Margot Campi, a student from France currently studying at IMT Atlantique in Brest, is participating in a non-degree student exchange program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
She is enrolled in the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at the UGM Graduate School (Sekolah Pascasarjana – SPs). With the help of her friend Fitri Nur Laily as a translator, Margot enthusiastically shared her thoughts about the program, her academic journey, and her aspirations in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering.
Margot decided to join the student exchange program at UGM because of her strong desire to explore Indonesia’s rich culture and stunning landscapes.
“I chose this program because I really wanted to discover Indonesia, for its landscapes and culture,” she explained in English.
UGM’s strong reputation in biomedical engineering was also a key factor in her decision. Also, a recommendation from her friend who had previously participated in the program further strengthened her choice.
Since arriving at UGM, Margot has found the courses she’s taking to be intellectually stimulating and engaging. She believes the lecturers are true experts in their respective fields.
“I am very happy to be part of this program. The professors are truly experts in their fields, and everyone is so caring and helpful,” she said.
Although she is the first international student in the Biomedical Engineering Master Program at the UGM Graduate School, she feels well-received and comfortable in class.
Margot believes that biomedical engineering holds great potential to transform the healthcare world.
“Technology is evolving so fast, improving diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring,” she said.
She is interested especially in the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment.
“I want to contribute to this field, especially in AI-related projects like disease detection,” she added.
Her time at UGM has broadened her academic knowledge and deepened her appreciation for Indonesian culture.
Looking ahead, Margot hopes to combine her technical skills with innovative AI applications to develop global health solutions.
The Chief of the Biomedical Engineering Master Program at UGM Graduate School, Ir. Rini Dharmastiti, M.Sc, Ph.D., when asked about the international class program, stated that the program is continuously working to enhance its quality to become an excellent and internationally competitive program.
Some courses are taught by experts in the field using a dual-language instruction system (English and Bahasa Indonesia), and the program is currently preparing to obtain international accreditation.
This article was originally published on TribunJogja.com on Sunday, March 30th 2025, at 11:41 AM:
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