Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - The Agribusiness Study Program of the Faculty of Agriculture carried out monitoring and evaluation (monev) activities for students who were undergoing the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) internship program in five strategic partner locations on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. This activity aims to ensure that the internship process runs optimally and provide academic and technical assistance for students in the field.
The five internship locations are the Agricultural Training Centre (Bapeltan), Temanggung, Central Java, PIAT UGM, D.I. Yogyakarta, P4S Wanadelima, Kulon Progo, D.I. Yogyakarta, P4S Citra Muda Semarang, Central Java, and PT Tambi Tea Plantation Wonosobo, Central Java. The internship participants are 6th semester Agribusiness students.
Head of the Agribusiness Study Programme Isna Windani, S.P., M.Sc., when conducting Monev at PT Tambi Tea Plantation Wonosobo, Central Java said that the activity was carried out in the framework of Monev MBKM Internship to find out the ongoing implementation of MBKM Internship.
"Monev activities in the MBKM Internship programme are related to daily activities carried out by students, weekly, and the work programme of each agency. Then we need to continue the cooperation of the existing agencies, and expand the location of the MBKM Internship from the Regional level to the National level," her said
Monev activities are carried out directly at the partner location, with an agenda that includes dialogue with field supervisors, monitoring student activities, and discussions about obstacles and solutions in the implementation of the internship program. Students welcomed this visit because it was a means of evaluation as well as motivation for them to continue learning and contributing during the internship period.
In addition, the internship partners also expressed their appreciation for the synergy built with the UMPWR Agribusiness Study Programme in supporting the strengthening of student competencies. With the implementation of this monev, it is hoped that the MBKM internship programme will not only be a place for work practice, but also a bridge for students to be better prepared to face the world of work and the business world professionally, and have an impact on the wider community.
