AZZAHRAWI, MUHAMMAD AKBAR (2025) ADAPTASI BUDAYA MAHASISWA INDONESIA DI KAMPUS MALAYSIA (Studi Kualitatif deskriptif Mahasiswa Indonesia di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia). S1 thesis, Universitas Mercu Buana Jakarta.
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Abstract
This study aims to understand the cultural adaptation process of Indonesian students studying at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The focus of the research is to identify the challenges students face in adapting to the academic and social environment, as well as the strategies they use to overcome these obstacles. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through indepth interviews with five Indonesian students at UTM. The informants were selected based on specific criteria, such as being active students, having completed their adaptation phase, and coming from various regions in Indonesia. The findings indicate that Indonesian students at UTM experience four stages of cultural adaptation: Honeymoon, Culture Shock, Adjustment, and Mastery. The key factors contributing to successful adaptation include social interactions with local and international students, involvement in student organizations such as the Indonesian Student Association (PPI) UTM, and academic preparedness in facing a different educational system. Common challenges faced include language barriers, different learning methods, and distinct social norms from their home culture. The conclusion of this study is that Indonesian students who can build strong social interactions and possess higher academic readiness tend to adapt more easily to a new environment. This research is expected to provide insights for Indonesian students planning to study in Malaysia and serve as a reference for educational institutions in designing support programs for international students. Keywords : Cultural Adaptation, Students Collage, Intercultural Communication Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami proses adaptasi budaya mahasiswa Indonesia yang berkuliah di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Fokus penelitian adalah mengidentifikasi tantangan yang dihadapi mahasiswa dalam beradaptasi dengan lingkungan akademik dan sosial, serta strategi yang mereka gunakan untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam terhadap lima mahasiswa Indonesia di UTM. Informan dipilih berdasarkan kriteria tertentu, seperti status sebagai mahasiswa aktif, telah melewati masa adaptasi, dan berasal dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa Indonesia di UTM mengalami empat tahapan adaptasi budaya, yaitu Honeymoon, Culture Shock, Adjustment, dan Mastery. Faktor utama yang mendukung keberhasilan adaptasi adalah interaksi sosial dengan mahasiswa lokal dan internasional, keterlibatan dalam organisasi mahasiswa seperti Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia (PPI) UTM, serta kesiapan akademik dalam menghadapi sistem pendidikan yang berbeda. Kendala yang umum dihadapi meliputi perbedaan bahasa, metode pembelajaran, serta norma sosial yang berbeda dari budaya asal mereka. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa mahasiswa Indonesia yang mampu membangun interaksi sosial yang baik dan memiliki kesiapan akademik lebih tinggi cenderung lebih mudah beradaptasi dengan lingkungan baru. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan bagi mahasiswa Indonesia yang ingin berkuliah di Malaysia serta menjadi referensi bagi institusi pendidikan dalam merancang program pendukung bagi mahasiswa internasional. Kata Kunci : Adaptasi Budaya, Mahasiswa, Komunikasi Antarbudaya
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