Her entrepreneurial journey began with Porto Photo (@portophoto.id), a self-photo studio and photobooth service offering affordable, high-quality photos, which she co-founded with two fellow students from the same program. 

“Porto Studio has an offline studio in Pogung, and it seems to have opened doors for me to venture into the food and beverage business,” the student said during a conversation at FEB UGM on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

Driven by her ambition, Amanda, as she is commonly called, soon expanded into the culinary business by launching Cherries Bites (@cheeries.bites), which sells brownies, chiffon cakes, and creamy sago online.

She later opened Paspa (@paspa.yk), a pasta and Zuppa shop in Condongcatur. In the same area, she launched Mentaikudimsum (@mentaikudimsum), a restaurant specializing in mental dim sum.

Amanda was thrilled to receive a grant to manage EB Café, specifically Milkymoo, a business selling milk products, ice cream, and egg waffles. 

“This will soon operate at the EB Canteen, alongside Pisang Saji, which we launched in front of UNY’s Sports Hall at the end of January 2025,” she explained.

Reflecting on her success in managing six businesses at a young age, Amanda shared that her motivation for entrepreneurship stemmed from her childhood experiences watching her parents run a food and beverage business.

Since elementary school, Amanda had been trying her hand at selling various items, from stationery to slime and frozen food. 

“What started as experimenting gradually became a habit. I found it enjoyable and productive to spend my free time doing something that generates income,” Amanda said.

Amanda attributes her success to teamwork and choosing the right business partners. 

“Having the right team allows you to learn many things. If I hadn’t met my current partners, I might not have come this far,” she added.

She also expressed gratitude for her talent and ability to juggle both studies and business at a young age. 

Known for her determination and perseverance, Amanda always strives to do her best and keep learning.

Like other successful students, Amanda revealed that managing her time between lectures and business was key. 

She uses a detailed to-do list and prioritizes tasks accordingly. 

“I try to create a detailed to-do list and tackle everything based on priority,” she explained.

Amanda is thankful for the immense support she has received from her family, close friends, and the FEB UGM academic environment. 

Her friends at FEB UGM describe her as highly supportive and hardworking.

Amanda credits several courses for contributing to her business success, especially those related to marketing and operations. 

“At first, I thought entrepreneurship was just about making products and selling them, but after studying at FEB UGM, I realized there are many other aspects, like human resource management, finance, and marketing, that are essential for building brand awareness,” she shared.

Looking ahead, Amanda plans to continue growing her businesses. 

Despite challenges and uncertainties, she feels content with her current path. 

“Through entrepreneurship, I feel I can contribute and provide job opportunities for others,” she said.

For students aspiring to follow in her footsteps, Amanda advises not to hesitate and to keep trying. 

She recommends starting by gathering as much information as possible about the business they want to pursue. 

“Remember, perfection doesn’t have to be achieved on the first step. Keep learning and improving over time. Don’t worry about what others say. If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” Amanda concluded.

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If not executed carefully, it could impact the national economy by lowering public purchasing power, creating investment uncertainty, limiting job creation, and reducing labor productivity.

Dr. Akhmad Akbar Susamto, a lecturer at UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), warned the government about the macroeconomic effects of these budget cuts. 

He emphasized that cutting funds, especially in productive sectors like essential infrastructure, education, and health, could hinder long-term economic growth. 

“These sectors have a significant multiplier effect on the economy. If budget cuts are not done selectively, they can negatively affect public investment, job creation, and labor productivity,” Dr. Susamto said on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

In addition to economic growth, social stability and public welfare may also be impacted. 

Social programs related to protection, subsidies, or assistance for vulnerable groups should not be the main targets for budget cuts. 

“If cuts are too aggressive in these sectors, public purchasing power could decline, reducing domestic consumption and slowing economic recovery,” he explained.

Dr. Susamto noted that if the economic recovery slows, the sustainability of fiscal policy will heavily influence investor perceptions of investing in Indonesia. 

Therefore, budget cuts should be accompanied by clear strategies to maintain economic stability. 

“We must avoid creating uncertainty among businesses. Investors and the private sector need reassurance that the government remains committed to policies that support economic growth,” he stated.

Dr. Susamto agreed that the current budget cuts under the Prabowo-Gibran administration are necessary to maintain economic stability. 

Budget reductions for fiscal efficiency are understandable, especially in light of the unhealthy fiscal situation due to large deficits and increased funding needs for priority programs like MBG and to avoid excessive pressure on government debt.

However, he cautioned that the policy must be implemented carefully to avoid reducing the national economy’s long-term capacity. 

“What’s more important is ensuring that every rupiah of the available budget is used optimally to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth,” he concluded.

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She, along with other entrepreneurs in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), had just received halal certification for their products. 

“I’m happy that my business is now halal certified,” said Susanti, who runs a traditional snack business in Yogyakarta.

As one of the 100 MSME entrepreneurs receiving halal certification, Susanti expressed her gratitude, saying the program greatly helped MSMEs obtain halal certification. 

“Nowadays, halal certification is like a brand, so it’s very important for us.”

The same joy was visible on Ramiyanti’s face. 

The district office initially offered her and her community of MSME entrepreneurs in Sendangadi the opportunity to join the certification process. 

Afterward, they received direct assistance until they were certified. 

Now, Ramiyanti’s chip products are halal certified, giving her greater confidence in selling her products. 

“I hope this will make consumers trust MSME products more, leading to increased sales,” said Ramiyanti.

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) organized the halal certificate handover event in collaboration with UGM’s Halal Examination Institute (LPH UGM), LPH UIN Sunan Kalijaga, and the Indonesian Halal Product Process Assistance Agency (LPPPH) Edukasi Wakaf Indonesia.

Professor Abdul Rohman, representing LPPT UGM, stated that this program reflects UGM’s commitment to promoting and fostering a halal product ecosystem in society. 

LPH UGM aims to support entrepreneurs in providing local and international halal assurance to customers. 

“Ensuring your product is halal is the first step before competing with other products in the future,” Professor Rohman emphasized.

Haikal Hassan, Head of BPJPH, also shared this enthusiasm. 

He stressed the importance of supporting local products in obtaining halal certification. 

“We are ranked eighth in halal product production, still behind several countries, even though we have the highest consumption of halal products. This means we consume many imported products, which is a challenge for us to address,” the Head of BPJPH, also known as Babe Haikal, said.

He praised the certification handover as a positive step. 

He cited Australia and the United States, which have already implemented halal certification for their products. 

He observed that contemporary consumer preferences, including the demand for plant-based and ethically sourced animal products, align closely with halal values. 

He urged entrepreneurs to be trustworthy in their practices. 

“Since this is a responsibility, you are obliged to ensure that your products remain free from any haram elements so consumers can be guaranteed products that are compliant, safe, and secure,” he concluded.

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The fourteen students are Apriana Vika Vianbara (Management 2021), Virdza Anditha Arya Putri (Management 2023), Muhammad Faza Naufal (Management 2022), Ando Fanda Belvian (Accounting 2022), Fazmi Rizki Al Ghifari (Management 2024), Ibnu Zidan Alfarij (Accounting 2024), and Azzumaraa Akmalia (Management 2024).

The group also includes Jonathan Cahaya Kristianto (Accounting 2024), Paulina Berliana Ananto (Management 2022), Maria Erika Widierasti (Management 2022), M. Zhorif Asyraf (Management 2022), Muhammad Alfie Ramdhan (Management 2022), Shalom Emmanuel Levy Atie (Management 2022), and Desi Indah Lestari (Management 2022). 

These students received support from the FEB UGM Career and Student Development Unit (CSDU), including administrative services, mentoring, and funding.

During the program, participants had the opportunity to learn from and engage with experts, visit various startups and incubators, attend workshops and entrepreneurship training, explore local cultures, network with startup founders, and participate in pitching sessions.

One of the participants, M. Zhorif Asyraf, explained that he and his teammates were placed in a pitching group of five members from different universities. 

The team division aimed to create a collaborative atmosphere and enrich participants’ experiences with diverse backgrounds. 

“I feel lucky to have participated in the NUS Startup Ecosystem Program because I was able to take part in this activity and gain new insights and experiences,” he said at FEB UGM on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

According to Asyraf, the opportunity to gain international exposure broadened his horizons and deepened his understanding of the global business and startup ecosystem. 

“This experience has given me the chance to interact with students from various universities with different backgrounds,” he added.

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Dr. Destha Titi Raharjana, a researcher at the UGM Center for Tourism Studies (Puspar), stated that the Terban area has the potential to develop a culture-based tourism village. 

He believes that Cik Di Tiro Street, connected to the Kota Baru area, could serve as an interesting storyline for a tourism package. 

“By exploring the historical potential, we can create opportunities and add value to tourism,” he said in a statement sent to journalists on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Dr. Raharjana is optimistic about Terban’s development as a historical tourism area, especially after its designation as a Cultural Village, which could strengthen the area’s cultural identity. 

He mentioned that Terban still preserves various cultural traditions, such as Ruwahan, Rejeban, Saparan, and Merti Belik, all of which should be identified and packaged as cultural products for Terban event calendars.

Husni Eko Prabowo, Head of the Tourism Resource Development Department at Yogyakarta City Government, said his office is supporting the development of tourism resources in Terban. 

There is currently only one tourism village in Baciro in the Gondokusuman District. He is committed to facilitating public ideas for tourism development. 

“Our priority is adding more tourism villages and strengthening local commitment. After the village is established, what happens next? We know Terban already has a tourism awareness group (pokdarwis). Let’s work with pokdarwis to encourage the development of local champions to seriously promote Terban as a tourism village,” he explained.

Diandra, a UGM Community Service Unit YO-175 team member, is leading a program called ‘Terban Sadar Wisata: Independent Tourism Development for the Village.’ 

She explained that the team is working to support the development of tourism based on the creative economy. 

“Terban has various historical potentials that should be explored and introduced to the current generation,” she said.

To boost tourism development, Diandra mentioned that the KKN students successfully compiled a tourism profile book to serve as a reference for developing tourism potential. 

“We hope that what we’ve done can serve as a foundation for further tourism development in Terban, including strengthening the collaborative institutions already in place,” she added.

Diandra hopes that the programs executed by the KKN students will continue through community initiatives and be further developed by future KKN teams.

Terban Village Head, Sigit Kusuma Atmaja, highlighted several historical buildings in Terban. 

According to him, these buildings have interesting historical stories. 

One example is the Police Post Office located north of Gramedia, which was once the headquarters of the Indonesian Army. 

“This former Haji Salim’s house is now a Bumbu Desa restaurant,” he explained.

He mentioned that he had received a visit from the Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL), who was interested in the Navy’s history. 

According to some sources, the Navy’s headquarters was once located in Terban. 

The Galuh Hotel, located east of SMA 9, was a Navy hospital.

In 2024, Bappenas also conducted similar research, sending a team to study the origins of the National Economic Council. 

“The Panti Rekso Putro building was once considered the birthplace of Bappenas. Dr. Yap’s eye hospital was one of the most advanced eye hospitals and a reference for eye treatment from various regions, including overseas,” Atmaja said.

He added that the people of Terban have mapped out various strategic plans for developing tourism in the area, including educational-based tourism that showcases Terban’s rich historical heritage and digital promotion of culinary tourism. 

“We have a lot of potential. Not only for developing tourist attractions, but Terban also has many young people who have had the opportunity to intern in hospitality, which helps improve skills within the community,” he concluded.

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He observed that many of his friends loved dim sum but struggled to find a restaurant that offered both satisfying flavors and affordable prices. This insight inspired him to start his own restaurant to fill that gap in the market.

Buyung, an alumnus of the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in Management, UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), class of 2019, acknowledged that his success in building this business went through a long process. He started the venture while still a student. 

“It was exactly in 2020 when I began this business with my classmate, Ian Wirawan Jamesie,” he said on Thursday (Jan. 30).

According to Buyung, his long-standing dream was to venture into the restaurant business. With dedication, the business has grown, and it now has four branches in three major cities: Yogyakarta, Semarang, and Solo.

Buyung explained that developing Taigersprung emerged from a dim sum food market gap. 

“That’s where the idea came from to open a dim sum restaurant that tasted good and was affordable for students,” he explained.

Buyung admitted that he had a strong entrepreneurial spirit because he came from a family of entrepreneurs, making him quite familiar with how to run a business. 

However, he also acknowledged that building Taigersprung was not always smooth. In fact, he had to face challenges in the early stages of its establishment. The early days of Taigersprung’s business coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Founded in April 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our sales faced challenges due to activity restrictions and public concerns about purchasing food from outside,” Buyung shared.

He devised a strategy to maintain the business’s sustainability in an emergency situation. As the CEO of Taigersprung, he and Ian decided to cut operational costs. 

Another decision was not to reduce employee salaries; instead, they chose not to take their own salaries for the first four months. 

In addition, they shared many tasks. Some of the tasks, such as purchasing raw materials at the market and acting as the cashier, they did themselves. 

“The lowest point was during COVID because many people were reluctant to eat out or order food through delivery services. At that time, we knew sales wouldn’t go up, so we eventually decided to cut operational costs,” Buyung recalled.

Managing both studies and business simultaneously was certainly not easy. However, Buyung was grateful he did not struggle to balance his time between studying and running the business. 

He was also thankful that learning was conducted online during the pandemic. This allowed him the flexibility to attend online classes while managing the restaurant. 

“The challenge of balancing academic activities and running the restaurant lasted 2-3 months during the initial stages. The toughest challenge was when we had to cut operational costs,” Buyung explained.

The CEO repeatedly expressed gratitude for the opportunity to study at FEB UGM. He mentioned that he was able to apply the knowledge he gained in college to support his business journey. 

Many courses were highly relevant to developing his business, including consumer behavior. 

The knowledge from this course greatly helped him create an Ideal Customer Avatar (ICA), a profile detailing the ideal characteristics of a business’s consumer, such as demographics, psychographics, behavior, needs, and challenges.

By understanding the Ideal Customer Avatar (ICA), Buyung was able to develop the menu and business strategy for Taigersprung more efficiently without needing to conduct time-intensive and cost-intensive research. 

For this reason, he also advised those wanting to start a business to be brave enough to take the first step.

According to Buyung, it is crucial to cultivate optimism when starting a business—optimism that is not overly excessive. 

“In the future, I hope this business will have a broader positive impact on society, especially the customers and employees. I want to give back to society and create job opportunities. Currently, there are 75 employees at Taigersprung, and they motivate us to grow even bigger,” he concluded.

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In addition, this student and alumni community also conducted technical training on seedlings in the coastal sandy farmland area of Karanganyar Hamlet, Sanden District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Chairina Indita, the AGISS project manager, also stated that the inauguration of the seedling house is an initial step to promote the independence of agricultural seedlings in coastal sandy lands. 

“This seedling house can bring positive and sustainable changes for farmers in coastal sandy land areas, supporting seedling independence, enhancing productivity, and improving the welfare of farmers in the Sanden area,” Indita said in a statement sent to reporters on Wednesday (Jan. 29).

Indita explained that the Pertamina Foundation supported the inauguration of AGISS through the 2024 PFmuda Program as part of its efforts to support the development of integrated agriculture. 

The seedling house’s construction took about one month. Its aim was to create a facility for intensifying seedlings for superior commodities. 

“We hope this one-month process will create a more efficient seedling process,” she said.

Moreover, Agroritma is committed to continuing to collaborate with various parties to deliver other innovative solutions in the future.

Representatives from Agroritma, the Pasir Makmur Farmers Group, and the Subur Makmur Women’s Farmer Group symbolically inaugurated this agricultural commodity seedling house by signing an AGISS integrity pact.

Dwi, the coordinator of the Agricultural Extension Center in Sanden District, said that seedling houses have always been challenged by the heat from ultraviolet rays. 

“This challenge has been addressed through AGISS, which has been equipped with a mist irrigation system to counteract the hot air that damages the seedlings. Hopefully, this will be beneficial and improve agricultural productivity in sandy land areas,” he said.

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One of the activities carried out was organizing a seminar on Optimizing the Potential of the Creative Economy to Support the Tourism Sector in Taman District, Madiun City. 

The seminar took place on Wednesday (Jan. 22) in Taman District, Madiun City. Dr. Destha Titi Raharjana from UGM’s Center for Tourism Studies (Puspar UGM) was the speaker.

The Taman District Government and the Madiun City Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency (Bappelitbangda) supported the seminar. 

Representatives from the Madiun City Bappelitbangda, the Madiun City Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports Office, the Madiun City Trade Office, the Madiun City Manpower Office, the Madiun City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office, village heads, and representatives of creative economy entrepreneurs from all villages in Taman District attended the seminar.

Dr. Raharjana, a senior researcher at Puspar UGM, emphasized the urgency of developing the creative economy sector by identifying its landscape and opportunities and formulating strategic recommendations for strengthening the creative economy ecosystem in Taman District, Madiun City. 

According to him, past experiences could serve as a foundation for Taman District in developing its tourism area.

Tourism experiences that become a region’s identity can be achieved through collaboration among the region’s driving elements. Tourism players can collectively create unique experiences as the selling points of tourism in Taman District. 

“Create an ambiance, an atmosphere that gives Madiun City a unique sense, something different from others, because tourism is different,” she explained.

For Dr. Raharjana, creative destinations will be able to compete. This is because tourism development demands both knowledge and creativity.

Moreover, he envisions future tourism development leaning towards a creativity-based tourism model. This aligns with the economy’s shift towards the creative economy era. 

“The Madiun City Government has also issued Regional Regulation No. 11/2024 on the development of the Creative Economy. The key to the creative economy lies in ideas and creativity. Exploring, presentation, and packaging are sought in creative economy development. Packaging can be done thematically based on clusters through a regional approach,” he elaborated.

The seminar organized by the KKN-PPM students received a warm response from the community. They were enthusiastic about participating in the activity, especially the creative economy entrepreneurs from nine villages in Taman District. 

They even openly shared stories about their achievements in developing the creative economy and their hopes for the future regarding product marketing.

Dr. Raharjana hopes that this seminar can serve as a good starting point for the growth of the creative economy and support the acceleration of the tourism sector. 

The spirit of creativity and market expansion by creative economy entrepreneurs is expected to receive attention and follow-up assistance from related regional organizations.

“The development of the creative economy as part of the tourism sector’s growth in a region requires a platform, namely the tourism awareness group (pokdarwis). The formation of pokdarwis cannot be separated from identifying local champions as the driving figures,” Dr. Raharjana said.

The seminar’s sharing session concluded that the enthusiasm of the creative economy entrepreneurs from each village in Taman District was viewed positively. 

The optimization of pokdarwis’ function as a tourism institution, driven by the initiative of the community and tourism activists, is expected to serve as a platform for accelerating the creative economy.

Yusuf Asmadi, the Head of Taman District, was pleased with the positive response from Bappelitbangda representatives and tourism players. He welcomed and appreciated the seminar organized by UGM KKN-PPM students.

“Thank you to everyone involved in organizing the seminar as part of the UGM KKN-PPM work program. We hope that the four villages in Taman District that serve as the KKN-PPM’s focus—Manisrejo, Pandean, Banjarejo, and Mojorejo—will become triggers for connected tourism in Taman District. We will soon realize this, and all villages in Taman District will be connected into a single tourism package,” he said.

Febri, the person in charge of the Parekraf Seminar work program, stated that developing the creative economy is an important component of tourism development. 

The urgency of developing the creative economy lies in empowering entrepreneurs. It becomes a practical pillar in tourism development by providing “something to buy.” 

“It’s not just about buying a product, but also how tourists or visitors can buy an experience. This aligns with Taman District’s broader goal of developing its tourism sector,” he said.

He added that besides the major tourism theme, UGM KKN-PPM students in Madiun City also carry out various community assistance activities, including education, MSMEs, and other fields.

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Saviola graduated from the Master’s Program in Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM), at the age of 22 years, 6 months, and 18 days. 

In comparison, the average age of the 691 Master’s graduates in this period was 29 years, 6 months, and 15 days.

In addition to being the youngest graduate, Saviola was also one of two individuals recognized as the fastest Master’s graduate in this period. While the average study duration for a Master’s program is 2 years and 2 months, Saviola completed his studies in just 1 year and 2 months.

Saviola explained that he completed his undergraduate studies at FMIPA UGM in May 2023. 

After earning his bachelor’s degree, he sought an opportunity to apply for the Master’s Education Scholarship towards a Doctorate for Outstanding Graduates (PMDSU) Batch 7 from the then Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. 

This prestigious scholarship enables outstanding graduates to complete their Master’s and Doctoral degrees within four years.

Born in Purwokerto on Mar. 27, 2002, Saviola expressed joy and gratitude for completing two study programs while remaining active in social activities and research. 

“I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to receive this scholarship,” said Saviola.

The fast-track requirement to complete the Master’s and Doctoral degrees within four years motivated him to finish his studies as quickly as possible. Simultaneously, Saviola completed his thesis while also enrolled in the doctoral program at the same faculty.

Saviola’s passion and talent in chemistry enabled him to produce innovative research, particularly focused on the development of nanocatalysts for biofuel production. 

His thesis research was motivated by the continued high use of fossil fuels for aviation fuel.

“I tried to develop bio-aviation fuel from biomass sources, specifically used cooking oil, which is not only abundant in nature but also represents a waste-to-wealth innovation aimed at preserving the environment,” Saviola explained.

Saviola’s research on the hydrotreatment process successfully converted used cooking oil into bio-aviation fuel with a chemical composition very similar to fossil-based aviation fuel. 

Over the past three years, Saviola’s work on nanocatalyst development has resulted in several research publications, many of which have been published in international journals. To date, he has 26 Scopus-indexed journal publications. 

“I believe this is an incredible achievement for me. Hopefully, in the future, I can be even more productive and produce more work,” said the youngest of two siblings.

Saviola hopes his research can become an alternative to support the transition to greener energy processes, considering the government’s and global consensus’s ongoing efforts to address climate change. 

“While the research still requires further evaluation and development, I hope this innovation can eventually be applied on an industrial scale,” he added.

When asked about his experience studying at UGM, Saviola said that he was confident in his choice from the beginning.

“Without a doubt, since my undergraduate years, I chose FMIPA UGM’s Department of Chemistry as my first love through the academic excellence-based entrance selection (SNMPTN) pathway,” he revealed.

The study program he chose is accredited internationally and has experts in the field, ensuring a high-quality education. 

“The quality of knowledge imparted to students is excellent, and as a result, I decided to stay at UGM for my doctoral studies,” he emphasized.

According to him, FMIPA UGM offers various facilities and a conducive environment to support student learning. 

For those looking to graduate quickly with outstanding achievements, Saviola advises both undergraduate and postgraduate students to manage their time as best as possible. 

“We need to be diligent, persistent, and meticulous in conducting research, as these are key factors in graduating with the best achievements,” he concluded.

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The Mechanical Engineering alumnus of UGM recounted his career journey, rising from an entry-level employee to becoming the marketing director of a major automobile trading company.

Suwandy emphasized that graduates should choose workplaces with values that promote growth in a positive environment. As a 1995 graduate of Mechanical Engineering, he credited his career success to the company’s values. 

“Two principles I always hold onto are the willingness to improve and respect for people. These philosophies have helped me identify opportunities and continuously grow,” he said.

He explained that career success depends not solely on technical skills but also on the values and mindset applied at work. 

He stressed the importance of maintaining good relationships with customers and the surrounding environment, as trust is the cornerstone of the professional world.

For Suwandy, providing excellent service is about offering products and creating sustainable value. He encouraged graduates from all UGM programs to believe in their abilities and aim high. 

“We need to be confident and continuously strive for self-improvement because competition will always be there,” he advised.

Dr. Wirastuti Widyatmanti, Head of UGM’s Strategic Management Bureau, echoed these sentiments. She urged graduates to be confident and strive to make a tangible contribution in various sectors. 

She also highlighted the importance of the Kagama alumni network as a vital asset for maximizing career opportunities. 

“We encourage prospective alumni to remain confident, keep learning, and prove that UGM graduates can achieve brilliant careers,” she said.

Destina Kawanti, Deputy Secretary General of Kagama, delivered a similar message, reminding graduates that their academic achievements come with great responsibility. 

She emphasized that Kagama is not just an alumni community but a family ready to support and collaborate. 

“We are all the face of UGM in society, so carry the good name of this alma mater to both national and international levels,” she urged.

Through this briefing session, UGM encouraged its prospective graduates to recognize the significant potential they possess as UGM alumni. 

Graduates were inspired to pursue personal success and make a positive impact on society. UGM hopes this moment will equip them to face a future full of opportunities.

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