by: Meila Rosianika
From October 11 to 24, 2025, my journey as part of the APTE program in Jeonju continued with meaningful experiences that deepened both my professional and personal understanding of education, culture, and faith.
At Wansan Girls’ High School, I conducted a cross-cultural learning session where students explored Indonesia through taste and tradition — making Jamu and Kopi Tubruk. Beyond brewing herbs and coffee, they learned to express their thoughts in English, discuss health benefits, and reflect on shared values such as respect, mindfulness, and community. Watching them connect language with culture reminded me how education can become a living bridge between people.
Beyond the classroom, I joined school activities and discussions with Korean teachers about how vocational and global education are integrated in their curriculum. I observed students confidently running a small café business on campus — a real-life learning laboratory that nurtures both skills and character. I also participated in a tourism club activity where we made sushi together, a simple yet joyful moment of cultural exchange.
One of the most memorable parts of this period was visiting Masjid Abu Bakar Al-Siddiq, the only mosque in Jeonju, and Firdavs Halal Restaurant, where I met people from different countries who shared their stories about living faithfully in a multicultural city. These encounters reminded me that education does not only happen within walls — it unfolds wherever empathy and understanding grow.
I have continued documenting these reflections through my blog series “Steps of Faith in Jeonju” and “Brewing Global Citizenship through Jamu and Kopi Tubruk.” Writing allows me to connect each classroom activity, cultural visit, and spiritual moment into a larger narrative of learning — one that celebrates how faith, education, and humanity intertwine.
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