Peningkatan Literasi Keuangan dan Kesehatan Fisik Mahasiswa Indonesia di Thailand

Abstract

Abstract

Indonesian students studying in Thailand are faced with two crucial issues: financial management and physical health due to unergonomic study postures. This article combines two community service approaches conducted at Khon Kaen University, Thailand, with a focus on improving financial literacy and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention education. Through collaboration with PERMITHA Khon Kaen, interventions were conducted in the form of counseling, financial management workshops, and muscle stretching technique training. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of financial literacy as well as ergonomic and stretching practices. This combination of financial and physical approaches is expected to strengthen students' independence and improve their quality of life while studying abroad

Abstrak

Mahasiswa Indonesia yang menempuh studi di Thailand dihadapkan pada dua isu krusial: manajemen keuangan dan kesehatan fisik akibat postur belajar yang tidak ergonomis. Artikel ini menggabungkan dua pendekatan pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan di Khon Kaen University, Thailand, dengan fokus pada peningkatan literasi keuangan dan edukasi pencegahan gangguan muskuloskeletal (MSD). Melalui kolaborasi dengan PERMITHA Khon Kaen, dilakukan intervensi berupa penyuluhan, workshop manajemen keuangan, serta pelatihan teknik peregangan otot. Hasil pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman peserta terhadap literasi keuangan serta praktik ergonomi dan peregangan. Kombinasi pendekatan finansial dan fisik ini diharapkan dapat memperkuat kemandirian mahasiswa serta meningkatkan kualitas hidup selama studi di luar negeri.