Hard work pays off is a very real proverb occurred to two graduates from Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, (Udinus), namely, Dianna Yanuaresta and Roberto Tampubolon. This is because both of them are regarded as the best graduate with a GPA of 4.0.
Those students are from two different graduate programs. Dianna Yanuaresta is from the Undergraduate Information Systems Department, with only 3.5 years of studies. While Roberto Tambolon graduated of the Postgraduate Informatics Department, with only 1.5 years of studies.
This perfect GPA achieved by Dianna Yanuaresta is also a byproduct of her activeness in campus organizations, particularly in the Information Systems Students Association (HM SISFO) at Udinus. In the organization, Dianna was involved in various projects, including the Student Organization Strengthening Coaching Program (PPKO) as one of the developer team members of an app known as ‘Sikecik,’ which served as a way to resolve garbage problems. During her time as a student, Dianna also involved herself in several research projects with faculty members and embarked on her career as a freelancer to work on paid projects.
During her interview, Diana revealed that she was proud of herself for being able to attain the perfect GPA at the 80th Graduation. Moreover, she also gave several tips and tricks on how to attain the perfect GPA, two of which were by optimizing credit hours and managing time properly.
“As a student, I often minimize my time and maximize my other productive activities, including organizational activities, both on campus or off-campus. Thus, I could gain experience for my future,” she explained.
In addition, Roberto Tampubolon also managed to attain a GPA of 4.0. Furthermore, he also expressed his pride for the attainment he recently accomplished. Currently, Roberto is working as an IT staff in a private hospital in Semarang. Despite his busy hours, Roberto still pushed himself to his fullest capacity to finish his studies.
“It is indeed remarkable for me to finish my postgraduate studies here at Udinus. Furthermore, I also enjoyed every single class offered and engaged in a discussion with faculty members,” he revealed.
Encouraging Graduates to Give Their Contributions to Indonesia
At the 80th Graduation at Udinus, 1221 students officially graduated in three days from April 24th to 25th, 2024, and May 2nd, 2024. In detail, there were 409 graduates on the first day, 423 on the second day, and 389 on the third day. These graduates come from 21 different study programs consisting of a doctoral program, two postgraduate programs, 13 undergraduate programs, two applied programs, and three diploma programs. This sacred event took place in the Poncowati room at Patra Semarang Hotel and Convention.
Thousands of graduates from various study programs officially graduated at the beginning of 2024, with Prof. Dr. Ir. Edi Noersasongko, M.Kom (the Chancellor of Udinus) leading the whole procession. Upon the procession, the chancellor encouraged all graduates to give a contribution to the future of this nation.
The contribution can be conveyed through their fields of expertise. The fact that two students were attaining a GPA of 4.0 surprisedand induced a feeling of pride within him.
“I hereby encourage all of you, our proud graduates, to keep learning from now on. Furthermore, I shall congratulate two students for attaining the perfect GPA,” the chancellor emphasized. (Humas Udinus/Alex. Foto: Humas Udinus)
