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Indonesian Agency Urges Young Academics Abroad to Uphold Nationalism

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian National Ideology Agency (BPIP) is providing national insight and Pancasila values to young lecturers from Islamic universities before they study abroad.
  • BPIP head Yudian Wahyudi urged the lecturers not to let their nationalism fade while studying overseas, emphasizing it should strengthen their identity and love for Indonesia.
  • The program, part of a Ministry of Religious Affairs initiative, aims to ensure young academics contribute to Indonesia's progress after their studies.

Young Indonesian academics embarking on doctoral studies abroad have received a crucial reminder to uphold their national identity and values. The National Ideology Agency (BPIP) hosted a "Strengthening National Spirit Abroad" session for lecturers from Islamic universities, emphasizing that international education should fortify, not diminish, their love for Indonesia.

BPIP head Yudian Wahyudi directly addressed the scholars, stating that their overseas experience is both a trust and a responsibility. "Don't let your nationalism fade after studying abroad," he urged, drawing parallels with national figures who used foreign education to deepen their commitment to the homeland. "You are the future leaders who will carry on the leadership of this nation."

Don't let your nationalism fade after studying abroad. The experiences of national figures teach us that studying abroad should actually strengthen national identity and love for the homeland. You are the future leaders who will carry on the leadership of this nation.

— Yudian WahyudiHead of BPIP, Yudian Wahyudi, emphasized the importance of maintaining national identity while studying overseas.

The program, integrated into the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Foreign Language and Academic Preparation Program at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, aims to equip these future doctors with more than just academic and language skills. It seeks to instill a strong sense of national belonging.

Education abroad is not just about improving language or academic competence, but also about how these young lecturers remain steadfast in their national values. We hope the participants can emulate the footsteps of seniors and national figures who successfully studied abroad without losing their identity as Indonesians.

— Asep Saepudin JaharRector of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Asep Saepudin Jahar, spoke about the dual goals of international education.

Rector Asep Saepudin Jahar of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of balancing academic and linguistic advancement with the preservation of national values. He expressed hope that the participants would emulate successful Indonesian figures who studied abroad without losing their identity.

Participants acknowledged the value of the session, viewing it as a significant reminder of their commitment to Indonesia. "This briefing provides a valuable boost of spirit and a reminder for us," one participant stated. "We are determined not only to complete our studies with the best achievements but also to return and make a real contribution to Indonesia's progress."

This briefing provides a valuable boost of spirit and a reminder for us. We are determined not only to complete our studies with the best achievements but also to return and make a real contribution to Indonesia's progress.

— ParticipantA participant in the program shared their commitment to contributing to Indonesia after their studies.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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