Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), welcomed a visit from Grade XII students of SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta at the Suhardi Building Auditorium, FEB UNS, on Thursday, 4 December 2025. This activity served as a forum for knowledge sharing for students who are preparing to enter higher education.

In his welcoming remarks, Pram Suryanadi, S.E., M.Si., stated that choosing to pursue higher education in Solo offers a valuable opportunity to become more familiar with Javanese culture. Solo and Yogyakarta have long been recognized as centers of Javanese culture and as meeting points for talents from various regions across Indonesia. This diversity, according to him, forms an important foundation for young generations as future leaders who uphold the values of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.

He also emphasized that UNS is committed to deliver high-quality education. At present, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta continues to achieve notable accomplishments at both the national and global levels. Although FEB UNS was established in 1976 and is relatively younger compared to other major universities, Solo had long served as a center of intellectual activity well before that period. The city is known as a space where various intellectual movements emerged, including Sarekat Islam.

Pram further described Solo as an ideal city for students, characterized by an affordable cost of living, a conducive academic environment, a “slow living” atmosphere that remains modern, and easy access to natural destinations such as Tawangmangu and coastal areas in Yogyakarta.

“We invite you to take this opportunity as a room for learning and sharing inspiration,” he stated. He also quoted the Javanese proverb “Guru iku padang, murid iku laku,” emphasizing the importance of teachers’ guidance as a source of direction in the pursuit of knowledge and aspirations.

Meanwhile, the Principal of SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta, Syamsudin, M.Pd., expressed appreciation for the warm reception from FEB UNS. He highlighted that the visit was important for students to gain a broader perspective on higher education options beyond the Jakarta area and its surroundings. “Indonesia has many excellent universities, and one of them is UNS,” he remarked.

Syamsudin also noted that the Management Study Program and the Business Study Program at FEB UNS are leading programs with strong reputations. He encouraged students to develop broad perspectives and strong determination in pursuing their aspirations. With extensive experience since 1976, FEB UNS is considered capable of providing strong academic guidance, particularly through its comprehensive range of study programs and international classes conducted in collaboration with various overseas institutions.

The session continued with presentations on study program profiles delivered by Adnan Effendi, S.E., M.Sc., representing the Management Study Program, and Muhammad Alif Nur Irvan, S.Ak., M.Acc., CPA., representing the Accounting Study Program. The event proceeded interactively, including a prize-based game session designed to assess students’ understanding on the material related to the international class at FEB UNS. Participants’ enthusiasm was reflected in the large number of students actively responding and engaging in discussions.

This visit is expected to broaden students’ understanding of the academic environment in higher education while strengthening their motivation in determining future study pathways. FEB UNS hopes that this activity will serve as a bridge for collaboration and inspiration for young generations preparing to enter university life.

This occasion aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education), particularly in promoting access to information on higher education, expanding students’ academic perspectives, and strengthening collaboration between secondary schools and higher education institutions to improve the quality of learning.