"Though they can't go home to Indonesia, the Indonesian Student Association is like a new family" - Indonesian Students in Sydney

Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia UTS

Source: SBS Indonesian

Indonesian Student Association in Australia becomes a new family during the COVID-19 pandemic


SBS Indonesian spoke with Michael Owen from PPIA UTS about the role of student associations and the adaptation of activities to online platforms.

From online bonding, joint sports activities, fund raising, and workshops for students who can not be in Australia to attend classes in person, Owen said the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge and an encouragement to continue to take the initiative and adapt.



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