Six hundred ninety-four new UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) students participated in the Pionir Pascal event, an orientation program designed to familiarize new students with the FMIPA UGM environment.
The dean and the entire Pionir Pascal committee welcomed the new students to the FMIPA Auditorium on Wednesday (Jul. 31).
Dean of FMIPA UGM Professor Kuwat Triyana congratulated the new students who had been accepted into FMIPA UGM. He advised them to be confident and active individuals.
“New students must have the instinct not just to be passive like goalkeepers but also active players,” he advised.
Dean Triyana emphasized that FMIPA UGM students should excel academically and uphold ethical values. He stressed that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, thus requiring qualities such as creativity, innovation, and adaptability.
The new students will experience campus life at FMIPA UGM for two days firsthand. On the first day, they will get to know their study programs and student associations, with which they will interact throughout their studies.
On the second day, they will participate in a science project, which will allow new students to express their ideas and creativity.
New students are encouraged to be environmentally conscious throughout the activities by bringing their water bottles and using eco-friendly containers for their meals.
“New students will be educated from the start to help protect the environment by reducing plastic waste,” said Dr. Chalis, Coordinator of the Pionir Pascal team.
According to Dr. Chalis, Pionir Pascal, as part of the Pionir Gadjah Mada program at the university level, is expected to accelerate the transformation process from high school students to university students.
“We will introduce the facilities and activities they will encounter during their studies, such as lecture halls, laboratories, fellow students, the library, canteens, and more,” Dr. Chalis explained.
Nabila Nafizatus, General Coordinator of Pionir Pascal, stated that the new students, commonly referred to as Gamada, can quickly and effectively adapt to the campus environment, both academically and non-academically, enabling them to develop good character.
“We hope they are ready to face various challenges during their studies, becoming competent and well-characterized individuals who can handle the challenges they will encounter,” she said.
Author: FMIPA UGM/Febriska Noor Fitriana
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Photographer: Hero Prakosa Wibowo Priyanto