(Unila): Behind the toga and smiles on graduation day, there’s a long journey for Rohani Risnauli Nababan. This undergraduate Accounting student from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Lampung (Unila) achieved the distinction of Best Undergraduate, having completed three years, four months, and four days of study.
However, for Rohani, the achievement wasn’t just about the numbers or the grades. “The meaning of this achievement lies in the success of the people around me who have supported me with love throughout my studies,” she said.
Academically, she sees it as proof that hard work in pursuing knowledge is never in vain. From the moment she was a freshman, Rohani set high goals, believing that the title of best graduate was the ultimate achievement before officially becoming a Unila alumnus.
She maintained that goal, even though the college journey often presented challenges and demands for adjustment. His spiritual journey was inseparable from the role of his family. Her parents, older brother, and older sister were her greatest sources of motivation.
“I remember their role, the help, and support they provided very clearly. That’s what kept me going and growing,”she said.
In a circle of like-minded, motivated friends, Rohani found room to grow. She actively participated in organizations, skills training, committees, and even writing competitions.
For her, non-academic activities are a student privilege. “Academic learning is a right, while non-academic activities are a privilege for those who want to try,” she said.
Although only one of her many competitions resulted in a national championship, that didn’t dampen her enthusiasm for learning. When it comes to time management, Rohani chooses discipline and realism. A weekly schedule is her guide, with priorities as key.
The toughest challenges came when important activities clashed with class schedules. Often, she had to give up something she really wanted to participate in. “It was hard, but necessary,” she said.
The thesis phase also becomes a test in itself, especially when working on chapter IV. She stopped for a moment. However, the targets that had been set from the start strengthened her again.
It was through this process that Rohani learned empathy. “I realized not to be quick to judge friends who are struggling with their studies or their thesis,” she said. Now, she doesn’t hesitate to help friends who are struggling.
The life principles she has embraced since junior high school have become the foundation for every step of her academic journey. ” Do your best and let God do the rest, ” this principle drives her to pursue her studies with full commitment and sincerity, without relying on the spotlight.
Rohani also emphasized the significant role of lecturers, study programs, and campus facilities in her achievements. She viewed Unila as a campus that provides ample space for students to grow without pushing them beyond their capabilities.
After graduating, Rohani plans to implement her knowledge through work in her field, teaching, and sharing insights through social media, both academic and non-academic.
Her message to Unila students was simple yet poignant. “It’s okay to fall, but getting back up is the first and only decision you must make. Do your best, and the results will follow,” she said.
If her college journey had to be summed up in one sentence, Rohani would choose humility as her closing quote: “You don’t have to be in the public eye to be interesting. Do it quietly but with maximum effort, and many eyes will be captivated,” she concluded. [Muzamil Kakar]
