Udayana University’s International Relations Study Program Equips SMAN 2 Sukawati Students to Become Digitally Ethical Global Citizens

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03/06/2026 Udayana University

The International Relations (IR) Study Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Udayana University, has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the "Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi" (Triple Excellence of Higher Education) through a Community Service (PKM) initiative. On Wednesday (June 3), a delegation of lecturers and students from the IR Study Program visited SMAN 2 Sukawati to conduct an educational program titled "Navigating Bali's Youth to Become Global Citizens."

Held at the SMAN 2 Sukawati Hall, the event began at 09:00 WITA. It aimed to equip Bali’s younger generation with international insights, multicultural tolerance, and digital communication ethics. Given Bali’s position—particularly the Gianyar region—as an international tourism destination, it is crucial for students to be aware of their place in the world and be capable of responding to transnational issues without losing their local cultural identity.

The event opened warmly with a welcome speech from the Principal of SMAN 2 Sukawati, Mr. I Ketut Kaptika, S.Pd., who appreciated the IR Study Program's initiative in broadening his students' horizons. The activity was then officially opened by the Coordinator of the IR Study Program, Ni Wayan Rainy Priadarsini, S.S., M.Hub.Int. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of mental readiness and global insight for Balinese youth so they do not merely become spectators in their own home, but rather actors ready to compete on a global stage.

The core of the event featured two engaging interactive talk shows. The first session was led by AA Bagus Surya, S.IP., M.Si., who presented on "We are Global Citizens." He invited students to reflect on the true meaning of being a Global Citizen and how the outside world perceives Bali and Indonesia. This session successfully broadened the students' perspectives, showing that being a citizen of the world does not mean forgetting one's cultural roots, but rather bringing local values to the international stage.

The discussion grew even more engaging during the second session, led by Adi Putra Suwecawangsa, S.IP., M.A. Under the theme "Multiculturalism and Digital Ethics," he highlighted the daily phenomena faced by today's teenagers. Adi Putra thoroughly explored the importance of maintaining multicultural tolerance and possessing robust digital literacy and ethics when interacting with foreign nationals, both in person and through smartphone screens in the virtual world.

To measure the effectiveness of the material, the committee—composed of Udayana IR students—conducted pre-tests and post-tests. The results were highly encouraging. The cognitive evaluation showed a significant increase in the students' average scores, rising from 96.09 during the pre-test to 98.13 after the sessions, with the percentage of students achieving perfect scores jumping to over 90%.

Overall, the event atmosphere was highly interactive and enjoyable. The students of SMAN 2 Sukawati appeared enthusiastic and comfortable engaging with the presentations. Laughter and two-way discussions brought the hall to life. Through this collaborative activity bridging the gap between campus and school, it is hoped that students in Bali will become increasingly confident in appearing as smart, tolerant, and ethical young cultural diplomats.