The Master of English Education Study Program, Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN), proudly held a Colloquium for Batch 2022 students as an essential academic milestone before embarking on their upcoming Academic Expedition to Malaysia and Singapore.
This colloquium served as an initial platform for students to showcase their research ideas, exchange insights, and prepare for international academic engagement. It marked the beginning of their journey to broaden their academic experiences and strengthen their readiness for collaborative activities abroad.
A Platform for Academic Preparation and Knowledge Sharing
During the colloquium, Batch 2022 students presented their ongoing research topics, shared preliminary findings, and engaged in constructive discussions with their peers and lecturers.
The objectives of the colloquium were to:
- Provide feedback and guidance to improve students’ research quality.
- Enhance students’ presentation and academic communication skills.
- Prepare them to confidently participate in international workshops, conferences, and talk shows during the academic expedition.
Importantly, all lecturers from the Master of English Education Study Program actively contributed to the students’ progress. They provided detailed feedback, offered academic advice, and guided the refinement of research papers to ensure that each student’s work met high academic standards. This strong mentorship played a vital role in enhancing the quality and depth of the students’ research.
Building Confidence Before the Academic Expedition
This colloquium is an integral first step to ensure that students are academically and mentally prepared for the international academic expedition. The event helped students:
- Build self-confidence in presenting their research in public forums.
- Understand the expectations of academic discussions in international settings.
- Strengthen their teamwork and collaborative mindset before engaging with foreign institutions.
The upcoming Academic Expedition to Malaysia and Singapore will include workshops, academic talk shows, and institutional visits, where UNTAN students will represent their program, exchange knowledge with international peers, and build valuable networks.
A Commitment to Academic Excellence
The Colloquium for Batch 2022 reflects the Master of English Education Program’s commitment to nurturing globally competent, research-oriented, and confident educators. By providing such preparatory platforms and ensuring continuous guidance from dedicated lecturers, the program helps students grow into well-prepared scholars who can contribute meaningfully to regional and international academic dialogues.
As the colloquium concluded, excitement and enthusiasm filled the room as students looked forward to the next stage of their academic journey, representing UNTAN in Malaysia and Singapore as part of their transformative Academic Expedition.