Students from SMA IT Ar-Raihan Bandar Lampung visited the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) in the Campus Visit event on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. This event aims to introduce the Faculty of Agriculture, the admission process at UGM, as well as future career opportunities from each department at Faperta UGM.
“Our goal is to facilitate students who aspire to study at UGM, including the Faculty of Agriculture. We are here to learn more about the UGM campus and the fast-track program offered. We hope that through this visit, we can provide new insights for the students in choosing their future education,” said Zayyad Namiri M.Pd.I, Education Director of SMA IT Ar-Raihan Bandar Lampung.
During the visit, the students were introduced to the six departments at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture, namely the Department of Fisheries, Agricultural Socioeconomics, Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science, Plant Pests and Diseases, and Agricultural Cultivation. They were also provided with an explanation of the research fields in each department, the prospects for graduates, scholarship opportunities, student exchange programs, as well as flagship programs such as the fast-track and International Undergraduate Class (IUC). Additionally, the students were given a tour of the campus facilities that support academic and research activities at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM.
The students were very enthusiastic about the presentations. They asked questions about research activities, UGM’s admission pathways, the roles of UGM students, and more. This visit is expected to motivate the students to pursue studies in the field of agriculture and contribute to advancing the agricultural sector in the future.
One of the lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammad Prima Putra, S.Pi., M.Sc., Ph.D., also shared motivational words with the students.
“Begin your preparation for higher education with good intentions and carry out the process diligently. Aim for top public universities, such as UGM. Setting high goals will encourage you to work harder. If you combine hard work with prayer, God willing, it will lead to great results,” said Prima.
This visit activity is also one of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture’s efforts to achieve SDGs goals, including SDG 3: Healthy and Prosperous Life, SDG 4: Quality Education, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Author: Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor: Desi Utami
Documentation: Media Faperta