The delegation from the Communication Science Student Association (HMPS Ilmu Komunikasi) of Universitas Diponegoro arrived at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) at 11:34 AM Western Indonesia Time (WIB). Upon arrival, the participants were warmly welcomed by the committee from the Social Sciences Student Association (HIMASOS UNS) and directed to the gathering point on campus. Before entering the main hall, all participants first received refreshments to replenish their energy before the series of events commenced. Subsequently, participants were guided to the event hall and seated in the provided areas.

As the event took place on a Friday, an ISHOMA session (Istirahat, Sholat, Makan: Rest, Prayer, Meal) was held before the main agenda began. Male Muslim participants performed the Friday prayers, while female Muslim participants performed the Dhuhr prayers. This ISHOMA session provided ample time for participants to rest, pray, and have a meal to prepare for the core activities.

Following ISHOMA, participants reconvened in the event hall. The official proceedings were opened by the Masters of Ceremony (MCs) from both organizations, HIMASOS UNS and HMPS Ilkom Undip. The opening was followed by a tribute to the attending representatives, including the Head of the 2025 Comparative Study Committee, the Chairperson of HIMASOS UNS, and the Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip. The MCs read the comparative study agenda and invited participants to pray together according to their respective religions and beliefs. Next, all participants sang the Indonesian national anthem, “Indonesia Raya,” the “Mars Totalitas Perjuangan,” and the “Mars Undip” as a gesture of respect for their respective institutions.

A series of addresses commenced, starting from the Head of the 2025 Comparative Study Committee from HMPS Ilkom Undip, followed by the Chairperson of HIMASOS UNS, and concluding with an address from the Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip. These three speeches provided an introduction to the event’s objectives and expressed hopes for fostering good relations and a learning space between the two organizations.

The event then proceeded to the presentation session. HMPS Ilkom Undip first played its company profile video before delivering its presentation, which was met with enthusiastic applause from the participants. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip then introduced the Eskalasi Cabinet, explained its vision and mission, and presented the organizational structure and work programs of each department. As each department was introduced, its representatives stood up and greeted the participants directly. Afterwards, it was the turn of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of HIMASOS UNS to convey their vision, mission, organizational structure, and introduce the name of their cabinet for the year. The presentation also included an introduction of each department along with their respective work programs. Similarly, each department stood and greeted the participants directly when introduced.

Moving into the core activity, the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session began. Each department from HMPS Ilkom Undip was paired with a similar division from HIMASOS UNS. The pairings were as follows: PH with PH, ADVO with ADVO, KPSDM with PSDM, DIMAS with Sosmas, MIKAT with MIKAT, RISETIF with Research & Discussion, DEPBIS with Ekraf, DEPKOM External & MO with External, and DEPKOM Internal & Creative with Medinfo. Before the FGD started, participants were directed to their designated discussion points around the FISIP UNS area, guided by the HIMASOS UNS committee. The FGD was conducted in an open and cordial atmosphere, where each field exchanged experiences regarding work procedures, organizational culture, common challenges, and strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of work programs.

After the discussion session concluded, the activities continued with an ice-breaking session featuring games aimed at lightening the mood and strengthening interaction among participants. The game played involved guessing the names of singers, actors, and political figures based on combinations of displayed emojis. Participants were divided into groups and competed to answer quickly and correctly. The atmosphere was exciting, lively, and filled with laughter. The games session concluded with the presentation of prizes—snack necklaces—to the winners who correctly guessed the answers and accumulated the most points.

The event continued with the exchange of plaques between the organizations as a token of appreciation and a symbol of cooperation. HMPS Ilkom Undip presented a plaque to HIMASOS UNS, which was reciprocated with a plaque from HIMASOS UNS to HMPS Ilkom Undip. This exchange served as a symbolic moment representing the goodwill and collaborative commitment between the organizations. Following the plaque exchange, a joint documentation session was held with all participants to conclude the event. After documentation, participants were directed back to the gathering point to prepare to depart. With the end of this session, the Comparative Study activities between HMPS Ilkom Undip and HIMASOS UNS officially concluded. This event provided valuable experiences, broadened organizational perspectives, and served as an important moment to strengthen relationships and enrich inspiration between the student associations.

Day Two: Saturday, May 24, 2025

The series of Comparative Study activities by the Communication Science Student Association of Universitas Diponegoro continued with a visit to the Sociology Student Family (Keluarga Mahasiswa Sosiologi – KMS) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The delegation arrived at the FISIPOL UGM area around 9:20 AM WIB and was warmly welcomed by the committee from KMS UGM. Participants were guided to the event hall, completed registration, and occupied the prepared seats. The event was spiritedly opened by MCs from both organizations, KMS UGM and HMPS Ilkom Undip, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere. After the opening, the MCs paid tribute to the attending parties, including the Head of the Comparative Study Committee, the Chairperson of KMS UGM, and the Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip.

The activities continued with the singing of “Indonesia Raya,” the “Mars UGM,” and the “Mars Undip” in sequence. Then, the address session began with the Head of the Comparative Study Committee, followed by the Chairperson of KMS UGM, and closed by the Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip. All three expressed hopes that this event would be a beneficial space for learning, fellowship, and collaboration for both organizations.

After the address session, the event moved on to presentations from each organization. KMS UGM first showed its company profile video, then conveyed its vision and mission, and the organizational structure for its current period. Furthermore, the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of KMS UGM also introduced the cabinet name, its existing divisions, and each division’s flagship work programs. Each division stood and greeted the participants when mentioned. This was followed by HMPS Ilkom Undip playing its company profile video, which was met with enthusiasm by all participants. Afterwards, the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of HMPS Ilkom Undip delivered a presentation on the Eskalasi Cabinet, conveying the organization’s vision and mission, management structure, and introducing each department along with their operational work programs. Each department from HMPS Ilkom Undip also stood when introduced.

Following the presentation session, the activities continued with the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Before starting the discussion, participants were mobilized to predetermined points around the FISIPOL UGM area, guided directly by the KMS UGM committee. The FGD was conducted by sitting in a circle in an open space, creating an intimate discussion atmosphere. In this FGD, each department from HMPS Ilkom Undip was paired with a field from KMS UGM with a similar function: PH with PH, IO with PIDEM and MM, ADVO with ADVO, KPSDM with PSDM, MIKAT with MIKAT, DIMAS with DIMAS, DEPBIS with EKRAF, RISETIF with KRK, and DEPKOM & CREATIVE with HUMINFO.

In these discussions, each department discussed task correlations, operational work systems, challenges faced, and exchanged feedback and suggestions regarding work programs. The FGD proceeded in an active, open atmosphere with mutual respect for opinions.

After the FGD session concluded, the activities continued with a games session led by the MC. The game played was “Grab and Go.” In this game, each FGD pairing group was asked to send one representative to the front to retrieve specific items announced by the MC. The challenge was that the item brought could not be their own but had to be borrowed from another participant. Examples of called items included “lip balm,” “glasses,” or “identity card.” The fastest participant to bring the correct item earned a point, and the winners received prizes in the form of snack necklaces. The game atmosphere was very exciting and lively, full of spirit and laughter from all participants.

After the games session concluded, it was followed by the exchange of plaques between the organizations as a symbol of appreciation and a memento. HMPS Ilkom Undip presented a plaque to KMS UGM, and conversely, KMS UGM also presented a plaque to HMPS Ilkom Undip. This moment symbolized respect and a commitment to continually foster good relations between the two organizations.

The event was officially closed by the MCs, followed by a joint documentation session with all participants of the HMPS Ilkom Undip x KMS UGM Comparative Study. All participants gathered to capture the moment of togetherness and inter-organizational collaboration. With the conclusion of the documentation session, the Comparative Study activities between HMPS Ilkom Undip and KMS UGM were officially closed. This series was a valuable experience in expanding networks, serving as a beneficial space for the exchange of ideas and inspiration for future organizational development, and strengthening relationships between student associations across campuses.***