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Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA— Sub-directorate of Counseling and Career Guidance Services, Surabaya State University (UNESA) held an online seminar with the theme 'Unlocking Scholarship Opportunities Abroad' on Friday, September 29 2023.
Head of Sub-Directorate of Guidance and Career Services, Muhammad Farid Ilhamuddin, S Dr. "Studying abroad will be a motivation for students and graduates and make it easier to take advantage of existing scholarship opportunities," he hoped.
In the material session, Ahmad Abdullah Zawawi, UNESA alumni and LPDP scholarship recipient who is currently still studying master at the University of Sydney, Australia shared his experience in winning the LPDP scholarship.
He said that everyone has the same opportunity to study abroad, including those who are underprivileged. The key is willpower, hard work and consistency.
According to him, studying abroad is not for bravado, but really as a way to improve competence and deepen the scientific disciplines of interest. "There are many benefits to studying abroad, both in terms of experience, networks, language skills, and even career," he explained.
The man who was accepted at 4 of the world's top campuses revealed several tips for those who want to study abroad. further study abroad. He suggested that preparations start from the beginning of college, such as 'finishing up' foreign language skills (English), being able to take courses and regular foreign language skills tests.
This is important to do, considering the main qualifications for scholarships abroad namely foreign language skills required in the destination country or campus. By preparing from the start, someone can be more prepared and easier to apply for the scholarship they are aiming for.
Apart from that, you can also train yourself in terms of communication by being active in various activities on campus or in organizations. It is also necessary to carry out community service and establish good relationships with many people which is also necessary for self-development.
Another important tip is to pay close attention to the terms and conditions of scholarship applications. Prepare the required documents according to the provisions. Also, it is recommended to learn or practice writing interesting and impactful essays.
"This essay is very important. The content will be about experiences or things that have been done and have an impact on society and the country. Including things that will be done to in the future. Everything must be written down, our role in the future. There is a way. To make it good, ask for guidance from lecturers or scholarship recipient alumni," he explained. [*]
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