Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Indonesia
IPB University holds 'Sehat di Asrama, Nyaman Kuliahnya' health event for dormitory students
IPB University in Indonesia held a health event in a male student dormitory, offering health checks, morning exercise, a space to share concerns and a nutrition stall for students.
Why it matters: Students living in IPB University's dormitories were offered health checks, morning exercise and a space to share personal concerns at the event.
IPB University said the event, titled "Sehat di Asrama, Nyaman Kuliahnya" (Healthy in the Dorm, Comfortable in Your Studies), was organised by Agrianita of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology together with UPAMI, the university's student dormitory management unit.
According to the university, the event took place in the lobby of the C1 male student dormitory and featured dr Sesilia Fransiska.
The programme included morning exercise, health checks, a space for students to share personal concerns, a nutrition improvement stall and a stall for second-hand goods, the university said.
IPB University described the event as an effort to build healthy habits and create a comfortable dormitory environment, saying physical and mental health are important to support students' studies.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
Students in IPB University's dormitories were offered health checks, exercise and a space to talk about concerns, in what the university describes as an effort to build healthy habits and a comfortable dormitory environment.
