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Mei Lusiana Sitorus, M.Pd
Head of Academics/Owner of Plugged English
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I am delighted to share my testimonial regarding my undergraduate degree in English Language Education at UNJ, from which I graduated in 2009. This program has proven to be incredibly relevant to my current roles as both the owner and the head of academics of an online language course. The comprehensive curriculum, covering subjects such as linguistics, pedagogy, curriculum design, and ESP program development provided a solid foundation that I continuously draw upon in my professional endeavors.
The lecturers in the program were not only highly knowledgeable in their respective fields but also exceptionally approachable. Their willingness to provide guidance and support greatly enhanced my learning experience, fostering both my academic growth and practical understanding of language education. This degree has been instrumental in equipping me with the skills and insights necessary to effectively lead and develop my online language course, ensuring high-quality education for our students.
Farah Shiba Fadhilah, S.Pd.
Universitas Negeri Jakarta Ambassador
I am Farah Shiba Fadhilah, an alumna of the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Class of 2019, graduated in 2023. Currently, I work as an eGuide (Event Guide) for @america—the Cultural Center of the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia. During my studies, I enjoyed many courses such as Public Speaking, Interpreting, Literacy Education, Critical Literacy, and Microteaching. I had the opportunity to engage in projects outside the classroom, such as English Interpreting and Indonesian Sign Language (Bisindo) training from PUSBISINDO and Balai Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa (the Language Agency) of the Ministry of Education and Culture, BIPA teaching training from APP-BIPA, an English for Specific Purposes teaching project for hotel workers with Prof. Dr. Muchlas Suseno, and serving as a Liaison Officer for National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan, at the 2023 Taiwan Education Fair in Jakarta.
Students also collaborated to support the Three Principles of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi) nationally and internationally. I was involved in the P2M (Community Service) program for English teachers in Timika, Papua with Ibu Tara Mustikaning Palupi, M.Hum. and educators at the Indonesian School of Kota Kinabalu (SIKK), Malaysia with Ibu Dr. Hanip Pujiati. During my studies, I achieved several accomplishments, including 2nd place in the National Essay Competition to celebrate Teacher’s Day 2020, 2nd Runner-Up in the Duta (Ambassador) Universitas Negeri Jakarta 2021, and the Most Talented Student in FBS UNJ 2022.
The study program, along with the lecturers, was very proactive in providing information and motivation for students to excel both academically and non-academically. The multicultural understanding and knowledge provided during my studies have significantly contributed to my current job. This study program prepares its students to become scholars and professionals who are competent in both educational and non-educational fields through a structured curriculum and exposure to the current professional world.