Medan, August 6, 2026 — The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FT USU), welcomed a visit from SMA Swasta Islam Terpadu Permata Hati Tebing Tinggi at the FT USU Auditorium. The faculty was represented by Zaid Perdana Nasution, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Engagement, Cooperation, and Internationalization; Prof. Dr. Ir. Rosdanelli Hasibuan, M.T., Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni; and Ir. Titi Hayati, S.T., M.T., Senior Advisor. The school delegation was led by Lailly Ramadhani, M.Pd., Principal of SMA Swasta IT Permata Hati, together with accompanying teachers.
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The visit provided an opportunity for students to gain a closer look at higher education, particularly the academic environment at FT USU. Through the visit, students were introduced to university life, various engineering disciplines, and potential educational pathways they may consider after completing their secondary education.
The meeting also served as a platform for communication between FT USU and the school to broaden students’ perspectives and encourage their motivation to pursue higher education. Direct interaction with the university environment is expected to help students better understand the importance of academic preparation, character development, and selecting a field of study that aligns with their interests and potential.
The visit from SMA Swasta IT Permata Hati also strengthened the relationship between higher education and secondary education institutions. Such collaboration is important for expanding access to educational information, strengthening continuity in learning, and providing students with early exposure to the academic environment and learning processes of higher education.
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Through welcoming school visits such as this, FT USU reaffirms its commitment to creating opportunities for educational engagement with the community and educational institutions. These efforts are expected to broaden young people’s perspectives while strengthening the faculty’s contribution to advancing quality education.