PRESS RELEASE: Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UBM Kampus Serpong Raih Prestasi di Asean Virtual Student Opinion Competition (AVISOC) 2025
Sumber: Jurusan Ilmu Komunikasi
Oleh Rina Sovianti (Dosen Universitas Bunda Mulia Kampus Serpong) — Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM) Kampus Serpong kembali menorehkan prestasi membanggakan di tingkat ASEAN melalui keikutsertaan dalam Asean Virtual Student Opinion Competition (AVISOC) 2025. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Klub Journal Is Me (JIM) dan diselenggarakan oleh Universitas Brawijaya dengan tema “Fostering ASEAN Youth Innovation in Business, Public Service, Education, and Climate Action.”
By Rina Sovianti (Lecturer of Bunda Mulia University Serpong Campus) – Students of the Communication Science Study Program at Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM) Serpong Campus have once again achieved a remarkable accomplishment at the ASEAN level through their participation in the ASEAN Virtual Student Opinion Competition (AVISOC) 2025. The competition was attended by students from the Journal Is Me (JIM) Club and organized by Universitas Brawijaya, carrying the theme “Fostering ASEAN Youth Innovation in Business, Public Service, Education, and Climate Action.”
AVISOC merupakan ajang kompetisi penulisan opini dan karya kreatif yang bertujuan mendorong mahasiswa untuk menyampaikan gagasan kritis, inovatif, serta solutif terhadap berbagai isu strategis di kawasan ASEAN. Keikutsertaan mahasiswa UBM dalam kompetisi ini menjadi wujud nyata pengembangan kapasitas akademik dan keterampilan komunikasi, khususnya dalam penulisan artikel berbahasa Inggris.
AVISOC is a competitive platform for opinion writing and creative works aimed at encouraging students to express critical, innovative, and solution-oriented ideas on strategic issues within the ASEAN region. The participation of UBM students in this competition represents a concrete effort to develop academic capacity and communication skills, particularly in English academic and opinion writing.
Dibimbing oleh Dr. Rina Sovianti, S.I.P., M.I.Kom, para peserta mendapatkan pendampingan intensif melalui rangkaian kegiatan internal Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi, mulai dari sosialisasi lomba, workshop penulisan artikel opini, hingga pembimbingan karya secara daring. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri, kemampuan berpikir kritis (critical thinking), serta daya saing mahasiswa di tingkat nasional dan internasional.
Under the guidance of Dr. Rina Sovianti, S.I.P., M.I.Kom, participants received intensive mentoring through a series of internal activities organized by the Communication Science Study Program. These activities included competition socialization sessions, opinion article writing workshops, and online manuscript supervision. The program was designed to enhance students’ self-confidence, critical thinking abilities, and competitiveness at both national and international levels.
Prestasi membanggakan berhasil diraih oleh mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UBM Kampus Serpong, yaitu:
- Sabina Dona Amalia – Bronze Medal kategori Opinion
- Jonina Callista Kindangen – Silver Medal kategori Opinion
- Vivi Stevany – Gold Medal kategori Poster
Outstanding achievements were successfully attained by Communication Science students of UBM Serpong Campus, namely:
- Sabina Dona Amalia – Bronze Medal, Opinion Category
- Jonina Callista Kindangen – Silver Medal, Opinion Category
- Vivi Stevany – Gold Medal, Poster Category
Keberhasilan ini menjadi bukti bahwa mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UBM tidak hanya unggul dalam aspek teoritis, tetapi juga mampu mengaplikasikan ilmu komunikasi secara strategis dan kreatif dalam forum kompetisi internasional.
This achievement serves as clear evidence that Communication Science students of UBM excel not only in theoretical knowledge but are also capable of applying communication studies strategically and creatively in international competitive forums.
Ketua Klub Journal Is Me (JIM) menyampaikan bahwa partisipasi dalam AVISOC diharapkan dapat menjadi wadah berkelanjutan bagi mahasiswa untuk menyalurkan ide, opini, dan kreativitas mereka secara positif, sekaligus mempersiapkan diri menghadapi tantangan di dunia industri kreatif dan akademik global. Melalui capaian ini, Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Bunda Mulia Kampus Serpong berkomitmen untuk terus mendukung pengembangan potensi mahasiswa serta mendorong partisipasi aktif dalam berbagai ajang kompetitif di tingkat nasional maupun internasional.
The Chairperson of the Journal Is Me (JIM) Club stated that participation in AVISOC is expected to become a sustainable platform for students to positively channel their ideas, opinions, and creativity, while also preparing them to face challenges in the global creative industry and academic environment. Through this achievement, the Communication Science Study Program of Universitas Bunda Mulia Serpong Campus reaffirms its commitment to continuously supporting student potential development and encouraging active participation in various competitive events at both national and international levels.
