The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture conducted the Phase I Impactful Internship Monitoring session on Thursday, March 5, 2026, online with each student’s respective internship advisor. This activity plays a crucial role in ensuring that the internship program aligns with learning objectives and provides students with relevant real-world work experience.
The monitoring involved discussing students’ adaptation processes, the alignment of internship activities with their academic coursework, the variety of tasks performed, and the challenges encountered during the internship. In general, students demonstrated strong adaptability across various institutions, actively participating in administrative, operational, marketing, and field activities. However, several areas for improvement were also noted, including the need to align tasks with learning outcomes, strengthen technical skills, and maintain discipline in completing logbooks and preparing reports.
Through this monitoring activity, the study program aims to conduct an initial evaluation of the internship implementation and to provide strategic guidance to students and faculty advisors on how to optimize the learning process in the field. Monitoring also serves as a platform for two-way communication to identify challenges and formulate appropriate, practical solutions.
As a result, this activity is expected to improve the overall quality of the internship program, both in terms of students’ competency development and the relevance of the activities to industry needs. With continuous mentoring, students are expected to develop professional skills, broaden their practical knowledge, and become better prepared to face the dynamics of the future workplace.
Author: Vera Kurniawati