UNAIR NEWS – Ni Made Adnya Suasti, one of Medicine alumni of Universitas Airlangga, keeps making achievements. Before studying Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine UNAIR, she graduated from SMAN 4 Denpasar. Despite being a first-year high schooler, Adnya managed to win an international competition. During her studies at UNAIR, she was chosen as the most outstanding student and represented the alma mater in the national-scale competition 2019. Adnya is pursuing her studies in the UK. She received the Beasiswa Pendidikan Indonesia (Indonesian Education Scholarship – BPI) and attended the Modelling for Global Health MSc program at the University of Oxford.
The struggle
Adnya’s process until she was accepted at the University of Oxford in 2022 was not easy. “I was pursuing my residency when the registration opened. Therefore, I had to manage my time well to prepare for the requirements,” she said.
Adnya shared her preparation steps. First, choosing the study program. “Do some research on the study programs, then choose the one that matches your interest and goals,” she said. She also learned about the curriculum, learning modules, and research focus she will conduct.
Second, preparing the required documents. For the Modelling for Global Health MSc program University of Oxford, she prepared an academic transcript, curriculum vitae, motivation letter, and English Language Proficiency Certificate.
Third, applying online on the official website of University of Oxford. “Make sure that all the information required by the university has been filled out accurately,” she said.
Fourth, when Adnya applied as a new student at the University of Oxford, it coincided with applying for the Beasiswa Pendidikan Indonesia. “While applying to the university, I also completed the necessary documents to apply for the Indonesian Education Scholarship (BPI),” she said.
Fifth, doing an interview session with the University of Oxford. After passing the interview test, the university will send the acceptance letter. “We must follow each process and adhere to the provided instructions. Be sure to check the website of the college you wish to apply to,” she said.
Biggest dream
Adnya hoped that the knowledge she learns will create a better quality of global health. She believed that data and technology can enhance our understanding of health issues more effectively.
“By harnessing data and technology with a mathematical approach in the health field, we can better understand disease patterns, effective interventions, and the impact of health policies. This is expected to positively address global health issues such as infectious diseases, pandemics, epidemics, or health disparities.”
Author: Icha Nur Imami Puspita
Editor: Binti Q. Masruroh
