The Importance of Joining a Student Council in the COVID-19 Pandemic

When we participate in our school's student council organization activities, we will think that we will carry out many tasks, activities, and burdensome events. But not only that, OSIS is not just a place to organize, but we can make a lot of relationships with new friends, socialize with others, and work together. By joining the student council organization, we can gain experience by creating many activities, practicing our discipline in managing time, dividing tasks among members, etc.

If we are the type of person who is shy and can't get along with others, we can join the student council organization to increase our courage and develop our self-confidence. In addition, we can train ourselves for responsibility. For example, if we are given a task by the student council president or student council supervisor, we must do it immediately and appropriately. If there are obstacles and difficulties, then we can communicate. Communication is the primary and crucial thing in terms of organization. If this communication is not well established, things like conflict can occur. With smooth communication, we can give each other input and opinions and exchange ideas so that there are no misunderstandings. Therefore, we must maintain harmony with fellow members.

In addition to the importance of communication, we should respect the opinions of other members and provide good input so as not to offend anyone. The future benefits if we join organizations such as the student council and others, we can train our leadership spirit to advance our organization in the future. If we follow the student council, we deserve to always be enthusiastic in any situation. The current situation is challenging for us due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so we face some difficulties.

During our period of OSIS Dagen in 2020/2021 and 2021/2022, we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 also significantly affects student activities or student organizations, one of which is the activities of the Intra-School Student Organization (OSIS). With COVID-19, all organizational activities in several schools have been hampered or even eliminated. Many educational institutions are currently being shaken by the COVID-19 virus, which causes all academic activities to be impeded and carried out online (via the internet), including the activities of Intra-School Student Organizations.

However, this dire condition did not stop the Dagen Student Council from continuing. It didn't hinder the spirit and contribution to the Dagen Student Council. Even though there are many obstacles and a pandemic situation like this, we are still enthusiastic and fighting. We overcome this by holding various kinds of activities that are forced to go online. There are several activities that we have to organize online. For example, last year, we, OSIS Dagen, held several competitions/activities, such as Classmeeting Contest. Our Classmeeting Contests include PUBGM competitions, MLBB competitions, singing competitions, Decorating competitions, etc. We have to do the Classmeeting competition online. Even though our activities were carried out online with obstacles, thanks to God, all the activities that we held previously went like clockwork. We continued to be excited and motivated to continually work together and carry out various competitions in the future together. Let's learn together to be someone who can lead well, be full of creativity, and be a caring and intelligent person toward others. 

By: Yosef Giovindo Jong 

From: VIII Sriningsih