On Friday, January 19, 2024, to Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Hospitality & Tourism Program Students Association (HMP HOSPAR) at Universitas Bunda Mulia Serpong Campus held an event called “Malam Keakraban: HMP-VERSE, THE NEW UNIVERSE” at Alfa Resort, Puncak, for three days and two nights. The event involved a group of HMP HOSPAR students from the 2023/2024 period as organizers and all HMP HOSPAR students from the 2023/2024 period as participants. The event aimed to Build leadership character, Provide basic organizational knowledge, Strengthen relationships among members, and Increase the sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the Hospitality & Tourism Program Students Association at Universitas Bunda Mulia Serpong Campus 2023/2024.
The first day began with a gathering of all members and organizers at UBM Tower and departed at 8:00 WIB. The journey took 4 hours, and the HMP HOSPAR students arrived at Alfa Resort at 12:00 WIB. The event started with team formation and was followed by a group meal prepared by the catering team. The event was hosted by MCs Felicia Tania Chen and Delvin Sutejo. The MAKRAB 2023/2024 event officially began with a speech by Elsye Lim as the Responsible Officer, Sidharta Sebastiandi Lautama as the Executive Officer, and Ms. Roozana Maria Ritonga, BBA., M.Par as the mentor and supervisor of HMP HOSPAR.
The event continued with a soft skill training session led by Ms. Roozana Maria Ritonga, BBA., M.Par on teamwork in an organization. This was followed by games organized by the games & creative team, including pinball and give me the offering. The games were lively and filled with laughter and fun. After dinner, the games continued with Pluto jump and Blind karaoke. After the games, all participants and organizers were allowed to rest.
The second day started with a morning workout led by Felix Jefferson and Kelvin. This was followed by breakfast prepared by the catering team and a short break for rest. The day continued with a soft skill session led by Ms. Feronika Berutu, S.ST., M.Par on psychology and attitude in organizations. This was followed by a presentation on leadership in organizations by Ms. Sofiani, S.Tr.Par., M.Par.
The event then held a team formation session and games organized by the games & creative team, including Whoosh, Protect your light, Spill the earthcore, and Balance the universe. After the games, there was a short break and an evening bonfire and fire ceremony. During the fire ceremony, all participants who participated in the MAKRAB 2023/2024 event wrote their impressions and messages to each other on paper attached to the back of each participant. The second day ended with a night of rest. The second day was a memorable day for all HMP HOSPAR members and organizers.
The third day started with a morning workout led by Richard Volta and Kelvin. After the morning workout, the organizers were given time for breakfast and preparation. The next session on the third day was a mentoring session led by BPH. During this session, Elsye Lim, Gracia Eugene Hardjasa, and Nikita Oktaputri presented on how to operate several online platforms that can help HMP HOSPAR members perform their tasks and responsibilities effectively. After the mentoring session, all participants were given time for lunch and preparation to return home. The journey home took about 5 hours, and the HMP HOSPAR members returned to UBM Serpong Campus around 18:00 WIB.
As the event progressed, HMP HOSPAR hoped that the event would be felt beneficial. HMP HOSPAR also hoped that the MAKRAB 2023/2024 event would increase the awareness of all HMP HOSPAR members in organizing and strengthen the sense of camaraderie among all Hospitality & Tourism Program Students Association members at Universitas Bunda Mulia Serpong Campus 2023/2024.