Five students from Politeknik Negeri Jember officially departed for Japan through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, to participate in the Fall 2025 Exchange Program at Prefectural University of Hiroshima (PUH), Japan). Their departure marks another proud achievement for Polije in promoting international academic mobility and global exposure for its students.
The students Aal Febriandoko, Aditya Agus Prasetyo, Yoniva Nandarista Poma, Zainal Muttaqien Sulaiman, and Zaka Ainusshofa were among those who received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from PUH earlier this year. Each of them represents Polije’s excellence in both academic performance and intercultural readiness to study abroad.
Before their departure, the students were given an official send-off by the Vice Director for Cooperation Agung Wahyono, Ph. D who encouraged them to uphold Polije’s values and serve as ambassadors of Indonesia’s vocational education. He emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism, discipline, and cultural sensitivity during their stay in Japan.
During the program, the students will engage in various academic activities such as lectures, laboratory sessions, and collaborative projects with PUH faculty and students. In addition, they will experience Japan’s unique educational environment, innovation culture, and agricultural technology key learning areas aligned with Polije’s Agrotechnotropics vision.
This exchange initiative is part of the long-standing collaboration between Polije and PUH, which focuses on academic cooperation, student exchanges, and joint research. The program has opened valuable pathways for Polije students to gain global insights while contributing to the development of international partnerships between Indonesia and Japan.
The atmosphere at the airport was filled with pride and excitement as families, friends, and Polije representatives gathered to bid farewell. The students expressed both gratitude and determination, saying that this experience would be a turning point in their personal and academic growth.
“This opportunity means a lot to us. We want to learn not only about Japanese technology and education but also about their discipline, work ethic, and respect for culture,” said one of the departing students. “We hope to bring back valuable knowledge and contribute to Polije’s continuous development.”
With their departure, Polije once again proves its strong commitment to supporting international mobility programs. These efforts not only strengthen Polije’s global reputation but also prepare its students to become competent, globally minded professionals ready to face international challenges.