The fast-track program at the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM) offers students a valuable opportunity.
A student participating in this program can pursue both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees simultaneously in just five years of study.
However, they are also faced with an intensive academic schedule. Anawinta Choirunnisa, an undergraduate Accounting student from the 2020 cohort, enrolled in the fast-track program in 2023.
Entering her final year of undergraduate studies in the Department of Accounting at FEB UGM, she learned about the fast-track program, which was a breath of fresh air for her ambitions.
“At first, I didn’t have high hopes because the registration period was tight and sudden, but opportunities like this might not come twice. Besides, why not give it a try? Nothing to lose, as long as I make the effort, I won’t regret it,” she shared.
Choirunnisa’s decision to join the fast-track program was not without reason. She expressed her desire to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree faster than through the regular program.
“Another reason, of course, is the scholarship offered in the fast-track program,” she said with a smile.
For Choirunnisa, managing challenges and time management strategies are key to succeeding in the fast-track program. She admitted that her biggest challenge in the program was time management.
“The biggest challenge in this program is definitely managing time. It feels like 24 hours a day isn’t enough to do everything. In the end, I decided that as long as there’s something I can work on, I should never stop trying,” she explained.
Finding the right rhythm to manage her studies in the fast-track program was also essential. Although she faced difficulties initially, Choirunnisa eventually adapted and organized her time well by planning her studies with various priorities.
According to her, the first step that can be taken is to gather registration information and prepare documents as early as possible.
“Do your best at each stage of the selection process. First and foremost, strengthen your resolve, prepare your determination and commitment, and prepare everything well. Maximize your efforts at every stage of selection,” Choirunnisa advised.
Reporters: FEB UGM/Shofi Hawa Anjani & Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
Author: Agung Nugroho
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya