A student of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD) at the Faculty of Islamic Religion and Teacher Education (FAIPG) Djuanda University (UNIDA), Eka Apriani Putri, was awarded the Best Graduate at the University level during the 50th UNIDA Graduation Ceremony held at Puri Begawan Bogor on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Eka Apriani Putri achieved a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.00 with a study duration of 3 years, 11 months, and 30 days, which led her to be crowned the best graduate at the 50th Graduation Ceremony.
Eka Apriani Putri, in her speech, expressed her deepest gratitude to the leadership of Djuanda University, the entire academic community of Djuanda University, especially the Chancellor, Rector, and their staff, the Deans of the Faculties and their staff, the Heads of Study Programs and Program Secretaries within UNIDA, particularly the Dean of FAIPG, the Head of the PGSD Program, and the lecturers who have educated us during our studies at UNIDA, and thank you for guiding us to become the Best Graduates of this period.
Next, the most important thing is to express infinite gratitude to parents who have always worked hard to raise and support us with prayers, efforts, and tears so that we can receive a proper education and complete this education. And also, thank you to the friends who always support me to keep progressing in both academic and non-academic fields.
During their college years, students have the opportunity to participate in various activities that can provide valuable experiences in shaping themselves. As for the activities I have participated in, they include the Merdeka Student Exchange Program (PMM), where the university consistently supports participation in and winning various gold and silver medals in national science and education competitions. I was then designated as an outstanding student at UNIDA, had the opportunity to represent West Java Province as a Young Indonesian Leaders Ambassador, an Indonesian Initiative Ambassador, and an Indonesian Maritime Ambassador, and served as a speaker at various seminars on education, organization, and environmental awareness at the provincial and national levels in West Java. In addition, my involvement in Student Organizations, Student Activity Units, and the Leadership Program (PPK Ormawa) has added valuable experience in collaboration and leadership. Not to be missed, the international internship experience in Malaysia and Thailand can give me an insight into the dynamics of the working world and the importance of networking. All these experiences shape character and enrich knowledge while studying at UNIDA.
Dear fellow graduates, today is filled with emotion and joyful tears as we see our beloved parents and family expressing their gratitude and smiling happily at our success as winners. And most importantly, we have both proven that UNIDA can lead us to success in both academic and non-academic fields. So, don't hesitate and don't doubt to invite your relatives, neighbors, and younger siblings to choose UNIDA as the primary option for continuing their education at the university level.
"Imam Syafi’i once said that if we cannot endure the fatigue of learning, then we must endure the pain of ignorance." Learning is not fundamentally about time, age, or even place. But learning is an essence that is inherent in ourselves until the end of our lives. The outside world awaits friends with every challenge and opportunity. In every challenge, there is an opportunity for friends to grow. Happy growing, friends. Congratulations on embarking on a new journey. Let's use the knowledge we have gained to make a positive contribution to society," She said.