Frosh Project ID

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Frosh assists 431 new students from ITB and UPI in learning socio-emotional skills using creative learning media based on technology.

Program Overview

Frosh is a mentorship program designed for new college students aimed at developing socio-emotional skills, such as critical thinking and empathy, through technology-driven and creative learning methods. The program is implemented at two prominent universities in Bandung, ITB and UPI, with mentors from second- and third-year students.

Program Objectives

The goal of the Frosh program is to help new students develop the essential socio-emotional skills needed for success in college life. The two main skills emphasized are critical thinking and empathy, which are expected to strengthen students' resilience against social challenges and violent extremism.

Program Background

Frosh began with the experiences of two of our friends, Elfreda and Catherina. Elfreda struggled with critical thinking and often accepted incorrect information and stereotypes. Meanwhile, Catherina felt that diverse identities should be valued, but many of her peers lacked empathy for differences. Their stories reflect the challenges faced by many new students.

A 2019 survey conducted among 1,415 students in Bandung revealed that 39% of students felt the greatest pressure during their first year. This highlights the importance of the Frosh program in helping new students cope with these challenges through improved socio-emotional skills.

Methods and Approach

Frosh utilizes a combination of online and offline learning methods. The program integrates technology with web-based modules presented in a gamified narrative format.

The key messages of the program are:

• Understanding identity diversity

• Emotional management

• Information management

• Creative problem-solving

The mentoring process involves direct interaction with experienced mentors and is supported by various practical activities relevant to students' everyday lives.

Program Outcomes

• The Frosh program successfully reached over 1,000 new students at ITB and UPI in 2022.

• The program has shown high satisfaction levels among participants, with an average rating of 4.65/5.0 for the overall experience and 4.725/5.0 for the perceived benefits.

Testimonial

“Since joining the Frosh 2.0 mentoring with my friends and my super-friendly mentor, I’ve stopped generalizing about certain groups and started socializing more openly with others.” – Josephine Puspitasari, ITB Batch 1

“The Frosh mentoring activities were fun, involving interactive games with the mentors and board games. The materials we learned were very useful and can truly be applied in daily life.” – Izar Syarafudin, ITB Batch 1

Enhance New Students' Socio-Emotional Skills with Frosh

Help new students develop the essential socio-emotional skills crucial for their success on campus with Frosh. With an effective approach, this program helps students learn critical thinking, empathy, and emotional management.

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