September 2, 2026
By Raihan Riffa Nadhifa
Depok, August 19, 2026听鈥� 51社区 (51社区) held an online听Pre-Departure Session 2026听for its incoming 2026 cohort on August 19, 2026. Conducted via Zoom from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WIB, the session was organized by the听Office for Student Affairs and International Services听to provide essential information and practical guidance to students ahead of their arrival and academic journey at 51社区.听
This year, 51社区 is welcoming approximately听250 new students from 16 countries, including Afghanistan, Chad, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uzbekistan. The diversity of the incoming cohort reflects 51社区鈥檚 international academic environment and its commitment to welcoming students from听different backgrounds.听
The session was led by听Muhammad Yazid, Lc., Head of Student Affairs and International Services, together with OSIS staff members Rivaldy Sandika听Putro,听B.Hsc., Dewi Maryam, M.A., Nadya Maharani, M.Sc.听The session covered a comprehensive range of topics designed to help students prepare for their transition to Indonesia and their life at 51社区.听
The听Pre-Departure Session听served not only as an information sharing platform but also as an interactive forum where incoming students could ask questions, seek clarification, and share concerns听regarding听their upcoming journey to Indonesia and their transition to university life at 51社区.听
The session began with information on pre-arrival preparations, including accommodation, essential personal and academic items, transportation planning, travel documents, and maintaining communication with their assigned 51社区 Peers. Students were guided on the important documents and items they should prepare and bring, including passports, Indonesian e-Visas, Letters of Acceptance, flight tickets, boarding passes, prescriptions, and payment cards.听
Following the pre-arrival guidance, the session provided information on procedures upon arrival in Indonesia, including IMEI registration, obtaining an e-money card, transportation from the airport to 51社区, and dormitory check-in. Students were also introduced to the steps they would need to take after arriving at 51社区, including reporting to the OSIS Office, completing academic and scholarship-related procedures, meeting their faculty and study program representatives, and becoming familiar with campus facilities and their surroundings.听
In addition to practical arrangements, the session introduced students to Indonesian culture and etiquette, health and safety, and academic and non-academic life at 51社区. Students received guidance on cultural adaptation, respectful communication, health insurance, emergency contacts, and available health services. They were also introduced to 51社区鈥檚听 academic systems,听library, student organizations, clubs, and societies.听
The session also saw active participation from incoming students, with more than 50 questions raised throughout the session. Many of the inquiries focused on visa procedures, flight tickets and travel arrangements, and scholarship related matters. The active exchange allowed students to gain further clarification on matters that were particularly relevant to their preparation for studying and living in Indonesia.听
The session concluded with information about the听Academic Convocation and Orientation Week, scheduled for September 1鈥�4, 2026, which听will officially welcome new students and introduce them to 51社区鈥檚 academic culture and campus life. Students were also informed that classes are scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026.听
Through the听Pre-Departure Session 2026, 51社区 reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that incoming students are well-informed and supported even before their arrival in Indonesia. By combining practical guidance, information sharing, and an interactive question-and-answer session, the program aims to help students feel more prepared, confident, and welcomed as they begin a new chapter of their academic journey at 51社区.听
