The synergy of UGM and KAGAMA is evident by hosting, the debriefing for prospective graduates of bachelor and diploma programs Period August 2021 through the Directorate of Partnerships, Alumni and Global Initiatives. The event was conducted on Thursday (12/8) via Zoom Meeting Room and broadcasted via YouTube .
Prof. Dr. Paripurna, S.H., M.Hum, LL.M., Vice Rector for Cooperation and Alumni remarked that UGM’s identity will always be in every graduate’s heart as the alumni were born to serve the nation, state, and humanity. UGM raises graduates who will later preserve Pancasila and always take the people and the marginalized side. Also attending the event was Dr. AAGN Aridwipayana, S.IP., M.Sc., Secretary-General of PP KAGAMA, who congratulated more than 2,835 prospective graduates.
“Graduating in the pandemic period is a challenge. It requires us to be creative and innovative to determine our future,” he said.
Known as Ari, he said that agility, flexibility, and adaptation are highly required to deal with this disrupting era. Being adaptive in every situation surely will assist us much to survive in the changing world of work in the future.
Hosting the event was Dyah Savitri Pritadjarati, S.E., M.Sc., M.Phil., who is a Ph.D. student at Australian National University. Then, the speakers were Wyncent Halim, S.H., Associate in AHP Law (Assegaf Hamzah & Partners), Dr. Ing. Hutomo Suryo Wasisto, ST, M.Eng., Research Group Leader Laboratory for Emerging Nanometrology (LENA), and Institute of Semiconductor Technology (IHT) at Technische Universitat Braunschweig, and Muhammad Rifky Wicaksono, SH, MJur (Dist.), LL.M ., lecturer at the Faculty of Law UGM.
Dr. Ing. Hutomo Suryo Wasisto, S.T., M.Eng., commonly called Ito, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and one of the best graduates in the faculty. Ito shared his experiences from studying at UGM until now studying and working in Germany. He highlighted that no one will ever know their turning point if one does not try all opportunities. At first, he aspired to study at the Faculty of Medicine, but he was accepted into the Faculty of Engineering.
“When we land in a certain place, we have to be consistent, and we must do our best using what our capabilities,” he said.
Muhammad Rifky Wicaksono, S.H., MJur (Dist.), LL.M., an alumnus of the Faculty of Law UGM, has completed his studies at two of the world’s best universities; Harvard University and Oxford University. Known as Rifky, he said that never crossed his mind to be a lecturer at the faculty where he studied. Inspired by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa, Rifky once dreamed of becoming a diplomat. However, over time, he found his passion is all about sharing his knowledge.
“Once I knew my passion, I then thought about the purpose. My goal is to produce lawyers who will be qualified, competent, and have integrity,” he said.
Another alumnus of the Faculty of Law, Wyncent Halim, S.H. is one of the best alumni. He told the prospective graduates that we must keep questioning ourselves about everything to determine the next steps. He added that we should try everything and take any available opportunity. Wyncent will continue his studies at Cambridge University after he works in AHP Law. Conforming to Rifky, he said that integrity is a must if one wants to achieve success.
No success without pain, rocks, and failure. Ito puts failure as part of success. It hints at him to achieve a bigger goal. Rifky seconds his statement. As someone who has almost failed high school, he learns his weakness and attempts his best to learn.
“Failure is not our natural enemy, but the fear of failure that makes us afraid to take a step,” he said.
In line with them, Wyncent also thought that it is common for human to experience failure. He even considers failure as a blessing in disguise.
“Nothing is wrong with a failure. We just need to acknowledge it and see the blessing, a silver lining beyond it” said the alumnus who participated in many competitions.
The event also allowed the participants to discuss with the speakers. The participants enthusiastically responded with many questions, especially on how they could survive and contribute to the nation, even in the midst of a pandemic. Apart from integrity, having a mentor is significant. They believe the mentor is very important in boosting success.
The speakers shared many experiences and messages to prospective graduates. It was hoped it will assist them in securing jobs or determining the next steps after they graduate. Hopefully, the prospective graduates could gain a myriad of information and prepare themselves to serve the community.
[Alumni Relations/Article:Winona,Photo:Anas]