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The activity aimed to highlight students’ contributions in supporting village development through various community service initiatives.

The exhibition featured documentation of activities, outputs from both main and non-main programs, as well as field stories representing nine KKN themes: clean water, energy, sanitation, institutional development, tourism village development, agriculture, business, education, and waste management.

In her remarks, Head of the Sub-Directorate for Student Character Development, Pipit Fitriani, S.Si., Ph.D., emphasized that KKN is a credit-bearing course that not only strengthens students’ technical competencies but also immerses them in the social dynamics and development of rural communities. She added that 3,965 residents benefited from this year’s programs. “KKN is not merely the application of knowledge; it is a real learning experience about community life, the role of village authorities, and social dynamics that cannot be fully understood in the classroom,” she stated.

During nearly a month of living in the village, students experienced many memorable moments of togetherness. They worked, learned, and lived alongside local residents, felt the warmth of the community, and built relationships that will not be easily forgotten. A wide range of activities, from communal work to daily interactions, enriched both their academic and personal journeys.

One participant, Yoel, a Geological Engineering student from the energy group, shared his reflection: “At first, I only wanted to fill my holiday, but 23 days in the village brought many ups and downs, and a new family.” His group constructed 15 solar-powered streetlights with the residents, improving nighttime road safety. For Yoel, the spirit of mutual cooperation became one of his most meaningful experiences.

A similarly impactful experience was shared by the waste management group, which established 12 Temporary Waste Collection Points (TPSS) and introduced a waste sorting system to the community. They faced challenges encouraging residents to adopt the new system but also witnessed positive changes as villagers began routinely bringing sorted waste. As part of their recycling education efforts, the group produced candles made from used cooking oil, which received enthusiastic responses from residents.

“We were delighted when residents tried the candles we made and smiled, saying, ‘So used cooking oil can be reused.’ Moments like that meant a lot to us,” said Taqiyyah, an Environmental Engineering student. She noted that the community’s support, even in simple forms, became a meaningful motivation throughout their program.

Through SEMARAK KKN ITB 2025, students not only presented their program outputs but also reflected on the valuable learning processes they experienced. The event served as a platform to celebrate their hard work and express appreciation to all parties involved in the implementation of KKN ITB 2025.