American Corner ITB Holds Workshop Reveals the Ins and Outs of Curriculum for Studying in America

This function is proof that the ITB library has many functions. “We are not just a place to store books, we can find many more things in the ITB library,” said Ena Sukmana, S.Sos, President of UPT, ITB Library. He hopes that the participants, especially those who wish to continue their education in the US, will actively participate in the workshop.

Iqbal opened the workshop with a session on how America excels in education. One of them quest From the teacher there. “They put everything,” he said. He also explained the existence office hoursExtra time to chat with the lecturers, especially about the material being taught.

However, many students still complain about the conditions there, for example the high cost of living or the difficulty of getting into college. “But if you’ve got it, It really changes everything … to us It offers something different in terms of education,” he said.

He later launched EducationUSA, an information and assistance company for applying to universities in the United States. Regarding registration, Iqbal mentioned three key components, namely essays, CV and English language skills. Apart from that, there are other criteria like unique background and outlook to increase the chances of acceptance. quest Regarding your field of study, leadership experience and values ​​that match the target university.

Ihsan continued the workshop with a discussion on essay writing. He stressed the importance of serious intentions when applying for scholarships.

“The campus is looking for people who are serious about wanting to study there,” he said. A form of seriousness can be knowledge about special things related to the program or university you are attending, for example the curriculum, professors or other information. He advised participants not only to fill out a CV but also to look for relevant experiences as a basis for writing an application essay.

According to Ihsan, essays should answer questions. Two questions need to be answered: What can I give to the scholarship provider and what can the scholarship provider give to me? Answers given should also be specific, concise and exclusive; demonstrate uniqueness to distinguish itself from other registrants; and have a background compatible with the intended program. As for the essay structure, although there are no rules, he usually uses the IELTS essay structure because it makes it easier for readers to understand.

The American Corner is a collaboration between the U.S. Embassy and universities in Indonesia that promotes relationships between the U.S. and foreign countries. The American Corner provides access to information related to the United States in a variety of media. At ITB, in addition to these facilities, the community offers board games, a Nintendo Wii, and 3-D printers and scanners. These facilities are not exclusive to ITB students but are open to the general public. “Not for sale, but for educational purposes,” said Twina Fatima Shidik, director of the ITB American Corner Group, MIKom.

Correspondent: Reza Pahlavan (October, 2020)

Document: American Corner ITB

Author: M. Naufal Habib