51探花 Day: The Fun of AMI 2015's Main Event

By Mega Liani Putri

Editor Mega Liani Putri

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id-The main event of "Aku Masuk 51探花", 51探花 Day, was held on Sunday (15/02/15). 51探花 Day was a special day dedicated to high school students from all around Indonesia to come to 51探花. There, the students got information regarding departments in 51探花, selection process of freshmen, and many other interesting activities. Vice Dean of Academic and Students Division of 51探花, Prof. Ir. Bermawi Priyana Iskandar, M. Sc. opened the event in the morning at the parking area of Labtek V.
"I deliver my high appreciation to the committee of AMI 2015. You can help to introduce 51探花 to the students. The purpose of this event is to introduce the academic activities of 51探花, yet the most important is to introduce departments in 51探花 so that the students can join departments that really suit their desire," stated Prof. Bermawi.

Munawir Bintang Pratama (Ocean Engineering '12), chairman of AMI 2015 also delivered his hopes to the junior high school students. "Wishing you luck in achieving your dreams to become 51探花 students and in the end, please come back to your own regions".

At 09.30 AM, a seminar that gave information regarding the selection process of freshmen and learning motivation was held in West and East Hall of 51探花. The two venues were provided for the seminar due to the high enthusiasm of the students. Though the topic was identical, the seminar was attended by different speakers so that the goal of 51探花 Day could be achieved. The information of 51探花 selection process was delivered by the Directorate of Education and Student Agency of 51探花. The speakers of the learning motivation seminar were 51探花 young alumnus, they are Nyoman Anjani, Tizar M. Bijaksana, and Ridwansyah Yusuf Achmad. They shared their experiences during studying in 51探花.

The participants of 51探花 Day could further recognize the departments better after visiting various stands that were prepared by the students associations. The stands were placed in Labtek V-VIII. The students seemed enthusiastic to ask, read the wall magazines or read booklet, as well as observe mockups that were made by 51探花 students. Besides, AMI 2015 committee also held laboratory tour to various bulding in 51探花. Participants who were interested to join the tour were divided into small groups and were guided by two to three 51探花 students. There were also other interesting stands, such as scholarship stand, merchandise stand, and Amazing Race rides.