Semarang, July 2026 – Raisa Nathanie Kristanto, a student of the Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (FEB UNDIP), participated in the IWO Korea International Summer Camp 2026 which was held on July 10-19, 2026 at Geomundo, Yeosu, South Korea. The program, which was initiated by the International Workcamp Organization (IWO) Korea, brought together 25 participants from 14 countries with the aim of increasing cross-cultural understanding, strengthening social awareness, and encouraging international collaboration through volunteering and community engagement activities.
During the ten days of the program, participants participated in a series of activities designed to develop cooperation skills in a multicultural environment. These activities include coastal environmental conservation projects, art activities with local communities, cultural interaction with Korean students, and discussions on sustainable development. Through an experiential learning approach, participants are invited to work collaboratively with participants from various countries while contributing directly to the local community.
Participation in this program provides an opportunity for participants to improve their cross-cultural communication skills, leadership, adaptation, and broaden global perspectives. In addition, this activity also strengthens understanding of the importance of international collaboration in supporting sustainable community development.
As a representative of Diponegoro University, Raisa also introduced Indonesian culture through the Indonesian Cultural Sharing Session. In this activity, he introduced Indonesia’s cultural diversity to international participants as a form of cultural diplomacy while strengthening relations between nations through cultural exchange.
Participation in the IWO Korea International Summer Camp 2026 is in line with Diponegoro University’s commitment to supporting the internationalization of higher education and producing graduates who have global insights, adaptability, and readiness to face challenges at the international level.
