USU PR - The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) held the USU Student Ambassador Selection Year 2024. This annual event is one of the important moments for students to showcase their talents, creativity, and abilities as the best representatives of the university. The election took place at the USU Auditorium on Sunday (17/11/2024).

In his speech, USU Secretary Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar, M.Ked (OG), Sp.O.G, Subsp. F.E.R., expressed his gratitude to the participants who enthusiastically participated in the series of competitions. According to him, this event is not only a competition, but also a space to recognize and appreciate the potential of USU students.

“This activity is not only a competition but also a space to identify and encourage talented students to become the best representation of our campus,” said Prof. Fidel.

This selection has started since October 2024, with a total of 484 participants who went through four strict selection stages, namely administrative selection; interview selection; talent selection; and workshops and training. During the workshop, participants were tested in various abilities such as soft skills, public speaking, and catwalk. From this process, 40 finalists were selected who underwent a six-day quarantine before the final night.

Apart from being a competition, the USU 2024 Student Ambassador Selection is also a valuable learning experience for the participants. Director of the Directorate of Student Achievement and Alumni Relations (Ditmawalumni USU), Rahma Yurliani, S.Psi, M.Psi, emphasized that this activity must be interpreted as a process to build oneself, not just to win.

“We hope that this activity can provide opportunities for students to build confidence as communicators who are able to leave a positive impression, both on campus and in the wider community,” said Rahma.

MEPRO USU Chairperson, Angelika Sarumaha, stated that student ambassadors are expected to not only focus on developing networks within the university, but also establishing relationships with communities, institutions, and organizations, both at the national and international levels.

“From the assessment indicators, there are public speaking skills, insight, and appearance. So the assessment criteria include public speaking, appearance, insight, and the way they carry themselves,” said Angelika.

With the election of the new student ambassadors, it is hoped that they can become figures who not only inspire on campus, but also in the wider community. So that they are able to carry out their duties as representatives of the university with dedication and responsibility, bringing the good name of USU to higher achievements.