HumasUPNVJ - Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) National Development University "Veteran" Jakarta (UPNVJ) proudly launched the Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) activities at the Business and Tourism BBPPMPV complex in Depok City, West Java on 10–11 August 2023.
This year's big theme is "Sedika Rasu Bua," an acronym representing the Synergy of Self-Exploration and Creativity through Diversity, Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Religion in the Era 4.0.
The PKKMB FISIP UPNVJ 2023 program aims to welcome new students and give them an in-depth understanding of the campus environment, learning ethos, and prepare them to face challenges while carrying out learning and activities.
In the spirit of inclusivity, the theme "Sedika Rasu Bua" invites participants to understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures, values and beliefs, and embrace differences as wealth in building a better future.
In PKKMB FISIP UPNVJ 2023, new students are involved in a series of meaningful activities, including:
1. Self-Exploration and Creativity Seminar: New students are given the opportunity to explore their potential, recognize their interests, and develop their creativity through various interactive and inspiring activities.
2. Cultural and Arts Exhibition: Participants witness traditional dance arts with the aim of highlighting the cultural heritage of various backgrounds, strengthening intercultural relations among the campus community.
3. Socialization of Activities During College: New students are also given socialization by Vice Deans I, II, and III regarding lectures, both in the academic and non-academic fields. This activity also provides socialization regarding student rights that can be submitted to the faculty, such as incentives for competition activities and requests for UKT fee waivers.
Dr. S. Bekti Istiyanto, M.Sc, Dean of FISIP UPNVJ, shared his views on this year's new student introduction event.
"PKKMB will be very useful for new students, because FISIP UPN "Veteran" Jakarta is very committed to always being more advanced, superior, and global. We hope that our new students will become individuals who are not only of academic quality, but also have strong global insights, " said Becky.
In addition, this activity also aims to accelerate the adaptability of new student friends, in the learning system, developing academic and non-academic potential, as well as the conception and practice of Free Learning, Independent Campus in Higher Education.
This year, FISIP UPN "Veteran" Jakarta accepted a total of 786 new students, both undergraduate and postgraduate programs with the following details:
S1 Program
Communication Science Students: 319
International Relations Students: 234
Political Science Students: 197
Information Science Students: 79
From these details, the Dean of FISIP UPNVJ added that, "This year's student admission selection is an extraordinary achievement, based on the data we have summarized, "Veteran" FISIP UPN, especially the communication science study program ranks in the top 6 nationally with the most enthusiasts totaling 3,728 applicants. ."
"Therefore, friends as selected students, must be proud of the achievements and efforts that have been shown by friends in this year's admission selection," said Bekti.
The PKKMB FISIP UPNVJ 2023 event "Sedika Rasu Bua" gives new students a solid foundation in facing challenges in a changing world. More information about this event can be seen on the activity's social media, @pkkmbfisipupnvj.