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CINDY RAHMASITA DEWI
Home University: Universitas Islam Indonesia
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: International Political Economy, Global Trade and Investment, International Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Terrorism Studies
Testimonial: Testimonial: My internship at CESASS UGM has been a valuable experience that has allowed me to gain new insights, broaden my perspectives, and learn from people with diverse academic backgrounds. Through this experience, I have also developed my research and communication skills while gaining a better understanding of the professional environment. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of CESASS UGM.

NURMA RAZKA SYAFIRA PUTRI
Home University: Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Being part of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), has been a truly valuable experience for me. Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to various academic activities, communication management, and knowledge dissemination initiatives. This experience not only broadened my understanding of Southeast Asian issues but also helped me develop my communication, coordination, and teamwork skills. I am grateful to have learned in such a supportive and professional environment while gaining practical experience relevant to my studies in International Relations. My internship at CESASS has been an important step in my academic and professional development, and I will carry the lessons I learned with me into my future career. Once again thanks to CESASS staff Mba Imel, Mba Aul, Mba Fia, Mba Nur, and big thanks too for Mam Ita Visia who give me a lot of new insights.

ANNAYLAFAYZA AZIZAH AZZAHRA
Home University: Universitas Gadjah Mada
Field of Study: Anthropology
Research Interest: Gender Studies, Multi-Ethnicity, and Health and Culture, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia, and Thai Studies
Testimonial: My 6-month internship program at CESASS UGM was filled with many valueable experiences. I was given opportunities to participate in various scholarly works, such as proposal arrangement, public lectures, and short course program. Those opportunities allowed me to broaden my perspective on Southeast Asia which will be valuable for my future academic paths and career. I also had opportunities to connect and build closer relationship with scholars from other universities in Southeast Asia, not only with them who are in Social Studies but also scholars in STEM. I would like to thank CESASS for giving me the opportunity, especially for the staffs, Mbak Imel, Mbak Aul, Mbak Nur, and Mbak Fia for the knowledge given to me, and Mbak Ita for being a wonderful teacher.

MICHAEL ALEXANDER BUDIMAN
Home University: Satya Wacana Christian University
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Human Security in Southeast Asia and Regional Geopolitics
Testimonial: "The internship experience I had at CESASS UGM exceeded my initial expectations. At first, I thought that I would mostly only learn about research. But throughout my time there, I also acquired other skills essential for a researcher, including teamwork, networking, and publishing scholarly work. There was no shortage of insights from both researchers and co-interns alike. I am also grateful for various opportunities to be involved in non-research activities. This internship is a milestone in my academic journey, one that I will always refer to in my future endeavors."

RAYHAN FASYA FIRDAUSI
Home University: UPN Veteran Yogyakarta
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Public Policy, Education, Constructivism in International Relations
Testimonial: “My internship at PSSAT gave me a lot of experience in writing and project management. I was involved in writing a book on the development of smart cities in the capitals of ASEAN countries. I learned a lot about literature review, especially in distinguishing which references are useful and which are not. I was also involved in managing a summer course project, and it was a pleasure to engage with colleagues and speakers from abroad. Furthermore, the staffs and fellow interns at PSSAT were very supportive and enjoyable to work with, always ready to help each other. Thank you, PSSAT.”

MUHAMMAD HAFIZH QHORIEQ AL ASY’ARI
Home University: Universitas Islam Indonesia
Field of Study: Social Sciences / International Relations
Research Interest: Sustainable Development in Indonesia
Testimonial: “I felt a very positive experience because it made me a person who dares to adapt in a new environment, actively works together in a team, and is effective in communicating. Like one of the agendas, namely sharing sessions/workshops, it is very useful because it is a place for innovation to hear new insights on the topics discussed from other staff. Once again, thank you for the opportunity given to be able to intern at CESASS.”

MEDYLINE AGNES ELIAS
Home University: Universitas Gadjah Mada
Field of Study: International Law
Research Interest: International Law, Gender Equality, Human Rights
Testimonial: “My time at CESASS has been a wonderful and insightful experience. During my internship, I was not only involved in working on international projects with CESASS, such as the Summer Course, but I also gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in academic research and writing from professional academics in their field. At CESASS, most of the time we worked in international settings, which honed my multicultural communication skills, as I collaborated not only with fellow Indonesians but also with international students and academics. Overall, my internship at CESASS has been a transformative experience that equipped me with skills and knowledge in a global academic setting. I am grateful for the experience and knowledge I gained during my time at CESASS as an intern.”

YUMNA AMALIA MAGHFIRAH
Home University: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Social Inclusivity, Contemporary Diplomacy, Cross-Cultural Interaction
Testimonial: “Interning in CESASS has taught me a lot about research, including data management, summarizing and reviewing journal, and how to write a decent and informative press releases. Not only professional skills, my cultural awareness had also developed throughout my internship period since I worked with numerous foreign interns.”

MOHAMMAD IZAM DWI SUKMA
Home University: Universitas Islam Indonesia
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Area Study of East Asia, Area Study of Southeast Asia, ASEAN Study
Testimonial: “Conducting internship at CESASS UGM endowed me various fist-hand experiences. Ranging from supporting research projects, delivering findings & presentations, expanding network with multinational partners and attending selected events are amongst things you may experience. People at CESASS UGM were also humble and passionate to let the intern students exercise their rights to access the institutions’ assets and programs. I would support whoever share interest in Southeast Asia and East Asia region at large to grab the chance to join CESASS UGM.”

BONIFASIUS ENDO GAUH PERDANA
Home University: Universitas Sanata Dharma
Field of Study: International Relations
Research Interest: Philology, Literature, History
Testimonial: “I feel incredibly lucky to have spent three enriching months as an intern at the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), Universitas Gadjah Mada. From the very beginning, I was warmly welcomed into a humble and inspiring academic community that made me feel right at home. During my time there, I had the opportunity to take part in several flagship programs such as teaching Indonesian Language to exchange students from Thammasat University, which was both exciting and rewarding. What made the experience even more meaningful was the chance to dive deeper into the socio-political dynamics of Southeast Asia. These discussions and exposures didn’t just broaden my perspective but also they sparked a growing passion in me for international political economy. This internship didn’t just fill my schedule. CESASS helped shape my academic journey and opened doors I hadn’t even considered before. I’m truly grateful for every moment!”

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