Students’ Perspective on Freedom of Learning – Independent Campus in Learning English

Abstract

This study was aimed to determine students’ perspective on freedom of learning – independent campus in learning english. The population of this study was students’ perspective focused on student exchange program in Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara.The research instrument uses a semi-structured interview method from students exchange who have experience on freedom of learning – independent campus program. The research design used in this study was qualitative. The technique of analyzing data researcher used four steps, there are 1) Data Collection, 2) Data Reduction, 3) Data Display, and then 4) Data Conclusions : drawing / verifying. The finding from the data analysis, students’ perspective such as : Mostly from the perspective of exchange students are happy and satisfied with the program, exchanges can add insight and knowledge about the different cultures that exist in Indonesia, add friends from different regions and can enhance learning english from student exchange program.