On August 20, 2017, for the first time I set foot in the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya. I have a big hope for my future here. Expect everything will get by easily. However, I heard a word from someone who was shouting loudly in front of me. “Don’t ask what the Faculty of Engineering has given you, but ask yourself, what is your contribution to the Faculty of Engineering”, he shouted as if turning my mind. The mindset of high school kids is only limited to following their hearts. Without understanding what contribution means.

At this time, I began to realize what the importance of contribution is. I, you, and we are united in one house of self-development. The house is the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya. We are Family. That is where our role as family members is needed to create a harmonious household. Do not stop there, our contribution to the household will bring our household to be respected, superior, and reputable.

All stakeholders including students, lecturers, and employees must work together, be aligned with their goals, and work together in advancing the Faculty of Engineering. Harmony between stakeholders will form a synergy which will certainly make it easier to achieve the goals of the Faculty of Engineering who are superior and reputable. Synergy can make the environment more comfortable to develop the full potential of each individual stakeholder.

The Faculty of Engineering is supported by eight main pillars which make it stand very sturdy. The eight pillars are eight majors in the Faculty of Engineering. The pillars are arranged symmetrically with the same weight in each pillar so that the contributions of the pillars must be even. When a pillar starts to crack, it will have an impact on the robustness of the building. Cracking just one pillar will make the building fragile and even collapse. Therefore, the contribution of each department and the synergy between departments is very important to build a superior Faculty of Engineering.

Then, what is the form of contribution? Each pillar certainly has its own burdens and duties. Civil Engineering with design and construction, Mechanical Engineering with manufacturing engineering and mechanical systems, Electrical Engineering with electrical applications, Water Resources Engineering with water design and construction, Architecture with architectural design designs, Urban & Regional Planning with various designs approach in it, Industrial Engineering with a combination of engineering and management, and also Chemical Engineering with a combination of engineering with chemical sciences and physics. The burden and duties of each pillar can be said also as a special feature that is not owned by other pillars. Therefore, between pillars must work hand in hand to cover each other’s shortcomings with their privileges.

It is this privilege that must continue to be fostered and developed primarily by students and lecturers. Not merely an academic problem because academics are indeed an obligation. There are many platforms out there to show our abilities and potential. Competitions, seminars, innovation weeks, and many more places to develop our potential. This is where the synergy between students and lecturers and between departments is needed. The main stock of students comes from lecturers. If there is not enough knowledge from our own major, we can also take privileges from other majors by cooperating with each other. Remember! The Faculty of Engineering is formed from eight pillars that work together.

Second Place in the Article Writing Competition 2019

Arga Bayu Rachman
Department of Industrial Engineering (175060700111025)