Reynold Valentino Silvester expressed his pride as a graduate of Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) during the 174th graduation ceremony on April 23, 2024. He graduated with Cum Laude honors, achieving a GPA of 3.80 and completing his studies in just 3 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
Reynold graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro. He was initially admitted to UNDIP through the Independent Examination (UM) pathway with the support of the Indonesia Smart Card for Higher Education (Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah / KIP-K) scholarship.
According to Reynold, UNDIP provides a platform and freedom for students to innovate. The university and faculty also offer recognition and rewards for outstanding students, motivating them to pursue their interests in research and actively participate in competitions.
Reynold has collected numerous achievements, including:
- First Place in the National Scientific Writing Competition at the “Industrial Engineering Festival” 2023
- First Place in the “Art and Science Youth Competition” 2023
- First Place in the “National Student and Youth Writing Competition (KRISNA V)” 2023
- First Place in the “Student Scientific Research Week (PRISMA 11)” 2023
- Recipient of Incentives for two Student Creativity Program proposals (Scientific Article category) and securing funding for two PKM proposals in 2023
- Second Place as the Most Outstanding Student in the Department of Chemical Engineering 2023
- First Place in a National Paper Competition organized by Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta 2023
- Silver Medal at the Global Youth Invention Innovation Fair 2023
- Gold Medal at the Indonesia International Applied Science Project Olympiad 2022
- 5th Place Bukit Asam Innovation Award (BAIA) Greenovator 2022
- 1st Place National Scientific Writing Competition “FISIKA EXPO” 2022
- 3rd Place Community Creativity and Innovation Competition (KRENOVA) Semarang City 2022
- Recipient of Student Creativity Program Incentive for Scientific Articles 2022
- Gold Medal Youth International Science Fair 2022
- 1st Place School of Research Chemical Engineering Universitas Diponegoro 2021
- Passing the funding of the Student Creativity Program for Exact Research 2021.
His academic experience made him very grateful that UNDIP, especially in the Department of Chemical Engineering, provides the best service in delivering courses supported by qualified lecturers. “I am also pleased and grateful that UNDIP provides facilities that support students in their activities, such as campus buses, food truck programs, and supporting facilities such as parks, jogging tracks, libraries, and other supporting facilities,” explained Reynold.
During his studies, Reynold participated in various organizations, including:
- Society of Renewable Energy UNDIP as Deputy Head of Finance (2022–2023)
- Chemical Engineering Oikumene UNDIP as Head of Public Relations (2022–2023)
- KINETIKA Student Press Organization UNDIP as a Corporate Division Crew (2021–2023)
- Catholic Student Spiritual Services, Faculty of Engineering UNDIP as a Research and Development Staff Member (2021–2022)
- Chemical Engineering Student Association UNDIP as a Research and Technology Division Staff Member (2021–2022).
- Chemical Engineering Fair and Competition (CREATION) 2021 as Secretary
He participated in scientific writing competitions. Reynold worked as a laboratory assistant for Basic Chemical Engineering Laboratory II during even semesters and assisted a Chemical Engineering lecturer. “I became an intern at PT Nuanza Porcelain Indonesia through the Matching Fund Kedaireka program from August to December 2023,” he continued.
Reynold believes education is vital for fostering a positive mindset in life. “Education is not only about acquiring knowledge in your field of study but also about developing critical thinking skills to face life and its challenges,” he said. Reynold also highlighted the importance of social interaction, which can be honed through organizational activities.
“Through organizations, you learn how to work with people, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and solve problems effectively,” Reynold stated. He encouraged students to seize organizational opportunities not only for self-development and time management but also to learn how to collaborate and engage with others.
“Therefore, I hope that if my friends take the opportunity to be involved in an organization, they will not only want to gain experience in time management or improve their abilities, but I also hope that my friends can develop a way of being dynamic with the people around them,” said Reynold.
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