Caption: Dean of Faculty of Animal Science Took A Picture With Representatives from NTCA, ISPI, and The Interviewees
Four students of Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) attended an interview session for an internship program in Australia, Monday (8/1) in FAS UGM. NTCA Indonesia-Australia Pastoral Program (NIAPP) is an internship program held by Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA), the Indonesian Society for Animal Science (ISPI), and associated Indonesian universities.
Dean of FAS UGM and Head of ISPI, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA, said that the program is a chance to develop students capacity, especially in livestock production. “This program is a chance to improve students’ talent and capacity. Not all students have the chance to attend this program. Even though you are not selected, attending this interview session is a good experience,” the Dean said on the opening ceremony.
NTCA representative, Carley Bidstrup, hoped that candidates can explain their ideas well during the interview. “We hope that candidates can explain why they are the right person for the program. This program is highly competitive, we will select 20 students from 17 universities in Indonesia. If you are not selected, you can try again next year,” Carley said on her remark.
According to Carley, there are two important things needed for candidates to pass the selection process. “First, candidates must have a good understanding on cattle breeding industry in Indonesia and Australia. Second, candidates must have personal resilience and commitment. They will work in a farm for ten weeks, so a strong willingness to overcome the challenges is needed,” Carley said before the interview started.
Interview session coordinator, RA Sekarini Kusumawati, said that the interview with the NTCA, ISPI, and lecturers is the last selection process. “Besides students from FAS UGM, there are four students from Universitas Diponegoro and Universitas Jenderal Soedirman in the interview session. The internship will be held in March to May,” she said. (Nadia)