UPJ Accounting Team Won 3rd Place in National Debate Competition 2024

Bintaro, South Tangerang 02/12/2024 - Students of Universitas Pembangunan Jaya (UPJ) Department of Accounting once again made a proud achievement. The debate team consisting of Adven Filipi Baresi (Accounting 2022), Dwi Rahmadhani Purwanti (Accounting 2022), and Rayshamita Kayla Mahensahrani (Accounting 2023) won third place in the 2024 National Debate Competition organized by Budiluhur University on October 24-25, 2024.    

This event was part of the 12th BL PART series of activities, which took place with great fanfare. The UPJ team showed outstanding performance since the competitive preliminary round, making it through to the Grand Final held on October 24, 2024. The UPJ team demonstrated sharp argumentation skills and solid critical thinking in the final demonstrated sharp argumentation skills and solid critical thinking.    

The winner was announced on October 25, 2024, when the UPJ team was crowned the third-place winner. This achievement is even more proud because it was achieved through intensive preparation directly guided by Farhan Fadil Ghifari, S.Ak., M.Ak., lecturer of UPJ Department of Accounting.    

“I am also proud of the success of Universitas Pembangunan Jaya students in this debate event. The ability to convey arguments and the ability to think critically that they have is an important asset in this event. I hope this achievement can be continued and improved by students by participating in other debate events.” said Farhan Fadil Ghifari.    

This success not only reflects the excellence of UPJ students in the academic field but also emphasizes their qualified communication and analysis skills. This competition provides a space for students to hone their critical thinking skills, broaden their horizons, and interact with current issues that are relevant at the national level.    

“This competition provided a broad experience, especially in improving our ability to think critically and deliver arguments in a structured manner. We are incredibly grateful for the support from our supervisors and friends at UPJ. This achievement is a motivation for us to continue learning and achieving in the future,” said Adven Filipi Baresi, one of the debate team members.  

With this achievement, it is hoped that other UPJ students will be inspired to continue to excel and bring the good name of the university in the national and international arena.   

Author: Gisela Rara Wening Pinasthi (2022041101) | Editor: Muhammad Amas Dzulyana