USU Student Volunteer Teaching in Vietnam

A Political Science student from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), participated in the MBKM Global Volunteer program organized by AIESEC in USU in Vietnam. The program took place in Hai Phong City for 50 days, from December 21, 2025, to February 8, 2026. During the program, Chairunnisa joined the Happy Bus Project, which focuses on teaching students from preschool to senior high school.

Her interest in joining the program was driven by curiosity about Vietnam’s rapidly developing education system. “Since my second semester, I have been volunteering to teach underprivileged children in Medan. From that experience, I realized that education plays a huge role in shaping someone’s future,” she explained.

In the Happy Bus Project, she taught English using interactive and engaging learning methods adapted to different age groups. For younger students, activities such as games, storytelling, and singing were used to make learning more enjoyable. Meanwhile, older students practiced writing, discussions, and role play to improve their English communication skills.

Besides teaching, she also introduced Indonesian culture to the local community by performing the traditional Tor-Tor dance while wearing kebaya and ulos. The performance received an enthusiastic response, with several participants even joining her on stage to dance together.

During the program, she also had the opportunity to visit the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Hanoi, where she met Minister Counsellor Made Santi Ratnasari. The experience gave her broader insight into the connection between education, culture, and international cooperation.

She believes the program not only enriched her academic experience but also helped her grow personally. “This program really pushed me to leave my comfort zone and learn how to adapt in a completely new environment,” she said.