The Faculty of Science and Mathematics at Diponegoro University (FSM UNDIP) welcomed a school visit from SMA Islam PB Soedirman, Bekasi City, held on May 22, 2025, at the Acintya Prasada Building, 4th Floor, FSM UNDIP. This visit served as an opportunity to introduce students to the university environment and to share valuable insights into academic life in the fields of science and mathematics.
The event began with a speech from the representative of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Mr. Dr. Pandji Triadyaksa, S.Si, M.Sc, F.Med as the Coordinator of Promotion and Communication of FSM. Then, the speech was continued by the representative of SMA Islam PB Soedirman Kota Bekasi, the principal, Mrs. Fatimah Fatmawati, S.Pd., who expressed her pleasure in being able to meet directly with the academic community of FSM UNDIP.She hoped the visit would provide meaningful benefits and new perspectives for the students as they begin to plan their educational futures. The participants consisted of 27 students from the 11th-grade Science Excellence Class, who were expected to gain deeper understanding of academic life at the university level.
The visit continued with a presentation and discussion led by Dr. Pandji Triadyaksa, S.Si., M.Sc., F.Med., Coordinator of Promotion and Communication at FSM UNDIP. In his presentation, he introduced FSM as one of UNDIP’s leading faculties, offering excellent academic programs in various scientific disciplines such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Informatics, and Biotechnology. He also presented the academic support facilities available and highlighted the achievements of FSM students at national and international levels. FSM was portrayed as an ideal academic environment for prospective students to develop both intellectual and soft skills through coursework, research, and student organization involvement.
Dr. Pandji also emphasized the importance of understanding the university’s student admission pathways, including SNBP (National Selection Based on Achievement), SNBT (National Selection Based on Test), and the Independent Entrance Exam. Each of these pathways has its own selection mechanism, making it essential for prospective students to begin preparing early. This information served as a valuable guide for the visiting students in crafting their strategies to pursue higher education—whether by aligning interests, improving academic performance, or preparing for competitive entrance processes.
FSM UNDIP highly values such school visits as a form of collaboration and a meaningful effort to introduce higher education to students from an early stage, while also strengthening the connection between secondary education and universities.
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