UBSI Yogyakarta Alumni Inspires Students with Hospitality Career Story
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Yoga, an alumnus of the Hospitality program at UBSI Yogyakarta, shared his career journey with current students.
- He emphasized that campus learning provides not only theory but also character development and adaptability crucial for the hospitality industry.
- Yoga encouraged students to leverage their college years for skill enhancement, experience building, and professional networking.
Yoga, an alumnus of the Hospitality program at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) Kampus Yogyakarta, motivated current students by sharing his career path in the hotel industry. He highlighted that a smooth start is not always necessary, as every process becomes valuable experience.
Yoga, who graduated in 2026 and now works as Front Office at Hotel Amaris Malioboro Yogyakarta, explained that his time at UBSI equipped him with essential theoretical knowledge, character, work ethic, and adaptability. These, he noted, are vital for success in the dynamic hospitality sector.
"I hope my fellow students can utilize their college years to enhance their competencies, gain more experience, and build professional networks from an early stage," Yoga stated. He also discussed the challenges he faced entering the workforce, stressing that the hospitality industry demands excellent service, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to change.
The discussion provided students with a realistic view of the professional world, inspiring them to pursue consistent learning, continuous development, and courage in facing challenges. UBSI views alumni engagement as crucial for creating a learning ecosystem closely aligned with industry needs, fostering practical insights and inspiration for students preparing for a competitive job market.
I hope my fellow students can utilize their college years to enhance their competencies, gain more experience, and build professional networks from an early stage.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.