The first student, Eurrydice Setianingroem was placed in the Protocol Directorate. During her Internship, Eurry was involved in various tasks related to diplomatic relations, diplomatic reception, and diplomatic administration. This experience is expected to provide practical insights into the way protocol is applied in various diplomatic events and activities. According to her, “Interning at the Protocol Directorate gave me the opportunity to see first-hand how diplomacy is carried out and meet important people of course. This experience is very valuable and I will make it a provision for my future career.”

Meanwhile, the second student, Aisyah Dina, was placed in the Directorate of Protection of Indonesian Citizens (WNI). Aisyah was involved in various aspects of protection and support for Indonesian citizens abroad, including handling cases, case documents and providing legal assistance. Aisyah gained an understanding and insight into the challenges faced by Indonesian citizens abroad especially in the Middle East and how the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a role in protecting their rights. This is in line with efforts to achieve SDG 16, namely peace, justice and strong institutions.

Dengan terlibat langsung dalam kegiatan di Kemenlu, kedua mahasiswa ini diharapkan dapat mengaplikasikan pengetahuan yang mereka peroleh di bangku kuliah ke dalam praktik nyata, serta mengembangkan keterampilan yang akan berguna dalam karier masa depan mereka. Mereka tidak hanya mendapatkan pengalaman praktis yang berharga, tetapi juga berkontribusi secara langsung dalam proses diplomasi dan perlindungan warga negara yang merupakan elemen penting dalam mencapai tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan.

By being directly involved in activities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these two students are expected to apply the knowledge they have gained in college into real practice, as well as develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. They will not only gain valuable practical experience, but also contribute directly to the process of diplomacy and citizen protection, which are important elements in achieving sustainable development goals.