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University with the international environment, especially in terms of mastering foreign languages ??greatly contributes to the development of human resources (HR). In this case, the use of English as the main language in President University, Cikarang will increase the quality of the graduates who enter the work sphere.
This was stated by the Dairi Regent Dr. Eddy Berutu in the MoU signing between the Dairi District Government and President University in Menara Batavia, Jakarta (22/7). Besides Eddy Berutu, the MoU signing was also attended by Handa Abidin, S.H, LL. M, Ph.D as the representative of President University.
This collaboration was motivated by the existence of opportunities for the two parties in the field of human resources quality improvement in Dairi district and the establish a good relationship between the two parties. Until now, there are around 10 students from Dairi who have received scholarships from President University.
“The students feel happy and think that President University has helped them to be ready to enter the real work life because the English environment provided,” Eddy said while commenting about Dairi students who are currently studying at President University.
Eddy stated he would like to invite President University to visit Dairi District someday. He hopes President University can visit some high schools in Dairi and meet prospective students. Furthermore, Eddy also plans to provide scholarships from the Regency Government by providing tuition fees and living expenses for students.
With this collaboration, it is hoped that Dairi students studying at the President University will return to build Dairi District to be better and better known internationally.
In addition, the event began with a book review by S.D. Darmono, founder of Jababeka Group and President University, entitled Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast. The book contains the experience of S. D. Darmono and discusses about leadership and character building. The event was attended by students, the PATA (Asia Pacific Travel Association), who also collaborated with Dairi District, as well as representatives from ASITA (Association of Indonesian Travel Companies) and ASTINDO (Association of Indonesian Aviation Ticket Sales Companies). (MS/PR)
Kehidupan kampus dengan lingkungan internasional, terutama dalam hal penguasaan bahasa asing sangat berkontribusi dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia (SDM). Dalam hal ini, penggunaan bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa pengantar perkuliahan di President University, Cikarang akan meningkatkan daya saing lulusannya dalam memasuki dunia kerja.
Hal itu dikatakan oleh Bupati Dairi Dr. Eddy Berutu dalam penandatanganan kerja sama antara Pemerintah Kabupaten Dairi dengan President University di Menara Batavia, Jakarta (Senin, 22/7/2019). Selain Eddy Berutu, penandatanganan kerja sama ini juga dihadiri oleh Handa Abidin, S.H, LL. M, Ph.D selaku perwakilan President University.
Kerjasama ini dilatar belakangi oleh adanya peluang bagi kedua belah pihak di bidang peningkatan kualitas SDM kabupaten Dairi dan penjalinan relasi. Hingga saat ini ada sekitar 10 putra putri Dairi yang mendapat beasiswa untuk belajar di President University.
“Mereka merasa sangat terbantu dan dipersiapkan untuk bisa masuk ke dunia kerja yang kompetitif karena ada bahasa asing dan sebagainya,” ujar Eddy berkomentar mengenai mahasiswa Dairi yang belajar di President University.
Eddy menyatakan bahwa kedepannya ia akan mengundang President University untuk datang mengunjungi Kabupaten Dairi untuk mengunjungi sekolah-sekolah di Dairi dan bertemu dengan calon-calon mahasiswa. Selanjutnya, Eddy juga merencanakan untuk memberikan beasiswa dari Pemerintah Kabupaten (PemKab) dengan menyediakan biaya kuliah dan biaya hidup bagi mahasiswa.
Dengan adanya kerjasama ini, diharapkan mahasiswa Dairi yang belajar di President University dapat kembali untuk membangun Kabupaten Dairi supaya bisa menjadi lebih maju dan lebih dikenal bahkan sampai ke kalangan International.
Selain penandatangan kerjasama, acara diawali dangan bedah buku karya S.D Darmono, founder Jababeka Group, dengan judul Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast. Buku yang berisikan mengenai pengalaman S.D Darmono ini mengajarkan tentang leadership dan juga character building. Acara ini dihadiri oleh para mahasiswa, pihak PATA (Pasific Asia Travel Association), yang juga bekerja sama dengan Kabupaten Dairi dibidang pariwisata, serta perwakilan dari ASITA (Asosiasi Perusahaan Perjalanan Indonesia) dan ASTINDO (Asosiasi Perusahaan Penjual Ticket Penerbangan Indonesia). (MS/PR)
