UNAIR NEWS – Four students from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) won a gold medal at the International Business Plan Competition & Conference. The event was organized by the Student Affairs of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and the FEB Student Executive Board of Universitas Brawijaya on Friday, June 21, 2024. The four students who made this achievement were Muhammad Raisa from the Islamic Economics Program, Tony Gunawan from Management Program, Shofiyatul Izzah from Accounting Program, and Yasmin Lail from Public Health Program.
Addressing ‘Strawberry Generation’ issue
Raisa revealed that his team had developed an innovation focusing on addressing mental health issues in Indonesia. Their project focused on mitigating the barriers related to accessibility, information, and human resources in handling mental health problems. According to data, approximately 34.9% of teenagers in Indonesia have experienced mental health issues.
He explained that the standards for psychologists in Indonesia do not yet meet the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. This results in a significant disparity given the population size. “We want to help, especially the ‘strawberry generation,’ in addressing issues of accessibility, information, and resources in the context of mental health,” he stated.
Raisa explained that the ‘strawberry generation’ refers to young people who are particularly vulnerable to pressure and life challenges, leading many to experience mental health problems.
Honoring beloved alma mater
In his interview, Raisa mentioned that one of their motivations for winning the competition was to honor their alma mater. He stated that achieving success in a prestigious international competition is not only a personal accomplishment but also a source of pride for Universitas Airlangga.
“We believe that a student should be able to make at least one or two accomplishments during their campus life. The desire to honor Universitas Airlangga is one of our biggest motivations,” said Raisa.
In conclusion, Raisa and his team highlighted the importance of fostering relationships and contributing through innovation and collaboration to solve problems in their community. “The interesting thing is how we can collaborate to bring together ideas from various backgrounds. We are grateful and hope that in the future we can continue to innovate to make Universitas Airlangga proud,” Raisa concluded.
Author: Adinda Aulia Pratiwi
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
