UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is committed to prepare its students’ future career. Therefore, UNAIR students often get internship opportunities in national or multi-national companies. Syadilla Rahmansyah is one of the students experiencing internship program in one of Indonesian leading companies.

To UNAIR NEWS, the man often called as Rama shared his success in joining Certififed Internship Student Program (PMMB) at PT Wijaya Karya. PMMB is an internship program initiated by Ministry of BUMN through Forum Human Capital Indonesia (FHCI), involving more than a hundred BUMN (state-owned enterprises) and hundreds of higher education institutions, including Universitas Airlangga.

Making the most of campus facility

In participating in PMMB, campus has a significant role in facilitating the students. With information support from DPKKA UNAIR, he felt well-facilitated through the stages of internal and external selections.

“It was started from an announcement by DPKKA UNAIR. Then, I submit the required documents, both from the faculty and my study program, followed by ssome tests,” explained Rama.

DPKKA UNAIR supported by providing direction for students to facilitate them and make the selection stages systematic and well-managed.

Involved in national strategic project

Having internship program in a prominent national company has given Rama a sense of pride. Moreover, during his internship, he was involved in a National Strategic Project (PSN), which is the construction of Pabrik Katalis Merah Putih that runs in renewable energy sector. In that project, he was assigned as a safety health environment officer in Safety Health And Environment Department.

He faced a few challenges on time management during his internship as he had to do his internship during active weeks of lectures.

“I had difficulty in managing my time. I had to attend lectures, so sometimes it got a bit messy,” Rama said.

“To deal with this, I made a to-do list on what I need to finish first. And alhamdulillah, with supporting friends, I could get through all of it,” he added.

Despite the challenges, he was still delighted and proud as he could gain a valuable experience he has never gained before.

“I got a lot of new experiences. I did not know much about Occupational Health and Safety at first, but now I understand. Furthermore, I feel grateful that I could know and socialize well with my colleagues and superiors,” he stated.

In the end of the interview, Rama encouraged other students to never stop trying and seeking experiences out of campus. It is really important to support their future career.

“There are many opportunities for internship out there, such as MSIB, PMMB, or other programs. Just take the opportunities. Don’t be afraid to fail. Make the most of your youth,” he concluded.

Author: Yulia Rohmawati

Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia

Source: https://unair.ac.id/en/unair-student-shares-internship-experience-being-involved-in-national-strategic-project/