November 28, 2022, right on Monday, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik (UMG) held an opening ceremony for a very interesting international program, the Short Indonesian Culture and Language Program for Foreign Speakers. UMG was visited by 16 foreign students from various continents in the world, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Sudan, to Thailand. The Chancellor of Muhammadiyah Gresik University greatly appreciated the activities initiated by the IRO (International Realization Office) UMG. For UMG, this activity will be held in the next 2 weeks, from 28 November to 9 December 2022 at UMG and several cultural attractions and traditional markets in Gresik City. Taking place in Meeting Room Floor 7, the opening and welcoming of foreign students and invited guests was opened and welcomed directly by the Chancellor of UMG, Nadhirotul Laily, S.Psi, M.Psi Psychologist, and his staff. Accompanied by Deputy Chancellor I, EllyIsmiyah S.T, M.T and Head of Partnership Bureau Paulina, S.Pd, M.Pd, the Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the students who had chosen UMG as a place to learn Indonesian culture and language. Even though according to him there are many other campuses that students can visit and choose from, he appreciated the students who chose UMG as a place to study Indonesian culture. The Chancellor of UMG hopes that this activity will be carried out every year with the same or different participating countries. He hopes that with the diversity that exists in each student, they can contribute while learning different things in Indonesia, especially at UMG.

“Language and cultural diversity is not something that separates us, but can enrich and make us individuals who respect differences. Please take the positive and share it with the whole community or friends in your country, so that later more people will come and learn about Indonesian culture, especially in the city of Gresik. DO, TALK, ENJOY and SHARE this wonderful diversity program. Thank you.” he concluded and was greeted with applause by invited guests and students participating in the Short Indonesian Culture And Language Program For Foreign Speakers.