Aileen Alodia, an undergraduate student in the Chemistry Study Program at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), successfully participated in the International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan. The approximately 90-day program, conducted from June to August 2026, constituted an initiative to strengthen students international academic and research experience through direct engagement in an overseas higher education environment. The program provided Aileen with opportunities to broaden her academic perspectives, establish international academic networks, and develop experience in a multicultural research environment.
Throughout the program, Aileen worked under the supervision of Prof. Wen-Tai Chiu of National Cheng Kung University and participated in various academic and research-related activities within the university. These activities facilitated the development of her scientific knowledge and provided opportunities for academic exchange with students and researchers from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. Participation in an international academic environment also enabled her to gain a broader perspective on research practices and academic collaboration.
In addition to academic and research activities, the program provided opportunities for Aileen to gain direct exposure to Taiwanese culture and local community life. Engagement with the local social and cultural environment contributed to the development of her intercultural awareness and complemented her academic experience during the internship.
The implementation of this program was supported and funded through the World Class University (WCU) Program of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, UNDIP, under the supervision of Prof. Adi Darmawan, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D. This institutional support reflects UNDIP’s commitment to promoting student mobility, strengthening international academic exposure, and facilitating participation in global academic and research activities.
Aileen expressed her appreciation to National Cheng Kung University, particularly Prof. Wen-Tai Chiu, for the guidance, support, and academic opportunities provided throughout the program. Her participation in the international internship pilot ptogram represents a valuable academic and professional experience while contributing to Universitas Diponegoro’s efforts to strengthen international academic networks and collaboration and to develop graduates with strong academic competencies and global perspectives.