Two students from VIA University College, Denmark, attended a lecture at the History Study Program of Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES). The two students have been staying in Semarang for the past six weeks as part of a short academic visit.
The students, Cecilie Andersen and Clara Bucio Broch-Mikkelsen, joined a Social Conservation course taught by lecturer Muzzaki Bashori at Building C2, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), UNNES, Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang, on Friday (March 6, 2026).
Before the lecture began, Cecilie and Clara introduced themselves to around 40 second-semester students attending the class. After the introduction, they sat with the students and observed the lecture.
The class discussed the cultural diversity of Indonesia. In addition to listening to the lecturer’s presentation, the two students also paid attention to the teaching process and classroom interaction.
Cecilie Andersen said she was particularly interested in Indonesian history and the pedagogical approaches used in history education at UNNES.
“I look forward to meeting the students and having the opportunity for a brief academic visit and to sit in or observe a lecture within the History Study Program. I have a deep interest in Indonesian history and the pedagogical approaches used at UNNES,” Cecilie said.
She added that witnessing the class firsthand provided valuable cultural and academic insights that she could bring back to her studies in Denmark.
Meanwhile, Clara Bucio Broch-Mikkelsen explained that she is currently undertaking a teaching internship with history as her main subject. In addition, she is studying music and has completed her education as an English teacher.“I look forward to the opportunity to observe a lecture within the History Study Program. I am very interested in seeing how history is taught in a university classroom, especially in Indonesia,” Clara said.
Coordinator of the UNNES History Study Program, Mukhamad Shokheh, Ph.D., said the visit gave the students a chance to directly observe how history is taught in Indonesian universities.“They want to see firsthand the practice of teaching history in Indonesia and how the subject is delivered in university classrooms,” Shokheh explained.
He added that the students were particularly interested in topics such as Indonesian history, social conservation, and the diversity of ethnic groups and cultures in Indonesia, including efforts to advance cultural development and address existing challenges.
The visit is also expected to strengthen educational cooperation between the UNNES History Study Program and international partner institutions, particularly VIA University College in Denmark. “This activity also opens opportunities for exchanging experiences between Indonesian history students and students from abroad,” he said.
