Indonesia
Nurdina Sofea binti Ahmad Danial, a student from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia, has expressed interest in pursuing a master’s degree at Universitas Islam Malang (Unisma).
This interest arose after Nurdina participated in a student and faculty exchange program organized through a collaboration between the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), the Graduate Program, and the Faculty of Administrative Sciences from late May to early June 2023.
During a visit to the Governor’s reception room at Grahadi Building in Surabaya on Monday, May 29, 2023, Nurdina directly conveyed her interest to the Director of Unisma’s Postgraduate Program, Prof. H. M. Mas’ud Said, MM, Ph.D. During the meeting, Nurdina said, “I hope I can enroll in the master’s program at Unisma.”
Nurdina Sofea binti Ahmad Danial is a high-achieving student from UiTM Malaysia who has demonstrated a strong interest in the field of accounting. Nurdina is also interested in the world of customer service and has a passion for copywriting and data entry.
Warm Welcome to Students from Malaysia
Prof. H. M. Mas’ud Said, MM, welcomed Nurdina’s interest in continuing her studies at Unisma. He expressed his delight at the interest shown by international students in Unisma’s master’s programs and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing a high-quality academic environment that supports the development of students’ potential.
The Director of Unisma’s Postgraduate Program also offered to serve as Nurdina’s advisor for the master’s program she wishes to pursue. He stated, “Maybe under my supervision is okay.”
Prof. Mas’ud’s offer demonstrates Unisma’s commitment to providing strong academic guidance to international students. As an expert and experienced academic, Prof. Mas’ud can provide comprehensive guidance and direction to Nurdina in developing her research and scholarly work.
Support for International Students
Unisma has long been committed to becoming a university that plays a role in the global community. The support and acceptance of international students like Nurdina are concrete steps toward achieving that vision.
The university provides various support services and facilities, including orientation programs, Indonesian language courses through BIPA, and daily life support, so that international students can adapt well during their studies at Unisma.
With high enthusiasm and motivation, Nurdina and other international students at Unisma have an excellent opportunity to achieve academic success and develop their potential. Nurdina’s decision to continue her education at Unisma is proof that the university’s reputation and educational quality are increasingly recognized and acknowledged at the international level.
Unisma hopes that the collaboration with UiTM will continue and grow stronger. Student and faculty exchanges serve as a platform to expand academic networks and deepen cross-cultural understanding. With programs like these, it is hoped that relationships between higher education institutions will become closer, providing sustainable benefits for the advancement of knowledge. (AL/PPS)
