Mataram – Five students from the Tourism, Culture, and Religion Bachelor's Program at IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram have successfully secured internships in Japan, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journey. This opportunity serves as an international platform for enhancing their skills and experience in the fields of tourism and hospitality.
The selected students will be undertaking internships at renowned hotels and resorts in Okinawa, Japan, showcasing their readiness to embrace the global tourism industry. Here are the details of the successful candidates:
- Ni Made Pursita Nadwiani (Semester 4), an alumna of SMKN 4 Mataram, will intern at Ana Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort, Okinawa.
- Nyoman Efendi (Semester 4), an alumnus of SMA Esa Prakarsa, North Sumatra, will join Hotel Southern Coast Miyakojima, Okinawa.
- I Gusti Bagus Wira Putra (Semester 4), an alumnus of SMAN 4 Mataram, will also intern at Hotel Southern Coast Miyakojima, Okinawa.
- Agus Dwi Putra (Semester 6), an alumnus of SMK 1 Luwu Timur, South Sulawesi, has been accepted at Art Hotel Ishigakijima, Okinawa.
- I Wayan Wirya Pradnya (Semester 4), an alumnus of SMK PGRI 3 Denpasar, will intern at Cypress Resort Kumejima, Okinawa.
The Coordinator of the Tourism, Culture, and Religion Program, I Ketut Putu Suardana, expressed his pride and optimism for the students, encouraging them to leverage this opportunity to enhance their skills and expand international networks in tourism and cultural fields.
Agus Dwi Putra, one of the students selected for the internship, shared his enthusiasm: “I am deeply grateful, happy, and proud to be part of this internship program. It is the first initiative from our campus, and I am honored to participate and succeed in it.”
This internship program aims to deepen students’ understanding of the global tourism industry while promoting the spirit of Hindu tourism values and cultural appreciation on the international stage. By DKS (Tim Humas dan Protokol)