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Former Campus Mates Now Court Partners: UBSI Alumni Enjoy Padel Together

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) organized a padel event for its alumni.
  • The event aimed to strengthen connections and expand networks among graduates from various years and programs.
  • Alumni expressed enthusiasm for the activity, highlighting its benefits for maintaining relationships and fostering new connections.

Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) recently hosted a padel event designed to foster camaraderie and networking among its alumni. Held at Grand Garden Padel in Bekasi, West Java, the gathering brought together graduates from different academic years and study programs under the theme "Padel sports, once in the same campus, now on the same court."

It was really fun. We gained new connections and new friends from other campuses too.

— I Gusti Agus Dava DanendraAn UBSI alumnus describing his experience at the padel event.

The event served as more than just a sporting activity; it was a platform for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and build new professional and personal relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Participants emphasized the value of such informal gatherings in maintaining the bonds formed during their university days and expanding their social and professional circles.

I Gusti Agus Dava Danendra, an alumnus from the Accounting program, shared his positive experience, noting it was his first time playing padel with fellow alumni. "It was really fun. We gained new connections and new friends from other campuses too," he said. Danendra, who currently works in finance after graduating in 2025, hopes UBSI will continue to organize such events, seeing them as beneficial for maintaining fitness and broadening professional networks.

If possible, UBSI should hold this sustainably, continuously, so that we as alumni can still find connections, join, and get to know each other again. Events like this are good and must be sustainable.

— I Gusti Agus Dava DanendraAn alumnus expressing his hope for the continuation of alumni events.

Information about the event was disseminated through the UBSI alumni WhatsApp group, encouraging participation from those looking to utilize their free time and expand their connections. The initiative underscores UBSI's commitment to supporting its alumni community beyond graduation, providing opportunities for continued engagement and mutual support.

I found out from the alumni WhatsApp Group. I joined casually so I could make more connections and friends, as well as fill my free time.

— I Gusti Agus Dava DanendraExplaining how he learned about and decided to attend the event.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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