Adaptasi Gaya Hidup Mahasiswa Perantau Aceh Di Kota Medan: Studi Kasus Ikatan Pemuda Tanah Rencong (IPTR) USU

Abstract

The research titled Adaptation of Lifestyle Among Acehnese Migrant Students in Medan: A Case Study of Ikatan Pemuda Tanah Rencong (IPTR) USU aims to explore the lifestyle adaptation of Acehnese migrant students in Medan, focusing on three aspects of lifestyle: clothing patterns, consumption patterns, and entertainment destination patterns. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design centered on the Ikatan Pemuda Tanah Rencong (IPTR) organization at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). Data were collected through in-depth interviews with five key informants. The acculturation theory is utilized to analyze the research findings. The results indicate that Acehnese migrant students adopt diverse adaptation strategies, namely synthesis, adoption, and rejection, in adjusting their lifestyles in Medan. Synthesis is reflected in efforts to maintain Acehnese cultural identity while adopting local lifestyles, adoption is evident in the full embrace of local values, and rejection is seen in the strict preservation of Acehnese cultural identity. This study concludes that the lifestyle adaptation of Acehnese migrant students is influenced by social interactions and a commitment to preserving their cultural heritage, providing insights for the development of migrant student communities.