The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) once again welcomed high school students for a campus visit. On Thursday, 7 November 2024, more than 300 students from SMA Darul Ulum Peterongan Jombang and SMA Qur’an El Tahfidh Bogor visited the Faculty of Agriculture at UGM. The students displayed great enthusiasm and curiosity in learning more about UGM and its Faculty of Agriculture.
The student delegation was warmly welcomed by Agus Sudarwinto, S.E., M.M., Head of the Administrative Office of the Faperta UGM, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. Several lecturers, including Dr. Adyatma Irawan Santosa, S.P., M.Sc., Dr. Najmu Tsaqib Akhda, S.P., M.A., and Susanti Mugi Lestari, S.P., M.Si., Ph.D., presented an overview of the Faculty of Agriculture and UGM to the students.
Dr. Najmu Tsaqib Akhda, a lecturer in the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, shared his excitement about the students’ high level of engagement. Many students eagerly asked questions, with some even missing the opportunity due to time constraints.
“Today, we saw an incredible enthusiasm from the students. After the presentation, many of them asked questions. However, due to time limitations, we had to restrict the number of questioners,” said Dr. Najmu.
In addition to introducing the university and faculty, the team also provided guidance on choosing the right study program. The goal of this visit was to give students a clearer understanding of the various academic programs offered at UGM, helping them make informed decisions about their future education.
Hosting high school visits like this reflects Faculty of Agriculture’s strong commitment to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. This initiative reinforces UGM’s dedication to providing educational outreach and fostering partnerships to inspire the next generation of students in their pursuit of higher education.
Author: Hanita Athasari Zain, Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor : Desi Utami