BEYOND BORDERS: POLITEKNIK INDONUSA SURAKARTA PARTICIPATED IN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP AND COMPETITION

Last summer, Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta delegated two students to participate in the International Summer Camp and Competition. This international program brought the topic “Indonesia Summer Camp Techno Culture in Program 2024” initiated by APTISI II Surakarta (Association of Private Universities in Surakarta). Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta was delegated by Ferra Feby Triyani from Media Production Study Program and Oktavia Ramadhani from Health Information Management Study Program. 55 University students from 9 countries participated in this Summer Camp program, including those from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Madagascar, Laos, Yemen, Palestine, Japan, dan Timor Leste. This Summer Camp was conducted over 1 week, from August 2nd to August 8th, 2024, and co-hosted by 6 private universities in Surakarta.

Indonesia Summer Camp Techno Culture in Program 2024 accommodated cultural experiences and technological activities. Cultural experiences encompassed Batik Painting Class, Handicraft Making, and Cooking Class. Technological activities included Micro Green Farm, Animation/ Product Design Workshop, and outbound activities. Besides, students had opportunities to show their skills and talents through competition. Ferra Feby Triyani from Media Production Study Program won the 2nd Winner of Video Creative Competition, while Oktavia Ramadhani from Health Information Management Study Program won the 1st Winner of Essay Competition. On the last day, every student performed cultural performances, such as traditional dance and cultural show. This program is expected to accommodate students’ competencies, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and implement international cooperations.