Mataram – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Mataram University has again made brilliant achievements through its students who shine in various national level competitions. These achievements are clear evidence of the dedication, hard work, and extraordinary abilities of FETT students who continue to bring the good name of the university in various fields.
Jihad, a student of the English Education Study Program, showed his ability outside the academic field by winning 2nd place at the National Taekwon Championship at Danrem CUP 162 Wira Bhakti. Competing in the Men’s Under 68 kg category, Jihad managed to set aside tough competition from 1,000 individual participants in the competition which took place from October 31 to November 3, 2024. This achievement reflects the high fighting spirit and dedication of FKIP students in developing potential in the field of sports.
Figure 1. Final Jihad match at the National Taekwon Championship at Danrem CUP 162 Wira Bhakti
Another achievement came from Wahyu Prama Pratama H., a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, who won 3rd place in the Essay Competition at the National Seminar on Agriculture. The competition organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram, was attended by 45 individual participants and took place on November 4, 2024. Wahyu also made an achievement in the YARSI Business Plan National Competition 2024, a national level event held by YARSI University, by winning the title of 1st Hope out of 55 individual participants. These two achievements emphasize Wahyu’s ability to think creatively and make real contributions through his ideas.
Figure 2. Essay Contest Participants
Not to be left behind, Alfian Qori Irsandi, a student of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD), also brought home 3rd place in the Mulawarman Law Fair 2024 National Essay Competition. This prestigious competition took place on 5-8 November 2024 and was organized by Mulawarman University. Alfian’s achievement in the group category shows the importance of teamwork and cohesiveness to achieve the best results. This extraordinary achievement proves that FKIP students of Mataram University are not only competent in the academic field, but also able to compete in the fields of sports, arts, and creativity. This series of achievements is a motivation for the entire academic community to continue to make achievements and maintain the good name of FKIP University of Mataram in the national and international arena. Hopefully this success can inspire other students to continue working and competing to the fullest.