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Japanese Literature Student Named Best Graduate of the Faculty of Humanities at the 176th Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Faculty of Humanities held its 176th graduation ceremony. During this ceremony, one of the graduates from the Japanese Literature Study Program, Ni Kadek Sakura Julia, was named the Best Graduate of the Faculty of Humanities, achieving an outstanding Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.95.
Reflecting on this achievement, Sakura expressed her deep gratitude and admitted that she had never expected to be selected as the faculty's best graduate. According to her, throughout her university years, she simply focused on giving her best in every stage of the learning process. She also emphasized that this accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of her parents, family, lecturers, friends, and everyone who continuously encouraged and assisted her throughout her studies.
During the graduation ceremony, Sakura was also entrusted with representing all graduates in delivering a farewell address before the lecturers, the Dean, and all ceremony participants. The experience was deeply meaningful to her. Although she initially felt nervous, she did her best to express her gratitude and appreciation to everyone who had supported her. After completing her speech, she felt both relieved and delighted to have fulfilled the responsibility entrusted to her.
Behind her academic success, Sakura maintained a consistent study routine throughout her university years. She studied course materials progressively, summarized lecture notes after each class, and reviewed them regularly. Whenever she encountered material she did not fully understand, she sought guidance from her lecturers or discussed it with her classmates. In her view, studying consistently over time is far more effective than waiting until just before examinations.
Like many students, Sakura also faced various challenges during her studies. She found courses that required in-depth understanding and involved complex material particularly demanding. While working on her undergraduate thesis, she also encountered difficulties during the research and data analysis stages. Nevertheless, she remained disciplined, maintained regular discussions with her academic supervisor, and never hesitated to seek feedback whenever she encountered obstacles. Through this approach, she successfully completed her thesis within one month and prepared it for the thesis defense.
Throughout her time at university, Sakura was actively involved in the Japanese Literature Student Association (HMPS) for three years and participated in numerous organizing committees for student activities. According to her, these experiences helped her develop leadership, teamwork, and adaptability.
Despite her demanding schedule, Sakura consistently prioritized her academic responsibilities by setting clear priorities and maintaining a daily schedule. She believes that discipline and effective time management are the keys to balancing academic commitments, organizational activities, work, and other responsibilities.
UDAYANA UNIVERSITY