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Teatime: Don’t Wait for the Mood While Working on Thesis.

Talking about the final semester days that you have to struggle with finishing and writing your thesis, those days can seem very heavy. A discipline and support system will help through a stressful day.

The conversation about the days of the thesis became the topic of the 

The teatime program is hosted by Arsila and Ola, students of the International Program of Communications Department (IPC UII). The teatime entitled “Talking About Thesis Defense and Final Years Life Student in IPC UII” invited Muhammad Aditya Arvian, a student of the International Program of Communication Department, on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Muhammad Aditya Arvian, who is usually called Adit, told of his days at the end of the semester. He said the day was not like many people imagine. “Don’t imagine me working on my thesis and waiting for my laptop day and night. Not really. There is also a lot of free time,” said Adit.  

But too complacent with a lot of free time is also not profitable. The time he had to work on the thesis was enough for him to complete it. Sometimes it’s tough, and sometimes it’s loose. One thing he underlined during his thesis days: “Don’t wait for a good mood,” said Adit. “If you’re in a bad mood, calm down first and remember the goal.”

To overcome it is also sometimes not easy. It takes the ability to regulate desires and self-reluctance. The word discipline is not enough to help get out of laziness. Setting targets and always being consistent day by day is the key.

“I am committed to making progress every day, even if it is only by making one sentence or one paragraph,” said Adit, remembering the process of writing a thesis. Adit said that the process was often profitable. Because sometimes there are days that are very excited and can write several pages at once.

In addition to daily progress, Adit also provides self-rewards to trigger him to complete his thesis. If he can finish the goal before the deadline, He will have plenty of free time to use the time for whatever activities he likes. “For example, next Wednesday, I have to finish Chapter 2. I will have a personal deadline, which is to finish on Sunday. If it’s finished before that day, I have a long free time,” said Adit.

In addition to the motivation he built within himself, Adit also admitted that his comrades in arms in completing his thesis were a formidable support system. “Friends are needed. Very supportive. When there is a fear that I will not finish the thesis, many have encouraged it. There can also be friends for discussion friends. Seeing the progress of other friends is also a trigger for me to be even more enthusiastic.”

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Teatime: Nadira’s Story as an IISMA Awardee at Leeds University of UK

Being a part of the IISMA (Indonesia International Student Mobility Award) Awardee is the dream of many Indonesian students. Listening to the story of the journey and the awardee process while studying in another country will increase their passion for being a part of IISMA. What Nadira’s journey (while studying at Leeds University and how she could break through) had been eagerly awaited by many students.

The teatime theme on March 11, 2022, reviews Nadira Muthia Supadi’s journey from preparation to the process of studying in the UK. Nadira is one of the students of the International Program of Communication Department of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) who successfully passed to take part in IISMA at Leeds University of the United Kingdom.

Preparations to Avoid Culture Shock

Nadira tells about her preparations before she left for London, UK. Before leaving, She searched a lot for articles about life in the UK (UK). She did this so that she would not be surprised by all the culture and way of life in the UK, which is very different from the way of life in Indonesia. He also prepared himself not to carry a lot of things, “I just brought important things. Don’t bring a lot of stuff. Remember, if I go there alone and I have to bring all the things myself,” said Nadira, remembering the preparations for her first trip.

Challenges

Nadira did not experience too many difficulties in the UK because she had prepared before departure. “I’m pretty much ready there. I’ve prepared a lot about some tips for this and that. What should the trip be like, and what should the travel be? So it’s better to be ready.” Even so, Nadira admits that she still faces obstacles after getting there. “I have to adapt again,” said Nadira.

Even though she has good English skills and is used to speaking foreign languages, Nadira still has to get used to speaking with English people whose words are sometimes difficult for her to understand. “Sometimes, I didn’t know what they were talking about. It’s not clear,” Nadira said when she faced several people whose accents and pronunciation of vocabulary were not very familiar.

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Teatime: Tips for Passing IISMA 

The Indonesia International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) is looking for future young leaders, as well as looking for students who are competent and able to be part of global change. Their real contribution is the key point for penetrating this prestigious scholarship.

In a casual chat regularly held by the International Program of Communication, Department of Communications, the Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), they discussed IISMA by inviting Dr. rer. nat. Dian Sari Utami. She is the Director of the Partnership of International Affairs. The teatime entitled “Lest Find out IISMA” was held on March 5, 2022.

The Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) is a program from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. In collaboration with the Education Fund Management Institute (LPDP), this program is part of the Kampus Merdeka program, namely Merdeka Belajar. This scholarship is given specifically for Indonesian students, “only for Indonesian students, not for foreign students studying in Indonesia, but specifically for Indonesian students,” said Dian.

Dian leaked a little about what kind of student being sought at IISMA looks like. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements such as completeness of files, English language skills, and student GPA, there is one more thing that most wanted students at IISMA.

In the interview test, important points are always asked and greatly affect the contribution to society and Indonesia after participating in IISMA. “In the interview, you will be asked, ‘We have already paid for this course. So, what will your contribution be?’” said Dian imitating the interviewer.

“On average, those who have been accepted can tell a lot about their current activities, more about the social work they do outside of campus. They will also study there, taking courses that support their current activities. Well, later, they will come back and develop their social work. So it’s relatable and continuous.” added Diane.

 

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Teatime: Getting to Know the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) 

Teatime: Getting to know the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) 

The Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) is very popular with students. Universities studies, in one period, can send 24 students to join this program. These scholarships are very competitive competition, what exactly and how do you get IISMA?

In this Talk Show, casual chats are regularly held by the International Program of Communication (IPC) of the Department of Communication, the Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), named Teatime, discussing issues about IISMA. IPC Invite Dr. Rer. Nat. Dian Sari Utami, Director of Partnership of International Affairs UII. He thoroughly explores IISMA. The event, held on March 5, 2022, was titled “Let’s Find out IISMA” and was hosted by Arsila Khairunnisa, an international student of the communication department (International Program).

Getting to Know Perspectives, Culture, and Global Academic Climate

The purpose of initiating the IISMA program is to send Indonesian students to study abroad to open up global perspectives and know the academic situation of Indonesian students. “Let the students have a global perspective, global culture, and global academic culture. They can apply what they learned abroad to develop Indonesia if they come back,” explained Dian.

Dian emphasized that this program is student mobility, not transfer credit. The point is that these courses with a certain number of credits are not to be converted into practice at the original campus. And Students will write the courses taken in the IISMA program as they are on the grade transcript. “This has the consequence that students will lose one semester at their home campus. And still, have to take all the required courses,” said Dian.

“Unless you take courses related to compulsory subjects that you must take at your home campus. The value of courses at the destination campus can be transferred,” She added.

However, the program recommends that students take courses completely different from the majors taken at their home universities. “We at IISMA highly recommend taking on a completely different subject. Why? Because we want you to enrich perspectives from different disciplines. You will also have many competencies that you can develop,” said Dian, finally explaining the goals and expectations of the IISMA program.

As previously reported, one UII Communications student in the International Program (IP) class passed the IISMA program. Nadira Muthia Supadi, Student Batch 2018, joined the IISMA program and studied at the University of Leeds, England, in 2021.

 

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