This year, Marine Science Undergraduate Program is accepted 172 new students from various high schools and vocational schools from all around Indonesia. After last week’s university entrance ceremony, Marine Science’s new students are currently participating in the Diponegoro Orientation and Character Education program with Undip lecturers and senior students.
New student admission activities at PS IK Undip
“It is my dream to study at UNDIP’s Marine Science because I am interested in things related to the sea and nature. I have also participated in activities with the theme of nature conservation since high school. This Marine Science Undergraduate Program is my first choice,” said Azar Arfahany, who graduated from SMA Negeri 2 Salatiga. Azhar also aspires to work at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries.
As in previous years, our Marine Science Undergraduate Program also welcomed a significant number of students from outside Java. One of them is Aliyyah Khoirunnisaa from SMA IT Al-Furqon, Palembang. “I want to enter UNDIP’s marine science study program because when I was in high school I participated in the activities of the Green Generation Indonesia, an organization which discussed a lot of the environment. I also realize that the potential and utilization of Indonesia’s seas is significant, and job opportunities in the marine sectors are widely open”, said Aliyyah, who is curious about marine life and aspire to become the Minister of Marine Affairs.
Azhar Arfahany and Aliyyah Khoirunnisaa, new students of the Marine Science Undergraduate Program class of 2022
Today’s orientation also include is the introduction of Marine Science Department and teachers. In this occasion, Dr. Chrisna Adhi Suryono as the head of the Department introduced all the lecturers in the study program, including 4 professors, 12 masters and 21 doctors. Students who are interested in further studies can also continue their degree at the UNDIP Masters & Doctoral Program in Marine Sciences, as well as at other campuses. Dr. Chrisna’s message is for students to always have fun in learning, and not only learn in class but also actively participate in student clubs and other marine-related activities. With the Merdeka Campus curriculum, students can also internship opportunities and apply for student exchange programs at other campuses in Indonesia as well as abroad. The key to a successful study is to be curious and happy everyday.
UNDIP’s Marine Science Undegraduate Program has thousands of alumni throughout Indonesia and the world. The alumni include scientist and conservation practitioners in the field of Marine Science, staffs in various government agencies and offices, staffs and officials in private companies, entrepreneurs and also those who continue their education abroad. We sincerely hope the new students can find their passion and achieve their dreams like thousands of their seniors. We are excited to see Aliyyah becoming the ‘boss’ for Azhar in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in 10-20 years from now 😉
To our new students, welcome and have a great time studying in Marine Science Undergraduate Program!
