Inspirational Message - "In my opinion, UIN Jakarta is a miniature of Indonesian politics," said Mahbubi, an alumnus of the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program at UIN Jakarta, during a talk show at "EXPOSE UIN Jakarta 2025" in the Student Center Hall on Thursday (06/02).

Mahbubi, who is currently involved in stand-up comedy and is an influencer, stated, "By participating in both internal and external organizations, we learn a lot about the meaning of maturity and how to understand real politics outside the campus. I was taught how to socialize with good politics and take many positive things," he added.

Mahbubi's statement reflects the reality of student politics, which often serves as a learning ground for future leaders. UIN Jakarta is known as a campus with diverse student organizational dynamics, ranging from intra-campus organizations to extra-campus organizations that often engage in intellectual debates and contests of ideas.

Self-Development Through Autodidacticism
At UIN Jakarta, it's important to note that campus community life develops dynamically. For instance, activities within internal campus organizations, such as the Student Council (DEMA), Student Senate (SEMA), and Student Activity Units (UKM), can serve as opportunities for self-development. On the other hand, external campus organizations like the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII), Islamic Student Association (HMI), Muhammadiyah Student Association (IMM), and other extra-campus organizations bring unique characteristics and encourage students to think critically.

Based on these phenomena and his experiences as a student, he believes that the academic environment on campus bears similarities to the national political landscape.

In addition to discussing campus politics, Mahbubi also emphasized the importance of self-development through autodidacticism. He encouraged students not to rely solely on formal education but to actively explore their individual interests and talents. "Deepen your interests autodidactically and continue to explore your passions to achieve excellence," advised Mahbubi, who was also active in the stand-up comedy community during his college years.

In closing, Mahbubi quoted Sayyidina Ali's words about changing times and how people must adapt. "Times continue to change, so the education you receive is different from that of your parents and older siblings. Follow and live according to the existing times," he said.

This statement serves as a reflection that, in both campus life and life in general, adaptation and understanding of changing times are key for the younger generation in facing future challenges. *RMr