The Faculty of Islamic Religion of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) released 84 students to participate in the “Student Mobility Program” in four countries: Saudi Arabia (Medina), Penang, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Thailand, and Cambodia.
The “Student Mobility” Program that was followed was an international real work lecture (KKN), Internship, and International Teaching Assistance. The activity lasts from August 2024 to March 2025. The release was held on Tuesday (7/30) at the FKIP UMSU Hall, 2nd floor, Muchtar Basri Street No.3 Medan.
The Dean of FAI UMSU, Assoc, released International KKN participants directly. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qorib, M.A. He advised students to maintain the good name of the alma mater while carrying out International KKN activities and to carry out KKN in the 3T (disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost) areas in North Sumatra.
The dean explained that the international activities that the students participated in were an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience.
“This is one of the important strategies in improving the quality of education and providing a global experience for students and lecturers. We hope that students will be better equipped to face challenges in the globalization era,” he said.
The FAI Dean said, this activity also provides an opportunity for students to apply and demonstrate the quality of education while studying at UMSU.
UMSU partner from Al-Fikh Orchard Malaysia, Siti Ruzita Binti Ramli expressed her gratitude for being able to attend and witness the release of international program students. “Alhamdulillah, we can gather here, meet with lecturers and students. Hopefully UMSU students who do International KKN will get a lot of learning, maybe how to teach while in Malaysia,” he hoped.
Based on a report from the Chief Executive of the International KKN, Dr. Muhammad Ruslan, M.Pd. said that 84 participating students were spread across 4 countries, namely 60 students in Malaysia (Penang and Kuala Lumpur), 16 students in Thailand, 5 students in Cambodia, and 3 students in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, a representative from the UMSU Office of International Affairs and Cooperation (OIC) team, Agussani, M.Sc appreciated the activities carried out by FAI UMSU. He said that this International KKN played a role in international accreditation. So, UMSU won first place in ASEAN for the community service sub.
“FAI is the best faculty in carrying out International KKN activities. In the future we will continue to encourage it,” said Agussani.
According to the Vice Dean I of FAI, Zailani, S.Pd.I, M.A., this internationalization activity was initiated around 2017 and then developed into International KKN activities, from Internships to Teaching Assistance.
The release was marked by the pinning of hats to student representatives leaving for Thailand, Cambodia, Medina, and 3T areas such as North Nias. The hat pinning was carried out symbolically by KKN Partner Siti Ruzita Binti Ramli, OIC Team, Agussani, M.Sc, Dean of FAI UMSU Assoc: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qorib, MA, and the Vice Deans.
