Student Sharing: How to Participate in Independent Learning Program by NUNI

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On March 01, 2021 – July 12, 2021, Siti Komariah, a student of the Islamic Economics Program, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) batch 2018 has participated in a student exchange program at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) for 1 semester online through the Independent Learning Program. NUNI (PMBN). Initially Siti Komariah found out about the program from the Instagram post @ Ekonomiislam_uii, then she was interested and finally contacted Mrs. Soya Sobaya, SEI., MM as the Chair of the Islamic Economics Study Program.

NUNI (Nationwide University Network in Indonesia) or a network of Indonesian universities which is a collaboration between public and private universities to strengthen the mobility, quality, and sustainability of higher education in Indonesia.

The NUNI Independent Learning Program (PMBN) is a form of NUNI collaboration in implementing the Ministry of Education and Culture’s policy regarding the Independent Campus Independent Learning Program (MBKM). There are 14 universities participating in this program, namely Bina Nusantara University, Surabaya University, Muhammadiyah Malang University, Soegijapranata Catholic University, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Petra Christian University, Indonesian Islamic University, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta, Parahyangan Catholic University, Padjadjaran University, Sanata Dharma University, Satya Wacana Christian University, Andalas University, and Maranatha Christian University.

The document requirements that must be met to participate in the PMBN program are the registration form which can be downloaded via the link https://nuni.mobi/merdeka-learning/ , photo (3×4) – pasted on the form, photocopy or scan of ID card, recommendation letter from home university (optional), photocopy or scanned latest transcript. Regarding the student exchange fee, the NUNI Independent Learning Program (PMBN) is free of charge (free).

While participating in student exchange through the NUNI Independent Learning Program (PMBN), Siti Komariah took the Entrepreneurship course which is one of the courses in the Management Study Program at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM).

“My goal in joining PMBN is that I want to directly contribute to building academic excellence through student collaboration between State and Private Universities in Indonesia, especially the University of Muhammadiyah Malang.

In addition to gaining new academic experiences, the NUNI Independent Learning Program (PMBN) also provides opportunities for students to compete with other students from 14 NUNI member universities in thecompetition Call For Paper with the topic The Future of Education: Student Voices from NUNI for Diversity and Indonesian Unity.

I hope this program can inspire my life to continue to enrich my experience, knowledge and achievements that can awaken the enthusiasm of other students to take part in the NUNI Independent Learning Program (PMBN) for the next period,” said Siti Komariah.

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Ilham Febryan Won The Best Group Presentation in Youth Leader International Delegation Chapter 28 at 0 Kilometer Indonesia 2021

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A student of the Undergraduate Program of Islamic Economics (UPIEc) Faculty of Islamic Studies, Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), Ilham Febryan became the Indonesian delegation in the International Youth Leader (IYL) Chapter 28 at the Zero Point of Kilometer Indonesia which was held for 3 days, starting on June 13-15 2021.

International Youth Leader (IYL) is a leadership training and education platform for Indonesian youth formed by International Youth Leaders engaged in student exchange, leadership camp, halal tour and travel. Youth Leaders themselves are focused on training potential young leaders to be independent and ready to compete in the global arena.

Ilham Febryan said that before he was selected to be a delegate in this International Youth Leader, he prepared a long preparation, starting from the selection process for filing, writing essays and interviewing to determine the 15 best delegates from all Indonesian participants. “After being selected as the 15 best delegates from all Indonesian participants, I and another  participants are departed for Aceh. Arriving in Aceh, the 15 delegates were divided into 3 groups to make paper presentations,” said Ilham Febryan during an interview via WhatsApp.

In this activity, Ilham collaborated with his team of 5 people from different universities, including UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, IAIN Manado, Bandung Social Welfare Polytechnic, and Kebangsaan High School. The paper presentation delivered by Ilham and his team entitled “Bring Aceh to the Land of Petro Dollars” was awarded as The Best Group Presentation in International Youth Leader Chapter 28 at the Zero Point of Kilometers in Indonesia.

“Petro Dollar State is the nickname given for Saudi Arabia with Mecca city as the center of Muslim. The nickname of Aceh itself is Serambi Mekkah (Mecca Verranda). The hope is that by creating good relations between Aceh and Saudi Arabia, it will increase regional foreign exchange and also have a direct impact on the welfare of SME actors in Aceh. Bilateral relations can benefit both parties at the same time. Aceh provides a beautiful tourist experience and Saudi Arabian tourists who help the economy of SMEs around tourism locations,” said Ilham Febryan during an interview via WhatsApp.

Ilham Febryan admitted that he was very grateful for being selected as one of the 15 best delegates and getting the “The Best Group Presentation” award in the International Youth Leader Chapter 28 at the Zero Kilometer Point of Indonesia. For this achievement, Ilham Febryan was given the opportunity to participate in the International Youth Leader program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which will be held in February 2022.