Muhammad Robin Alfareza – Study Abroad Experience at Université du Québec à Montréal

“Coming from a Primary Teacher Education background, my study abroad experience at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) encouraged me to explore subjects beyond my field of study. I took courses in finance, corporate social responsibility, small business management, and sustainability, with a particular focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). 

Living in Québec also sparked my curiosity to learn French, as the language is closely tied to the province’s culture and commonly used in everyday life. Wanting to better connect with the local community, I enrolled in a French for Beginners class. 

This enriching study abroad experience was made possible through the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program, with a great support from the Internationalization team. I also became the first Indonesian student to join UQAM after the pandemic and was invited to be part of the university’s ambassador community, where I had the opportunity to introduce Indonesian culture and build friendships with students from around the world.”

Muhammad Robin Alfareza 
Primary Teacher Education at BINUS @Kemanggisan 
Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada