI, UGRAD, dan perlombaan tingkat internasional, namun belum berkesempatan sampai lolos. IISMA ini adalah kesempatan kedua setelah tahun lalu ia hanya sampai tahap wawancara. Semangat pantang menyerah dan terus mencoba adalah hal yang patut dijadikan role model untuk mahasiswa lainnya. Shavina mencoba untuk terus mereview dan memetakan apa yang ia perlu perbaiki. Meskipun proses itu panjang, ia menunjukkan keterbukaan terhadap masukan dari pembimbing dan juga menjaga semangat diri dan semangat “jangan sampai lolos”.

Ketua Program Studi sekaligus pembimbing menyampaikan bahwa “Semangat, ketekunan, dan kesabaran Shavina perlu ditiru rekan-rekan mahasiswa lainnya. Kerja keras Shavina menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada yang sia-sia dari sebuah perjuangan akademik dan organisasi. Ada satu titik dimana akumulasi itu semua menjadi “nilai tukar” sebuah kesempatan besar, dan kesempatan ini adalah berkuliah 1 semester di Kampus unggulan luar negeri.” Sebagai kaprodi ia turut berbangga melihat mahasiswanya “naik kelas” ke level internasional dan menjadikan motivasi untuk prodi Sastra Inggris untuk bisa terus membimbing dan mengarahkan mahasiswa ke berbagai peluang. (EDHO ADP)

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