From Campus to the Workplace: Magang Berdampak Programs Offer Hope for Students

The Impact Internship Program is one of the programs eagerly awaited by students. This is no exception for students at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta. The Impact Internship Program is a source of hope, a place to hone skills in the workplace.

“I’m really excited about the Impact Internship Program. The experience will definitely be broader, with mentors who are experts in their fields. I think there will be many benefits to gain, not just financial ones,” said Indra Kurniawan, a student at Unisa Yogyakarta, on Thursday (July 17, 2025).

Awan, who is studying Communication Science at Unisa Yogyakarta, is trying to secure an Impact Internship in the field of content creation. “It’s related to my field of study. While working, I can also learn directly, right?” said the man from Magelang.

Another Unisa Yogyakarta student, Rizqi Hendrika Nugraha, shares similar sentiments with Awan. She also wants to experience the real world of work. Additionally, he believes that an internship will help expand his network. “It also supports the government’s program,” Awan explained.

Rizqi hopes that with his experience as a content creator, he will find it easier to adapt in the future. “I do enjoy creating content. I also hope to contribute to the company in the future. Hopefully, the content I create will go viral,” Rizqi expressed.

Unisa Yogyakarta student Khairunisa Trisna Safitri believes that impact internships can provide long-term benefits. “The companies involved in impact internships are large companies, which can provide valuable experience and add to one’s portfolio. The hope is that upon graduation, the chances of entering the workforce will be greater,” said Nisa.

Unlike Awan and Rizqi, who chose the field of content creation, Nisa opted for video editing. She chose video editing after gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical experience during her studies.

“I’ve always enjoyed editing videos. In the previous semester, there was also a cinematography course, so video editing is perfect for filmmaking, which made me even more interested. I hope to develop my skills further during the internship,” Nisa said.

Previously, according to kemdiktisaintek.go.id, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) officially launched the Impactful Internship Program 2025 at Building D of Kemdiktisaintek as part of the strategic direction for higher education transformation toward the concept of “Impactful Campus,” Monday (June 16, 2025).

The Impactful Internship Program aims not only to increase student participation in the workforce but also to cultivate change agents capable of addressing future challenges.

“This program is designed not only to increase internship participation rates, but also to prepare students to become agents of change. We are not just producing graduates, but agents of change who possess social awareness, professional skills, and global competitiveness,” said Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Prof. Brian Yuliarto.

This launch also marks the beginning of the implementation phase of the program, which has been in preparation since early 2025. This program is a response to the educational transformation that demands students no longer confine themselves to classrooms and theory alone.

“Students need to be given the opportunity to engage directly in the workplace, solve real-world problems, and build professional networks across sectors. This program is not just an ordinary internship but part of the broader ‘Impactful Campus’ strategy that integrates experiential learning, social contribution, and connections between the campus and the workplace,” explained Minister Brian.