Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP) is a leading private university located in Dukuhwaluh, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Established in 1965 (initially as IKIP Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, the Muhammadiyah Teacher Training and Education Institute), it officially became a full university in 1995. Today, UMP stands as one of the largest private universities in western Central Java, with over 15,000–19,000 students and a strong commitment to quality education rooted in Muhammadiyah values, emphasizing faith, knowledge, and social responsibility.
The SEA-Teacher Project (Pre-Service Student Teacher Exchange in Southeast Asia) is an initiative by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat. It provides pre-service student teachers from universities across Southeast Asia with the opportunity to complete their teaching practicum (internship) in schools and partner universities in another Southeast Asian country.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and giving me this life-changing experience. It has strengthened my passion for teaching, expanded my worldview, and reminded me that stepping out in faith can lead to extraordinary growth. I am committed to bringing back everything I've learned to contribute more effectively as an educator in Indonesia.