Banda Aceh, 28 May 2025 — Graduation day marks a milestone moment for students across Universitas Syiah Kuala, and for Isatou Kunjo from The Gambia, it is a day filled with joy, pride, and reflection. As a graduate of the Magister Management program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Read more…
Banda Aceh, 27 May 2025 — The atmosphere on campus is filled with joy and pride as Universitas Syiah Kuala celebrates the graduation of students from diverse backgrounds. Among them is Hannah-Charis Walker, an international student from Australia who has successfully completed her Master’s degree in Education Administration. “Right now Read more…
I was inspired to apply for the Darmasiswa Scholarship Program because of my interest in Indonesian culture, language, and society. Among all ASEAN countries, each rich with its own traditions, I was eager to involve myself in another Southeast Asian culture to broaden my understanding of the region. I observed Read more…
As a Darmasiswa participant hosted by Universitas Syiah Kuala, I have been living in Aceh for six months. Spending the holy month of Ramadhan in this deeply spiritual and culturally rich region has been nothing short of transformative. Experiencing Ramadhan in a new cultural setting was both exciting and deeply Read more…
Receiving a scholarship to study abroad, whether a degree or a language study scholarship, it is the luckiest thing for me. My name is Nanthicha Maimahad, you can call me Gismey. I’m from Thailand. I’m a graduate student from Walailak University, Liberal of Art, ASEAN Studies. This is the first Read more…
Three months ago, I came to Indonesia, Banda Aceh, for the first time, and now I am taking Indonesian language class at Universitas Syiah Kuala. Immediately after my arrival, the classes have started. During these three months, within the framework of the language learning and cultural class, me with my Read more…
Studying in an Islamic country was my desire till I got an opportunity and scholarship to study at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia. Now I am an International Student taking the English Education major. There are many stories and experiences about study and living that I have gained while I Read more…
I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in International Economic Development, Faculty of Economics and Business, and I am delighted and grateful to God for allowing me to pursue this degree. I am happy as it marks an important turning point in my life and my goal of pursuing a great Read more…
On Indonesian Independence Day 2022, I landed in Banda Aceh. Soon after, I was sharing Australian Anzac biscuits with new friends at the OIA USK Mini Bazaar. How did an Aussie girl happen to be giving out ANZACs in Banda Aceh, you may ask? The story goes back a long Read more…
My friend, Begai, and I, Fatima, have made the best decision in our life so now we are learning Bahasa Indonesia and cultures and staying in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Making this decision was not easy for us, especially since the country we would visit is a country that we have Read more…