Welcoming Freshmen English Department UBM Serpong Campus 2024

SERPONG - On Wednesday, August 21st 2024, the English Department of Bunda Mulia University Serpong arranged a welcoming session, exclusive for the freshmen of the English department.

 At 12:35 WIB, the session began with a welcoming speech delivered by the MC, Kheisya Laurentia Sukamto. Afterwards, the session continued with the first session, a “Study Program Presentation” by Ms. Suwarni Wijaya Halim, S.Hum., M.Hum.’"

Ms. Suwarni conducted the English study program introduction presentation, which encompassed campus accreditation, leaders and lecturers of the English study program, and an introduction to the 1st semester’s courses. Following this, she continued by displaying the achievements of the English major and showcasing some of the activities that had been held by the study program over the years.

 Introduction of ACES & ELF to Students

After the study program presentation had come to an end, it continued to the introduction of the English student association, "ACES & ELF Presentation". The presentation was led by the president of ACES & ELF, Graciella Kane Winarto. This session aimed to provide the freshmen with the opportunity to become acquainted and enhance their engagement in the English study program.

Thus, this session introduced everything about ACES & ELF, including their vision & mission, roles within ACES & ELF, and activities that have been held by ACES & ELF over the years.

 Entering the middle of the session, the MC took back over moving on to the game session. The game coordinators, Enrico Moses Stevano and Chryssanti Immanuella, then took control of the middle of the session to move on to the game segment. They explained to the freshmen how the first game, Spelling Bee, would be proceeding. However, before the game started, they gave a demonstration to the freshmen.

Interestingly, it ran more time than expected, reflecting the enthusiasm and ambition of the freshmen. Finally, the three participants remained standing in the Spelling Bee game, the game coordinators moved on to the next game, Connecting Words. Just like the previous game, the game coordinators again explained rules to the freshmen.

 Show & Tell Session

Now, at the final session, the “Show & Tell Session” occurred. In this session, each of the freshmen brought their autobiographies on paper, interpreting their dreams and goals as students of Bunda Mulia University. Five volunteers bravely stepped forward to share their autobiographies in front of the class.

Impressively, these freshmen shared truly interesting dreams and goals. Their willingness to share their aspirations was admirable and deserving of appreciation.

 And at last, the session had reached its end. To capture memories of Welcoming Freshmen 2024, the members of ACES & ELF alongside the freshmen took pictures together.

Writer: ACES & ELF PR Division Serpong