The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada held the Release of Period III Graduates of the Academic Year 2021/2022 on Wednesday (25/05). Participated by 62 undergraduate students and 4 students from the International Undergraduate Program, this period’s graduation ceremony was held by implementing strict health protocols.
In this graduation period, Belinda from the Undergraduate Program appeared as a graduate with the highest-Grade Point Average of 3.99 and at the same time earned a cum laude predicate. Meanwhile, Lintang Pambayun Hindriasari achieved the fastest study period, which was 3 years 5 months 22 days. Then for the International Undergraduate Program, the highest-Grade Point Average was achieved by Ratri Yanfa Salsabila with 3.9 and earned a cum laude predicate. Then, Nabila Hilna’s fastest study period from the International Undergraduate Program was 3 years 6 months 1 day.
Appearing as a representative of graduates in this period was Lovena Nadira Setiawan who conveyed the impression when she was a new student. “The feeling of happiness, emotion, and pride was mixed with anxiety because at that time we were welcomed to open a new chapter in the world of lectures”, recalls Lovena. In addition, Lovena also expressed her gratitude and deep family to her parents, family children, and the UGM Faculty of Psychology who accompanied her during her studies.
In this graduation period, the Faculty of Psychology gives awards to students who excel in academic activities and student activities. In academic achievement, there were 52 graduates who won cum laude predicate. Meanwhile, there are 22 students who excel in student activities, namely Rico Arika Rifendy, Erwin Dian Saputra, Nadine Salsabila Sjuhada, David Andrean Santosa, Imam Zhafir Alam, Dandi Dwi Prasetyo, Almira Rahma Safira, Belinda, Ratri Arista, Ratri Yanfa Salsabila, Afina Hanifansha Putri, Antonius Aji Prakoso, Lovena Nadira Setiawan, Muhammad Faiq Al-Bassam, Nuhida Kinansa Husainy, Sinta Kartika Widyowati, Zafira Amani, Aliffa Milanisty, Bonefasius Ananda Jehandut, Hastinia Apriasari, Maria Hertanti Tri Melani, and Sekarayu Tunggadewi.
In addition to the awarding session, the graduation period this time was filled with remarks from various parties. First, a speech was given by representatives of the parents of Jinggan Anggun Permani, Kasno Riyanto. “Universities have a very important role in preparing the nation’s next generation. Alhamdulillah, the Faculty of Psychology UGM was able to prove its existence by creating a conducive academic atmosphere,” said Kasno.
Then, the speech was continued by the Head of the Gadja Mada Psychology Alumni Family (KAPSIGAMA), Prabaswara Dewi, S.Psi., Psychologist. “Today is a milestone for the younger siblings to move up to the next level,” said Prabaswara. Furthermore, Prabaswara also reminded that whatever profession the graduate will be, he hopes to continue to help and support in the field of mental health. Finally, remarks were also given by the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, Rahmat Hidayat, S.Psi., MSc., Ph.D. “Today we don’t just let go but are held with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. That way, hopefully we can open a wider network as well as the path of fortune and success,” said Rahmat. In closing, the graduation ceremony for this period was closed by reading a prayer by Prasetyo Wibowo.