Kak Seto Homeschooling Visit: Becoming a Little Geographer for a Full Day at the Department of Geography

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY – A different atmosphere filled the Department of Geography as students from Kak Seto Homeschooling made a special visit. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, rooms that were usually filled with academic discussions among university students became lively with the curious chatter of young aspiring explorers. This visit was not just an ordinary tour, but an interactive adventure to explore the vast and exciting world of geography.

From the classic to the cutting-edge, the students were invited to see firsthand how geography is applied in the real world. They were amazed as they observed and tried using a theodolite, the legendary instrument used to measure angles and distances on the Earth’s surface.

“I used to think making maps was just about drawing pictures, but it turns out you need very precise instruments like this to obtain accurate data,” said one of the students enthusiastically.

The journey then continued into the world of maps and aerial photographs. Here, the students learned that a map is a language. They learned to “read” landscapes, settlement patterns, and traces of infrastructure from a single sheet filled with lines and symbols. This skill is a fundamental foundation for understanding spatial relationships on the Earth’s surface.

The peak of their excitement could be seen during the drone demonstration. Through the monitor screen, they watched how this technology captures images of the Earth’s surface from above with incredible detail. A drone—known to them mainly as a device for taking videos—turned out to be a powerful eye in the sky for monitoring environmental changes, mapping disaster-affected areas, and planning urban development.

“It’s so cool to see the Earth from above like that. We can observe patterns that aren’t visible from the ground,” responded another student.

Equally exciting, the students were also invited to directly “touch the Earth’s history” through a geology session. They examined various types of rocks and minerals—tangible evidence of the dynamic processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years. This session opened their eyes to the fact that geography is not only about what lies on the surface, but also about what exists beneath it.

The Head of the Department of Geography, in his remarks, stated, “We warmly welcome the visit from Kak Seto Homeschooling. This is proof that geography is a living, relevant, and enjoyable science for learners of all ages. We hope that this visit can plant the seeds of appreciation for earth and environmental sciences in all of you.”

This visit serves as evidence that geography is a dynamic discipline. It connects the past with the future, traditional technologies with digital ones, and most importantly, teaches us to better understand and appreciate the planet we live on.