UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Fransisca Ervin Ayu Puspita Ningrum, student of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNS brought new proud achievement for the university by Winning the 1st place in Sukoharjo District Tourism Ambassador Election 2021 at the end of October 2021. The last-semester student admitted that she was delighted and grateful for the achievement.
“Grateful, touched, and proud to be trusted to represent Sukoharjo and introduce it to more people. But I fully comprehend that this is not the end, but a beginning to work together in assisting the government in promoting tourism in Sukoharjo and a beginning to be a better person,” Ervin stated on Sunday (14/11/2021).
The long selection process started on May 2021 with a myriad of selection stages from written examination, public speaking, and interview. The written examination was on tourism and general knowledge, followed by a public speaking assessment in which the participant received a question to be answered in front of the juries and other contestants. “The interview consists of Javanese language examination, English, tourism, nationalism, and general knowledge,” she added.
Ervin stated that one of her reasons to participate in the contest was because she did not want to miss a valuable experience to be part of Sukoharjo Tourism Ambassador. She also feels that being an ambassador will provide an opportunity for her to develop her potential better. “Not only for my personal interests but also for the interests of people,” she said.
The ambassador also shared that she received full supports from her family, especially during the delay in the grand final round due to the severe Covid-19 condition in Indonesia. Ervin hoped that her new title could contribute to the Sukoharjo Tourism Ambassadorial name. She will continue to promote all aspects of the Sukoharjo District to the community.
“As a university student, keep trying to be good at academics but do not forget the environment and neighborhood. We need to be sensitive and responsive to help our surroundings,” she concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti