Students at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) are currently facing Final Semester Exams (UAS), including those from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH UGM), who are taking exams over 12 days from Dec. 2–13, 2024.
FKH UGM provides free breakfast daily to help students succeed during exams.
Every morning at 07:15, FKH UGM serves 1,042 breakfast portions throughout the UAS period.
The Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs of FKH UGM, Dr. Agung Budiyanto, stated that breakfast is provided for all students focusing on their exams.
The breakfast is designed to meet a balanced nutritional intake: rice for carbohydrates, protein-rich dishes, vegetables for fiber and vitamins, and fruits.
“This free breakfast is provided to ensure that students have enough energy and can concentrate on their exams without the difficulty of finding breakfast outside the campus,” he explained at FKH UGM on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
With the exams taking place in December, Dr. Budiyanto noted that the cold weather, due to the peak of the rainy season, can affect students’ health.
“Students are more susceptible to flu or fever, so this breakfast is expected to help prevent illness,” he said.
The initiative has received positive responses from students. Many students appreciated the free breakfast during the exams, noting that the meals were delicious and relieved them of the need to worry about breakfast after their exams.
Additionally, they mentioned that the free breakfast helped them focus on studying for their next exam.
During the exam, students who receive breakfast are encouraged to bring their own eating utensils and water bottles. This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Post-editor: Lintang