UNESA Communication Science Student, Fadina Zahra in front of the Indonesian Embassy Headquarters in Australia.
Unesa. AC ID. SURABAYA—Fadina Zahra, Communication Science student, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) Surabaya State University (UNESA) underwent the MSIB MBKM program at the Education and Cultural Attache of the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Australia.
Two months of undergoing MSIB at the Indonesian Embassy in Australia, located in Canberra, this student who is familiarly called Fadina gained a lot of experience.
She had the opportunity to teach Indonesian at St. Clare's of Assisi Primary School in Canberra. Apart from that, he also accompanied visits to schools, universities, agencies and other institutions that have cooperative ties with Indonesia.
The journalistic experience he gained while at UNESA was very helpful in his duties there. For example, when there was a visit to the Indonesian Embassy, he wrote a press release for that activity. Apart from that, she also learned more about how diplomacy between the two countries can be carried out through an MoU.
Since elementary school, Fadina admitted that she dreamed of becoming an Indonesian language teacher. He really likes learning Indonesian. "The dream has come true, I can even teach Indonesian in Australia!" he said.
While teaching, he provides instruction about Indonesian language and culture. Because he was born in a Javanese environment, he introduced Javanese culture such as traditional clothes, Javanese songs, and making batik for students.
“What I like there is the learning system. Every time a subject changes, there is a break. "In my opinion, it has a good influence on them so they can easily accept the material," he explained.
For Fadina, the most impressive thing for her was the literature night. The event scheduled by the Indonesian Embassy with the Culture and Language Center community at ACT Canberra discussed the book with the author. At that time, he had the opportunity to discuss directly with Leila S Chudori about the books 'Namaku Alam' and 'Sea Bercerita', as well as with the author of the book 'Tjong', Herry Gendut Janarto.
At this event there were not only discussions, but the food served was also in accordance with what was mentioned in the book. “So when we eat, we know the history and meaning of the food. "Literature and food are indeed two things that are suitable to be combined," he added.
The night atmosphere in Australia, which is different from Indonesia, made Fadina surprised and fascinated. At five in the afternoon, shopping complexes and malls had started to close together. "It's very quiet and looks peaceful, like living life in a cinema," he explained.
Local people there spend their time picnicking, exercising, walking and cycling in the afternoon. Because of that, while there, he often tried to adopt this habit by walking a lot, plus the pedestrian facilities were very adequate.
“Most impressed with their culture which really values their time. When it's time to work, work, when you're done, rest. "They really understand the needs," he said.
The internship experience in Australia made Fadina even more motivated to share this experience in Indonesia, both on campus and at home. For him, the most valuable lesson is respecting time. There, it's rarely too late.
Australian schools care deeply for people with disabilities. The school really respects the privacy of its students. Taking photos should not be done carelessly and must ask for permission first. Apart from that, the reading culture is also extraordinary.[*]
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Reporter: Fatimah Najmus Shofa (FBS)
Editor: Basyir/@zam *
Photo: Doc Fadina Zahra
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