South Tangerang, FAH Online News – The Arabic Language and Literature Study Program (BSA), Faculty of Adab and Humanities (FAH), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, organized a Final Thesis Completion Acceleration Seminar (Journal Article or Undergraduate Thesis) on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) at the FAH Theater Room, 5th Floor. The event served as a strategic initiative by the study program to equip students with the knowledge, motivation, and practical strategies necessary for completing their final projects on time and producing high-quality academic work.

The seminar was attended by BSA students from various cohorts and was led by the Head of the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program, Dr. Minatur Rokhim, M.A., accompanied by the Vice Head of the Program, Mugy Nugraha, M.Si. Several faculty members also participated as speakers, sharing their experiences and practical tips for successfully completing final academic projects.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Minatur Rokhim emphasized that students from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts have a significant opportunity to complete their studies by the seventh semester. According to him, the academic workload during the final semesters is relatively lighter, allowing students to focus their time and energy on their final projects.

“For students from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts, graduating in the seventh semester is a very realistic opportunity,” he stated before the seminar participants.

He also encouraged students to begin planning their final projects as early as possible, whether in the form of a thesis or a scholarly article, so that the process can be carried out in a more structured and measurable manner.

During the presentation session, Dr. Cahya Buana, M.A. highlighted the importance of preparing for research at an early stage. He stressed that one of the key factors in successfully completing a final project is the ability to determine a clear and relevant research topic from the outset.

According to him, students should begin deciding whether they will pursue a thesis or a scholarly article and intensify their reading of academic journals, scholarly articles, and previous studies. Such preparation will help them identify research gaps and develop appropriate theoretical frameworks.

“The earlier you read and map previous studies, the easier it will be to identify the direction of your research,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Yeni Ratna Yuningsih, Ph.D. discussed the psychological aspects that often become the greatest obstacles for students in completing their final projects. Based on her experience supervising students, many delays in graduation are caused not by a lack of academic ability but by fear and self-doubt.

“Most students do not get started because they are afraid of themselves,” she remarked.

Prof. Yeni explained that the fear of taking the first step often leads students to postpone their research process until they lose momentum. Therefore, she encouraged students to build self-confidence, set realistic completion targets, and cultivate consistent reading habits in order to identify compelling research corpora with strong novelty value.

“Start with small steps. Do not wait until everything is perfect to begin, because the research process will develop as you move forward,” she advised.

In the following session, Dr. Umi Kulsum, M.A. encouraged students to select research topics that align with their interests, passions, and areas of expertise. According to her, genuine interest in a subject serves as a crucial factor in maintaining motivation and consistency throughout the research process.

“For me, the principle of completing a final project is choosing something you enjoy and understand well,” she stated.

She added that success in completing academic studies is determined not only by intellectual ability but also by work ethic, discipline, and a strong willingness to learn.

“Successful students are those who possess a strong work ethic and high enthusiasm,” she added.

Throughout the event, the seminar atmosphere remained interactive and enthusiastic. Participants actively raised questions regarding research topic selection, strategies for finding references, time management techniques, and ways to maintain motivation during the final project process.

Through this seminar, the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program hopes that students will be better prepared to face their final semesters with careful planning, strong mental resilience, and high motivation. In addition to providing academic insights, the event served as a space for reflection, encouraging students to develop concrete and effective plans for completing their final projects on schedule.

With earlier preparation and continued support from faculty members and the study program, BSA students are expected to produce scholarly works that not only fulfill graduation requirements but also contribute to the advancement of knowledge, particularly in the fields of Arabic language, literature, and culture.

Authors: Asri Komala Khairani, Deny, and Kasih Nur

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