PH Embassy in Jakarta, PH Trade and Investment Center Host Nursing Education Fair in Medan
Philippine representatives at the Nursing Education Fair in Medan. (Jakarta PE photo)
JAKARTA 06 August 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta, represented by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jacqueline Joan S. Arquiza, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Jakarta, represented by Commercial Attaché Jeremiah C. Reyes, successfully hosted the 2018 Nursing Education Fair in Medan, Indonesia on 01 August 2018.
Over 300 Indonesian students from six schools visited the nursing fair to learn about nursing education in the Philippines, and the programs of five Philippine nursing schools.
Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (ADPCN) President Dr. Mary Grace Lacanaria provided important information to the Indonesian students on the many advantages and benefits of pursing a nursing education in the Philippines, such as world-class training and education, the excellent global reputation of Philippine-trained nurses, and the country’s proximity to Indonesia, among others.
The five participating Philippine nursing schools at the fair were Centro Escolar University, Far Eastern University, San Pedro College, University of Perpetual Help DALTA, and University of Santo Tomas.
The Indonesian students came from STIKes Mitra Husada Medan, STIKes Haji, STIKes Flora, STIKes Helvetia, SMK Gilang Insan Mandiri, and Sari Mutiara Indonesia University.
The second day of the fair was held at Sari Mutiara Indonesia University, and saw one-on-one discussions between the Indonesian and Philippine schools about possible areas of collaboration such as faculty and student exchanges, socio-cultural visits, and joint programs. END
Indonesian students at the conference on studying in the Philippines. (Jeremiah Reyes photo)
Guests were treated to a performance of the Genjring dance by students from STIKes Mitra Husada Medan. (Jakarta PE photo)
Meeting between the Philippine and Indonesian universities. (Jakarta PE photo)
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