Office of International Affairs (OIA) Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM initiates Kamis Inggris, a program to facilitate students, lecturers, and staff to practice English. The name Kamis Inggris is selected because in one week there is only one day that ends with is, namely Kamis, which has the same rhyme as Inggris.
It was said by the head of OIA of FAS UGM, Dr. Endy Triyannanto, S.Pt., M.Eng., in the first gathering of Kamis Inggris on Thursday (22/3) at Auditorium Drh. R. Soepardjo FAS UGM. “Ones who have come to this gathering are those who have committed to involve in the Kamis Inggris program. Students, lecturers, and staff who have bought green wristband from OIA FAS UGM have signed a contract to speak English on the days they wear that wristband, especially on Thursdays,” Endy said.
On Thursdays, students who wear the green wristband must speak English to students who also wear the same wristband. In addition, every day there is staff who stay in OIA room for an hour to facilitate students who want to practice English. “Please come to OIA room. Every day, we have staff who is in charge to lead discussion in English,” Endy explained.
In this program, there are seven rules that must be obeyed by the members. “The first rule is there is no bullying. Second, the activities should be carried out in a fun way, even it doesn’t matter for those who speak English with local accents. Third, the activities are carried out together, together is better. Fourth, make progress every day. The other rules are care for each other, to have commitment, and respect each other,” Endy said. (Nadia)