Stepping into the Neighboring Country: Four Nursing Students Ready to Gain International Experience at the 2026 UiTM Summer Camp, Malaysia

NERS NEWS — On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the departure of the Student Outbound Program participants was carried out. The participants consisted of Nursing Study Program students, accompanied by two lecturers, namely Dr. Joni Haryanto, S.Kp., M.Si. and Dr. Andri Setiya Wahyudi, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., to participate in the Summer Camp Program at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia.

This departure activity was part of an international experience development program for students, particularly in the fields of nursing and healthcare. This program is expected to serve as a means for students to broaden their insights, knowledge, and academic experience, as well as their ability to adapt to an international environment. In addition, this activity also provided an opportunity to expand networks and strengthen cooperation among educational institutions at the international level.

The participants consisted of nursing students who had been appointed as Student Outbound delegates and were accompanied by two lecturers from the Nursing Study Program. All participants had undergone preparations and fulfilled the necessary requirements to participate in the series of Summer Camp activities at UiTM Selangor, Malaysia.

Before the departure, a briefing and send-off ceremony were held as a form of support and hope that all students and accompanying lecturers would participate in the activities well, uphold the institution’s reputation, comply with applicable regulations, and make use of this opportunity to gain valuable experiences and learning.

With this departure, all participants officially began their journey and the series of Summer Camp Program activities at UiTM Selangor, Malaysia. The activity is expected to provide benefits for the development of students’ and lecturers’ competencies, broaden global perspectives, and strengthen international relations and cooperation in nursing education.

Writer: Nadia Putri Salsabila