UGM Arabic Study Program Student Contributes to the Energy Sector: Faris Zakiy Ramadhan Completes Internship at PLN
Yogyakarta, August 27, 2025 – Faris Zakiy Ramadhan, a 2023 student of the Arabic Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has successfully completed his field internship at PLN Indonesia Power UBP Kamojang PLTP Gunung Salak, Bogor, West Java. The one-month internship, held from July 1 to 31, 2025, placed Faris in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) division. His interests in community engagement, program development, writing, graphic design, and video editing motivated him to choose CSR, a field that closely connects corporate responsibility with the surrounding community.
Throughout the internship, Faris gained a wealth of new experiences. During the first week, he joined an orientation on the operational system of the Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP), learning about electricity production, distribution, and workplace safety practices. In the second week, he focused on CSR activities, including a visit to Pulosari Village, one of the company’s fostered communities. The program involved visits to a layer chicken farm, a community health post (Posyandu), and a live-in experience with local families. A highlight was the Bio Digester initiative, which transforms livestock waste into alternative household energy in the form of gas, along with byproducts such as organic liquid and solid fertilizers. This program not only supports clean energy but also enhances the welfare of the village community.
Selama menjalani magang, Faris mendapatkan berbagai pengalaman baru. Pada minggu pertama, ia mengikuti pengenalan mengenai sistem kerja Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Panas Bumi (PLTP), mulai dari proses produksi listrik hingga distribusinya kepada masyarakat, serta mempelajari aspek keselamatan kerja. Memasuki minggu kedua, ia mulai difokuskan pada bidang CSR dengan melakukan visitasi ke Desa Pulosari sebagai desa binaan perusahaan. Kegiatan ini mencakup kunjungan ke peternakan ayam petelur, posyandu, serta live in di rumah warga. Salah satu program unggulan yang menjadi perhatian adalah pengelolaan Bio Digester, yaitu pemanfaatan limbah organik kotoran ternak yang menghasilkan energi alternatif berupa gas untuk kebutuhan rumah tangga serta produk turunan berupa pupuk organik cair maupun padat. Program ini tidak hanya mendukung energi bersih, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa binaan.
In the third and fourth weeks, Faris contributed to extended CSR initiatives such as earthworm farming, designing educational leaflets for Posyandu, editing tutorial videos on mineral block production, and engaging with local residents and children in the fostered village. He described these activities as similar to UGM’s Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program, given their strong emphasis on community interaction.
As an Arabic Study Program student, Faris acknowledged the challenges of adapting to the energy industry’s highly technical environment. However, through collaboration and discussions with engineering students from various fields, he was able to broaden his interdisciplinary understanding and discover the relevance of humanities students in CSR development. This experience not only enriched his academic journey but also strengthened his conviction that students of literature can play a meaningful role in advancing sustainable development in energy, environment, and society.
Author: Faris Zakiy Ramadhan
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