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Mangayubagya Graduates of Graduate Program for the Third Period of Academic Year 2023/2024

News Release Monday, 6 May 2024

SDG 4: Quality education | SDGs 4: Education for sustainability | SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth | SDGs 8: Decent work for all | SDGs 9: Affordable access | SDG 10: Reduced inequalities | SDGs 10: Education | SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities | SDGs 11: Adaptable | SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions | SDGs 16: Accountable institutions

The happy graduates and their parents were present at the Raden Soegondo Building Auditorium, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM / to take part in the Mangayubagya Graduate Program Graduate Program Third period Academic Year 2023/2024 on April 24, 2024. As usual before starting the event, do not forget the Master of Ceremony, which at that time was entrusted to Vivin and Diyah, conveyed some information for safety and smoothness during the event. The audience was then asked to stand while the Dean, Deputy Dean, Head of Department, and Head of Postgraduate Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada entered the ceremony room. After all attendees were in the room, the MC welcomed everyone. 

The event began with several speeches. The first speech, from the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, will be represented by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Nur Saktiningrum, M.Hum. The second speech will be delivered by the Deputy Graduate of the Middle East Cultural Studies Master Program, Br. Rafika Fidlaty Zulfa, M.A. The event continued with the presentation of Beksan Nirbaya Dance performed by FIB UGM students who are members of the Sastro Obah student activity unit. Beksan Nirbaya or Edan-edanan dance is one of dozens of dances in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The dance is named “Edan-edanan Nirbaya Dance”. “Nir” which means reject, “Baya” which means danger so that this dance is interpreted as a dance that rejects danger, especially during the wedding procession or other major events. With four dancers and pairs, this dance was created not only as a ritual to repel bad luck, but also as entertainment.

The next event was the submission of graduation documents consisting of English diplomas and transcripts. The graduation documents were submitted by each Head of Study Program to the graduates. The graduates came forward in an orderly manner to receive the graduation documents followed by a group photo. Before closing, the event was paused for a moment to pray for protection and safety for us and goodness for the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. The joint prayer was led by Br. Cahya Daru, M.A. Finally, the Dean, Deputy Deans, Heads of Departments, and Heads of Postgraduate Study Programs, Faculty of Sciences followed by graduates and parents / guardians were allowed to leave the ceremony room. The organizing committee would like to thank you for your presence in this mangayubagya event.

Stepping Towards Success: The Inspirational Story of Evelyn in Seizing Career Opportunities

News Release Thursday, 2 May 2024

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 5: Employment | SDGs 5: Feminism | SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth | SDGs 8: Decent work | SDGs 8: Decent work for all | SDGs 11: Adaptable | SDGs 11: Adaptation

As time passes, the world of work continues to evolve and demands bravery and resilience from individuals striving for success within it. This was experienced by Evelyn, a student majoring in English Literature, who aimed to pursue a career amidst an increasingly competitive landscape.

Her experience taught many lessons about navigating career opportunities wisely. “I applied towards the last day, on December 14, and the official closing was on the 16th,” she stated confidently. However, at that time, she was still unsure which companies to target. Carefully, she chose positions that aligned with her interests.

After submitting her applications, she waited with hope for interview calls from the companies she applied to. Unexpectedly, she received invitations for psychological tests and interviews at PT United Tractors Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk, on December 28.

“The selection process at UT was so fast,” she recalled, reminiscing about the moment. “The interview and psychological tests were conducted on the 28th, and I received a job offer on the 30th.” Without hesitation, she accepted the offer from UT without waiting any longer.

At UT, she was placed in the People Management division. Here, she was involved in research on the company’s human resource management system. Projects she undertook at the beginning of her internship, such as submitting papers for international conferences on knowledge management and creating learning modules for the UTSmart application, were her initial steps in making a mark in the working world.

Not only that, she also utilized her spare time by joining as a part-time social media specialist at UT, assisting in creating engaging content for the company’s social media.

“In fact, at UT itself, there is a department looking for people skilled in English literature,” she said. “The English Literacy department, which is part of People Management, is responsible for creating English learning modules for permanent employees at UT and providing English language training.”

This success story teaches us that career opportunities can come from various directions. With the courage to explore opportunities, the persistence to pursue dreams, and the adaptability to changes, one can reach the pinnacle of success in their career, as experienced by Evelyn.

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News Release Thursday, 2 May 2024

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 5: Gender Equality | SDGs 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDGs 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | SDGs 17: Partnerships for the Goals

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences received a visit from ASIA to JAPAN. During this visit, Masato Sampei, the CEO of ASIA to JAPAN, provided important information regarding opportunities to work in Japan. In his presentation, he explained several key points such as the company profile, partner companies, and general requirements to work in Japan. Additionally, on this occasion, he also introduced several alumni from major universities in Indonesia who have joined ASIA to JAPAN and will be heading to Japan.

The enthusiasm shown was not only from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences but also from the Faculty of Engineering, indicating that the interest in working in Japan is quite widespread. This is because Japan is known as one of the advanced countries with rapidly developing industries and advanced technology, making it interesting to many students who want to develop their careers in these fields.

Visits and socializations like this are expected to provide students with a better understanding of job opportunities abroad, as well as the preparations needed to achieve them, including understanding company profiles, cooperation, and required qualifications. Hopefully, this event will be the first step for many students to pursue their dreams in an international career.