PBAK ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 2025

 

PBAK ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 2025

Salatiga, Friday, August 22nd 2025 — Student Association of Tadris Bahasa Inggris (HMPS TBI) successfully held the Pengenalan Budaya Akademik dan Kemahasiswaan (PBAK) with the theme “Growing Together, Achieving Together: Towards Success in English Education Department.” The event took place at Lorong Kelas 219–220, Campus 3 UIN Salatiga, starting from 13.00 WIB until finish. The activity was attended by new students of Tadris Bahasa Inggris, HMPS TBI 2025 members and lecturers of the English Education Department.

    The event began with registration followed by the opening led by the Masters of Ceremony, Muhammad Pandu Rizqillah and Yulita Anggraini. Afterward, the program continued with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Sekar Dwi Kumala, and the singing of Indonesia Raya and Hymne UIN Salatiga guided by Nabila Anastasya Wijaya. Opening remarks were then delivered successively by Denisa Aulia Rahma Yim as the Chief of the Committee, Sinta Mutiara Sani as the Chairperson of HMPS TBI 2025, and RR. Dewi Wahyu Mustikasari, S.S., M.Pd., Ph.D as the Head of the English Education Department.

    The main agenda was a material presentation and discussion session moderated by Ajeng Farahdiba, with a keynote speech delivered by RR. Dewi Wahyu Mustikasari, S.S., M.Pd., Ph.D. In her presentation, she explained the vision and mission of the program, which are expected to shape students as prospective educators with strong linguistic competence, pedagogical ability, and moral integrity. She emphasized that the mission of the program highlights academic excellence, creativity, collaboration, and contribution to society, values that should be embodied by students throughout their study.

    She also described the learning process in the English Education Department, which combines language mastery, pedagogy, literature, linguistics, and practical teaching. Students are not only introduced to theories but also engaged in teaching practices, research, and community service. Furthermore, she pointed out the opportunities and challenges faced by English Education Department students in today’s era. Opportunities include broad career prospects as teachers, researchers, translators, and public speakers, while challenges include global competition, the necessity of digital literacy, and the demand for innovation in the field of education.

    In addition, she delivered motivational messages to the new students, encouraging them to study with passion and discipline. She reminded them that university life is not solely about pursuing a degree but also about shaping personality, soft skills, and leadership abilities. She also advised students to maximize their study period by maintaining balance between academics and non-academic activities. Active participation in organizations, competitions, and research opportunities would enrich their experience, while good academic performance should remain a priority.

    After the keynote presentation, the event continued with a question and answer session where students actively participated, showing high enthusiasm. At the end of the discussion, moderator Ajeng Farahdiba also shared her personal experience to inspire the freshmen. She explained that everything starts from small steps, recalling how she initially began by giving private lessons before finally gaining the confidence to open her own tutoring program. Her story served as a real example that persistence and courage in taking small opportunities can grow into meaningful achievements in the future.

    The agenda then proceeded with the screening of the organizational profile video of HMPS TBI and RISMA, followed by a prayer led by M. Mumtaz Ilmi Imawan. The event was officially closed with a group photo session.

    Overall, the PBAK Prodi TBI 2025 ran successfully, effectively, and was filled with enthusiasm from both participants and organizers. The event not only introduced the academic culture of the program but also inspired and motivated new students to grow together, achieve together, and prepare themselves as future educators who are competent, innovative, and full of integrity.