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.