Acknowledgment
I sincerely thank the University of Mindanao for initiating this partnership with SEAMEO and for giving us the incredible opportunity to represent the university on an international level. Special thanks to,UM Matina ERIAO VP Reynaldo Castro, UMTC School Director Dr. Evelyn P. Saludes, UMTC Dean Dr. Gina Fe Israel, UM Tagum ERAAO Head Maam Anne, and the entire ERAAO team. I am deeply grateful for this chance!
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A heartfelt thank you to SEAMEO for turning the dreams of aspiring educators like me into reality. I once only hoped for such an opportunity, and now, as a proud member of SEA-Teacher Batch 10, I feel truly blessed. This journey taught me so much, and I’m excited to apply all I’ve learned in my future endeavors.
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Banjarmasin, Kalimantan—you’ll always hold a special place in my heart! The people there were incredibly kind and hospitable. And the food? Absolutely amazing! You make the best food that I definitely will be miss—I’ll definitely miss your kebab and baksu!
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To UNISKA, thank you for the warm welcome and the excellent accommodations. I will always be grateful to Ibu Ratna and Bapak Hengke for opening their home to us, and to our ever-reliable Abang Rizaldi for making sure we were well taken care of and everything went smoothly.
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Future School, thank you for inspiring me with your passion and commitment to your students. Teaching at your school, meeting your dedicated staff, and interacting with your bright learners during those three meaningful days gave me valuable insights into the teaching profession.
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To Ibu Nessa—how fortunate I am to met you! Your hands-on guidance and thoughtful advice were vital to the success of my demo teaching, even with such a tight schedule. I also want to thank our friends from the University of Lambung Mangkurat for helping us with our concerns and making our time at Future School smoother.
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To Dr. Armand James Vallejo, UMTC BSED Program Head, my deepest thanks for your unwavering support throughout this entire journey. Your strong belief in this program made it possible, and we owe much of our success to your leadership. I owe you a lot sir.
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To Sir Kenneth Telin, UMTC ERAAO staff, our madi/mads, thankyou sir. Thankyou for believing us and for helping us to achieve our dreams. No words can explain how lucky we are know you.
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To my second family in Indonesia Ibu Ratna, Bapak Hengke, Adik Salsa, Kholis, Arkan, and Kaka Kasandra thank you/terima kasih! Words aren’t enough to express how grateful I am to have been welcomed into your home. Your kindness and care truly made my stay in Indonesia so much more meaningful. May Allah bless you for all your goodness.
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To our wonderful buddies Fifi, Mei, Hasbi, Lutfi, Fiqri, Tiarra, Theeza, and many more thank you for becoming not just our guides, but also our close friends. You looked after our safety, especially for driving us and for helping us when we are there, and always kept us company. Your insights about your country were invaluable. I’m so glad we met and I truly hope you feel the same. Wishing you all the best in your studies and life you made our stay incredibly memorable!
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Lastly, I want to express my endless gratitude to my family, who supported me from the very beginning. Especially to my Papa and Ina, Shukran for allowing me to go out in my comfort zone and explore the things that I want. Thankyou for trusting me Ina and Papa. Iloveyou/Palangga ta kamo!