Yogyakarta, 28/2/2025 – INCULS marked the successful conclusion of the GMIF 2024 Program with a closing ceremony held in Room 709 of the Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. The program welcomed 14 students from diverse national backgrounds, with the majority—nine students—hailing from Pakistan, while the remaining participants came from Uganda, Malawi, Kenya, Yemen, and Ethiopia.
During the event, Dr. Wulan Tri Astuti, S.S., M.A., Coordinator of INCULS, presented a comprehensive report summarizing the students’ activities throughout the program. Over the course of approximately four months, GMIF students undertook beginner-level Indonesian language courses, covering Reading, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Grammar, amounting to a total of 12 credits. Beyond classroom instruction, they engaged in cultural and educational excursions, including reading activities at Grhatama Pustaka Library, reading and listening exercises at the UGM Museum, and writing practice at the Chocolate Monggo Museum & Factory.
The ceremony also featured remarks from lecturer representative Ilfat Isroi Nirwani, S.S., M.A., and INCULS tutor Iqbal Tafqy Aunika. Representing the GMIF students, Muhammad Aarif delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on their journey. The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and a video screening that captured memorable moments from the GMIF 2024 students’ time at INCULS.
With the program officially concluded, the students depart not only with improved Indonesian language skills but also with lasting memories and a deeper connection to Indonesian culture.
[INCULS Admin, FIB UGM, Decika Syahda Maharani]
