FPIK, SEMARANG – At different times in each region, the sun is shining brightly, the moon is shining beautifully, this is the time to start a new journey for expand our knowledge and improve our understanding of the world. This summer, we are excited to announce the opening of our much-anticipated summer course has begun. The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences presents the 5th International Tropic Summer Course. ITroSCo has been established since 2019 with Dr. Tita Elfitasari as the founder. Now we proudly present international tropic summer course which bring up theme “Coral Reef: Biodiversity for Sustainable Future”. Our summer course are designed to increase knowledge about underwater experiences especially coral reefs. By providing expert speakers from abroad, Dr. Takashi Nakamura from Japan and Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez, Ph.D. from the Philippines. Then speakers from within the country, Peni Ahmadi, Ph.D. .; Dr. Frida Purwanti; Dr. Dwi Haryanti; Dr. Muhammad Helmi; Prof. Slamet Budi Prayitno; Dr. Ofri Johan and Dr. Tita Elfitasari.
This year, the committee have selected 43 students to participate in the program. These students represent nationalities and foreign universities from Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America, hailing from 16 distinct nations. They come from: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, Japan, India, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Thailand, Kyrgyz Republic, Yaman, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Afghanistan, Fiji Islands, and Indonesia.
Besides that, don’t forget there was an introduction from the committee and 10 Buddies also introduce themselves, followed by informing the group distribution for all participant. For refreshing, there was an Ice breaking session in the form of connecting song lyrics as entertainment and suggestions to familiarize the participants and the committee. The closing has been held by orientation of the program by Mrs. Desca Estiyani Dewi, M. Pi. such as ITroSCo got talent and cultural exchange.
Photo: Opening session by the chairman of the IRoSCo Pre-Camp 2023 committee.
Photo: ITroSCo Pre-Camp Online.
This year, ITroSCo was not only held online, the field trip to Karimunjawa was one of a series of ITroSCo activities held offline. Twenty-four (24) participants in the offline version of ITroSCo who attended were representatives from 14 countries and 3 continents, such as the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Brunei to Timor Leste, Iran, Yemen, Sudan, Cameroon, Gambia, United States, Uganda, Mauritius , and Côte d’Ivoire. (Adm)
Photo: Participants in the offline version of ITroSCo 2023.
