(Inspirational Story) Ahmad Danang Sagita, S1 Accounting Student, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga , class of 2021 from Banyuwangi, graduated on June 14, 2025, showed that accounting was not just a calculation behind the table. Armed with a strong foundation since SMK, Danang chose to continue his tracks at Feb Unair because he believes this department is super versatile , from the financial sector to digital startups, the presence of accountants is always needed. Danang was convinced that for him, FEB Airlangga was the perfect place to grow both intellectually and private.
"FEB UNAIR ITSELF is one of the best Faculty of Economics in Indonesia, the environment is competitive but supportive , its lecturer is inspiring , and the development opportunities are very broad, ranging from competitions, internships, research, to national and international conferences. So yeah, it's a perfect place to grow both intellectually and personally for me ."
Internship Experience at Bank Indonesia & BGA Group
Danang's internship journey is fairly brilliant. At Bank Indonesia (Head Office), he is believed to play the role of a junior financial analyst in the Department of Money Management: reconciles more than 1,500 expenditure reports, analyzing BOPO ratios and capital adequacy of PJPUR companies, to conduct benchmarking of cross -country money management technology.
His achievements led Danang to be the only internal present at the Indonesian Digital Financial Economy Festival and Indonesian Creative Work (Fekdi X KKI) 2024 with the President and Ministers, and were trusted as the Coordinator of Services & Accommodations at the Indonesian Sovereign Rupiah Festival (Ferbi) 2024. Internal officers, dive into NPAT analysis, OPEX, multinational company margin, and automation of reports via Power BI & QlikView, until they were chosen as Ambassadors of MSIB X BGA Group 2024.
Smartsea Indonesia Innovation & Conference Awards
The man from Banyuwangi developed his research in the Unair Fostered Village Development Program by examining the distribution chain of fishermen in Muncar, Banyuwangi. From the study was born Smartsea Indonesia, a mobile application that makes it easy for fishermen to upload real time catches and learn sustainable fisheries engineering.
The trial in 25 fishermen produced a real impact (distribution efficiency and increase in selling power) until the application was now adopted by the Banyuwangi Regency Fisheries and Maritime Agency. This achievement brought him to appear as a speaker at the National Senmaster and the 6th Open Society Conference International 2024.
"Through this experience, I learned that sometimes , all it takes is one small idea , if executed well , could be a solution to the problem that we have been thinking just ordinary."
Organization, committee & community service
During his studies at Universitas Airlangga, Danang was once the staff of PSDM Garuda Sakti Unair, held training for dozens of members, and the Chairperson of the HRD of the Unair Conservation Community, led the data collection of 5,000+ plants directly in the field. He also became the Head of Journalist Team and Radio Announcer at Genta Bawana Sakti FM, hone communication skills and storytelling.
In community service, Danang led the development of Smartsea Indonesia, the mobile -based e commerce application designed to help fishermen in Muncar markets the catch in real time. Thanks to this innovation, his team managed to achieve funding of Rp. 55 million from the Unair Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), and now the Smartsea application is available on Playstore.
In addition, it also initiated the Selaginella tea conservation project, herbal drinks from the endangered plant of Tamansari Banyuwangi Tourism Village. In two years, this product sold more than 3,000 cups and attracted tourists from Malaysia, Europe, to Brunei. The project received a total grant of more than Rp 115 million from the Ministry of Education and Culture and Unair.
"Through all that experience, I learned how to manage large scale projects , build real collaboration with society, handle reporting , and most importantly see the impact we can create through the knowledge we learn. It's not just about money or recognition , it 's about creating values and legacy
Message for younger siblings & hope for FEB Airlangga University
Of all this, Danang advised younger siblings to always explore while in lectures so that they not only get experience, but also to train mental and life perspectives that are not taught in class. For him the campus is an experimental field, a place to be free to explore new things, fail, learn again, and grow.
"Most importantly, don't go to college just for GPA. Build relationships, explore your strengths , and don't be afraid to appear. Even if you are introverted , there's always a way to shine in your own lane . Be students who can be relied upon, not just that can be seen by the KRS score"
Danang also hopes that FEB Unair will continue to expand cross -disciplinary and international collaboration, as well as adjusting the curriculum to real challenges. With an adaptive spirit, responsibility, and desire to give back to the community, Ahmad Danang Sagita proves that accounting students can lead innovation and change.
Author: AFEFA MAKARIM (E-Radio Airlangga University)
