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Tea time: Planning Events during a Pandemic

Imagine the excitement of watching festivals or concerts that are always decorated with sparkling lights at some points and combined with colorful dim lights in other corners. Unique ornaments add to the joy of gathering with friends in a crowded atmosphere. Suddenly the COVID-19 outbreak hit, making all the fun have to stop. Everyone should stay at home. Travelling is limited, let alone gathering with friends to enjoy concerts.

Presenting the excitement of the concert and the aura of the festival is a challenge that all event activists never imagined before the Covid-19 outbreak. In the Teatime talk show held by the International Program of Communication department, the Islamic University of Indonesia discussed how to organize events in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event entitled “How to do event management in the pandemic era” was presented by Ibnu Darmawan, Junior Lecturer at the Department of Communication Science, Islamic University of Indonesia, on April 1, 2022, live on the ip.commucation.uii Instagram account.

“The ability to adapt and think creatively must be possessed in an era that will now lead to digital,” said Ibnu Darmawan. This challenge requires event activists to look for ideas to continue to provide entertainment during a pandemic without leaving the excitement and aura of concerts that have been carried out in open spaces or other public spaces.

What must be done or what abilities must be possessed to adapt in the pandemic era. Ibnu Darmawan provides tips and tricks to make the event more focused. 

According to Ibnu, following the basic regulations set by the ministry of tourism and creative economy (Kemenparekraf) in 2022 to organize events in a very limited manner and with a strict format. This restriction can be an attractive format for hosting a full or hybrid virtual event. 

The second tip is to use the SMART formula by organizing specific, measurable events, paying attention to the goals and resources they have, being relevant, and having a reasonable timetable.

In addition to being mentally ready to face change, people who work to manage events must have excellent communication skills. “Adaptive to highly dynamic events, event organizing is a field that depends on the environment. Previously there were offline to online. The challenges are very different,” Ibnu added.

Seeing the digital world that continues to open up opportunities to connect with various parts of the world and completely different fields, Ibnu underlines communication and collaboration skills. “Communication skills are a must, how to negotiate with various parties, especially related to sponsorship. Another keyword is collaboration. The work style nowadays is more collaborative,” said Ibnu.

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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: How to and Becoming Zero to Hero?

This is The journey of a student with a broken home to get the Excellence scholarship at the Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII). His name is Arul Sulaiman. Believe it or not, he said, the power of a verse from the Koran allowed him to lead a completely different life.

In the Teatime, an afternoon casual chat program held regularly by the UII International Communication Department, presents Arul Sulaiman. The Teatime, on Friday, 18 February, 2022, is entitled The Importance of the Personal Branding and Scholarship for Higher Education Students. Arul tells his life story and how he went through his studies with the UII Excellence Scholarship.

Arul grew up in a family that lacked harmony. His parents separated when he was in grade 1 of elementary school. It made him live with a messy psychological condition. “I didn’t pass the class twice. At that time, I was like not taken care of. Never studied, often skipped school,” said Arul telling his story.

At the age of about ten years, God showed a miracle. Arul really believes in a verse in Al Baqarah 143 about patience and prayer as a helper: O you who believe, make prayer and patience your helper. Verily, Allah is with those who pray and are patient. “I believe it. At that time, I applied for all of it. In Al Baqarah verse 143, I really remember it,” recalls Arul of his dark days.

“I will apply for it. I am patient and pray. And so I can think about what I should do, “said Arul. Students who have decided to live alone since junior high school continue to keep themselves busy with various activities to achieve excellence. “I have to survive. I take part in activities that can hone skills, take part in various competitions at the district, national and even international levels.”

“Until finally I got this superior scholarship. I have to get better every day,” this last phrase seemed to have been his way of life for a long time.

College Life as a Student 

Getting this scholarship is a matter of pride because the awardee has to go through a fairly rigorous selection process by only selecting 20 people from thousands of applicants. “This scholarship is one of the things that makes me, with the background of my life not being promoted twice, I am increasingly challenged to improve myself, to be better in the future.”

Moreover, by getting this superior scholarship students are properly prepared to become outstanding and active students. “We also have a special preparation class. Apart from that, to be able to maintain the scholarship, the GPA must not be less than 3.7, and you must also actively participate in PKM,” continued Arul. PKM is a Student Creativity Program held by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education.

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Teatime: The Importance of International Events (MUN) as a Medium to Expand Skill and Experience

Hi IPC Friends! Finally, back again with us  🙌

Today, we are going to have a very special episode with one of MUN Conference participant who is now working in the field of sports.

He is Rafif Sulthan and we are going to learn from his international experience. We are going to hear of how exciting was the experience of participating MUN Conference in Malaysia and of course various tips will be given about the importance of participating in international events, especially MUN until he can get accepted in a workplace that matches his passion. Sounds interesting, right?? 😍😍😍

So stay tune for tea time “The Importance of International Events (MUN) as a Medium to Expand Skills and Experiences” at 4.00 pm this afternoon. Don’t forget to turn on the reminder and see you all! 👋

 

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Teatime: How to Prepare for a Communication Internship 

At the end of the semester, students are required to do an internship. Students are responsible for finding companies or institutions where they will study before they are ready to work in the real world after graduation. This internship is important for students because, based on the various experiences of previous alumni, it will determine the world of work in the future.

Maulida Fitria Averoes, a 2017 alumni of the communication department, is one of those who have experienced this. In the Teatime live Instagram, the International Program of Communication Department, Universitas Islam Indonesia (IPC UII), regularly holds a casual chat on January 7, 2022. Fia, Maulida’s nickname, told how she prepared herself for an internship. This alumni, who are now a User Success Executive at Sirclo, also shared how he went through his apprenticeship.

Listing Company

In a casual chat entitled ‘The Virtue of Internship in determining future career‘, Fia admitted that she began to prepare herself for an internship long before the internship period came. “I started researching which company I would apply to. What company, what field base, and what is the vision and mission,” he said.

“I started listing the company since November,” said Fia. If it is calculated from the internship process, it is still 3-4 months before the term internship starts. Fia also prepared a lot of lists. She even applied to 10 companies she was aiming for. “Who knows if I don’t enter, I still have other reserves,” said Fia.

Lecture assignments, Overview of the World of Work

Often students are faced with tasks that are a pile of piles and don’t know what it’s for. This has also happened to Fia. She remembers that she was assigned the task of mapping stakeholders while in college. She even complained, “What’s the point of doing this task,” Fia complained at that time.

On the contrary, now, when she is already in the world of work, she is grateful that she used to get these courses. “If you have a lot of assignments, believe me, they are used,” said Fia.

Fia, whose work is now related to many stakeholders, is grateful to have received mapping course stakeholder. “I’m holding a corporate client business in agriculture, internal and external stakeholders. Then how should we communicate with them. So don’t be surprised when you are in the world of work.”

 

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