The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), presented national musician Ryan D’Masiv as an inspirational speaker at the Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru (PPSMB) Pionir Organik 2025. The event took place on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025, at the Fisheries Field as part of the welcoming series for “Amarta Muda,” the designation for new students of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. A total of 635 Amarta Muda were officially admitted to Faperta UGM to pursue studies across nine programs: Agronomy, Aquaculture, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Soil Science, Aquatic Resource Management, Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Plant Protection, and Fisheries Product Technology.
The event was symbolically opened with the rotation of the “Harmoni Cakra Abhipraya” gear by the Dean of Faperta UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., accompanied by the faculty leadership team, including the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, S.P., M.Si., Coordinator of the PPSMB Pionir Organik 2025 Cluster, Dr. Firdausi Nur Azizah, S.P., department and program chairs within Faperta UGM, as well as the General Coordinator of Pionir Organik 2025, Adiyatma Tunjung R.
On this occasion, Ryan shared his life struggles to motivate new students in facing university life. He delivered a heartfelt message through his famous song “Jangan Menyerah” (Never Give Up), which has become a symbol of strength and perseverance in overcoming life’s challenges.
“Never give up on achieving your dreams. Be grateful for what you have, embrace the process, and always keep your spirit alive,” Ryan encouraged.
He recounted his life journey filled with challenges since his school years. Although he failed to realize his dream of studying at UGM and came from a modest background, Ryan pursued music with great discipline. He even performed on the streets from Ciledug to Blok M to train his mentality and build confidence, before eventually leading D’Masiv to win a national band competition and sign with a major label.
“You should be grateful because you have the opportunity to study in college,” Ryan told the students. “Believe that you can be successful. The key is to love what you do, keep a positive mindset, and practice manifesting—say good things, because your words are prayers. Even if something feels impossible, keep saying you can do it. When challenges come, trust that you are capable of facing them. And don’t forget, write down your dreams, because once written, they become targets you can pursue.”
The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., in his remarks, emphasized the importance of perseverance and gratitude in pursuing higher education. He stated that Ryan’s story resonates with the spirit the Faculty of Agriculture seeks to instill in its students: resilience, honesty, and responsibility.
“Perseverance and gratitude are the foundations for building the future. We hope that Amarta Muda will take this story as inspiration to keep creating and learning wholeheartedly, including in advancing Indonesia’s agricultural and fisheries sectors,” said the Dean.
Ryan also highlighted the importance of doing everything wholeheartedly, including in agriculture. According to him, farming and planting are not merely jobs but should be carried out with love and sincerity.
“Whether planting fruit or any other crops, it must come from the heart. That is what makes the results different and meaningful,” Ryan explained.
In addition to sharing his inspirational story, the session also featured interactive song performances that drew great enthusiasm from the new students.
This activity reflects the commitment of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM to create an educational environment that excels not only academically but also supports the character and mental development of students. In a broader context, the event also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Authors: Agrit Kirana Bunda and Muhamad Fathan Mubina
Editor : Desi Utami