CAPSUNIAN ECHO

EMBRACING DIVERSE CULTURE AND PRACTICES THRU SEA-TEACHER STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

 by Erica Mae G. Cala and Roselyn C. Ponce

CAPSU Burias formally welcomes Ms. Nisrina and Ms. Erpapalemlah, two Indonesian SEA-Teacher Student Exchange Program participants, together with the principal and delegates of MNHS.

          Performing the Inilusan Dance, Mambusao's Cultural Dance, the Hugyaw Cultural Group greeted the arriving two Indonesian SEA-Teacher Student Exchange Program participants, Ms. Nur Salwa Nisrina, who specializes in Biology and Ms. Panishyah Nasyro Janna Erpapalemlah, who specializes in English Education, signaling the start of the welcome and opening program prepared by the Campus, headed by Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Campus Administrator, on Sept. 14 at the Bermejo Hall.

The principal and delegates of Mambusao National High School (MNHS), the cooperating school, also attended the ceremonial event, showcasing CAPSU's commitment to the internationalization of education.

“Holding this international exchange activity will enhance our mutual understanding and foster chances to promote valuable initiatives among the participating schools. It can immensely impact higher education with the Southeast Asia Region, especially in strengthening the internalization of higher education” Dr. Madiclum said in his welcome remarks.

At the Campus Level, the College of Education (COE) leads this global academic affair that involves the campuses and satellite colleges of the University to cater the 12 participants of the 9th Batch of the project.

          Dr. Romulo N. Lagon, COE Dean, delivered his message, highlighting the opportunities that pre-service teachers can get from this program and wished that “this program will broaden our horizons, challenge our assumptions, and enhance our competencies as educators and learners."

In additon, Dr. Gerard Lee L. Atienza, Chair of External Affairs and Linkages, the Campus' focal person for the current internalization event, presented the two SEA Teachers from Sriwijaya University of Indonesia in the persons of Ms. Nur Salwa Nisrina with her mentor, Dr. Ma. Venus B. Lozada, and buddies, Ms. Catherine V. Adaniel and Ms. Jenevi Z. Pelayo, as well as Ms. Panisyah Nasyro Janna Erpapalemlah, with her mentor, Dr. Jesusa L. Luda, and buddies, Ms. Erica Mae G. Cala and Ms. Jingky E. Abale.

Dr. Marie Liezel L. Diawara, Principal of MNHS, introduced the cooperating teachers from their school, Mr. Joven A. Loja and Dr. Raydelyn P. Laquiña, together with Mrs. Ruby L. Llanes, Head Teacher.

         The program ended with the emphasis that internationalization is truly paving the way for breaking barriers and connecting diverse cultures.

      “The SEA Teachers hold a special place in our hearts. It is a symbol of the commitment for internationalization to creating spaces where students and educators alike can come together, learning from one another and growing in ways that transcend barriers," Dr. Jesusa L. Luda, BSEd Program Chairperson, expressed in her closing remarks.