The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya (FT UB) welcomed the arrival of students from SMA 18 Al Azhar Grand Wisata Bekasi in a study tour event held on Wednesday (8/11/2023). The group’s arrival was welcomed by the expert staff of the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Alumni and Student Entrepreneurship, Fauzul Rizal Sutikno, ST., MT., Ph.D. as well as several FT UB educational staff, who were ready to provide closer knowledge and introduction about the Faculty of Engineering to the participants.

The group of SMA 18 Al Azhar Bekasi students arrived at the FT UB campus at 09.00 WIB and was warmly welcomed by faculty representatives. The event began with a speech from Fauzul Rizal Sutikno, who expressed his welcome and hoped that this visit could provide new insight and motivation for students so they could choose FT UB as their next study destination after graduating from high school.

During Rizal’s presentation, students were invited to learn more closely about the academic environment and various department profiles in FT UB. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and answers directly to Rizal and visit various departments in FT UB after the welcoming event at the Water Engineering Auditorium of FT UB.

“We hope that with this visit, students can learn more about the Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University. This is also an opportunity for them to explore career potential in engineering, which is increasingly relevant with current developments,” said Rizal.

The Principal of SMA 18 Al Azhar, Zulfachri, S.Pd, expressed his gratitude to FT UB for welcoming and accepting his group’s visit. Of course, the presentation and introduction from FT UB will spur and motivate students to be enthusiastic about continuing their education at well-known campuses in Indonesia, especially at Brawijaya University.

“We are happy to be able to share knowledge and experience with high school students. Hopefully, this visit can motivate them to pursue their dreams of continuing their studies, especially at the UB Faculty of Engineering,” he explained.

It is hoped that this visit will provide benefits for SMA 18 Al Azhar Bekasi students and strengthen cooperation between FT UB and schools in various regions. The more positive interactions like this, the more opportunities there are to inspire the younger generation to be motivated and have a competitive spirit so they can be accepted as FT UB students.[drn]