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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: SEA Teacher at NEUST Gabaldon Campus

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My name is Fauzan Nur Sodik, but you can call me Fauzan. I am currently in my fourth year of the English Language Education program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. I had the incredible opportunity to join the SEA Teacher Program Batch 11, where I was placed at NEUST Gabaldon Campus in the Philippines.Joining this program has been such a meaningful and unforgettable journey for me. It really pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and experience teaching in an international environment astig talaga! Through this experience, I not only practiced and improved my teaching skills, but also learned how to adapt to different classroom settings, cultures, and student personalities.I gained so many new insights and experiences that I had never encountered back in Indonesia. This journey has truly given me valuable lessons, both academically and personally. It helped me grow into a more confident, communicative, and culturally aware individual.Through this blog, I’m excited to share a glimpse of my story with you. Hope you enjoy it!

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I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto for opening the door for me to take part in the SEA Teacher Program. Being given this opportunity means so much to me, and I am deeply grateful for the trust and continuous support throughout this journey.This experience has played a significant role in shaping me into a more confident, flexible, and better-prepared future educator. It has truly been a meaningful step in my personal and professional growth.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to NEUST Gabaldon Campus for their warm hospitality and genuine kindness throughout the program. From the very beginning, they made us feel welcomed, supported, and at home, which truly made this experience even more special.Their care and guidance helped ensure that everything went smoothly during our stay. I truly hope that the partnership between Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto and NEUST continues to flourish, opening more doors for students to gain valuable international learning experiences in the future.To NEUST Gabaldon Campus, my deepest appreciation also goes to their warm welcome and kindness throughout the program. They have taken great care of us and ensured that we felt comfortable and well-assisted during our stay. I hope that the collaboration between Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto and NEUST will continue to grow stronger in the future, creating more opportunities for students to learn and develop through international experiences.

The SEA-Teacher Program is an international initiative organized by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat, created to give pre-service teachers across Southeast Asia the chance to experience teaching beyond their home countries. Through this program, participants are immersed in real classroom environments where they can strengthen their teaching abilities, use English in authentic academic settings, and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and educational systems. At the same time, the program encourages participants to become more flexible and responsive in handling diverse learning situations.This program typically runs for about one month and is open to third- and fourth-year education students from various fields, including Mathematics, Science, English, Early Childhood and Primary Education, Physical Education, and Social Studies. Throughout the program, participants begin by observing and assisting in classrooms to understand the teaching process, followed by taking on the role of a teacher by preparing and delivering their own lessons. They also engage in cultural exchange activities that help improve their communication and interpersonal skills. To support their journey, participants are guided by lecturers from the host institution and accompanied by student buddies, creating a supportive environment that contributes to both their academic development and personal growth.

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