Joy shone on the face of Dheanisa Miftahul Adin as she took part in the second day of the First Period Commencement for Academic Year 2026/2027 in the Multipurpose Building at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. For this graduate of the Psychology Study Program in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FISHUM), commencement day is not just the end of her studies but the fruit of a long struggle that she saw through with the support of her family and the campus community.

Behind the graduation gown is a journey full of meaning: the prayers and support of her parents, the determination to make her family proud, and a learning experience in an environment that made her feel accepted and supported.

Dheanisa said she is very happy to have completed her education at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. She expressed her gratitude to her father and mother, who never stopped offering support and encouragement throughout her studies.

"I want to make my parents and family proud, because they have supported me so that I could finish my degree," she said.

As a student with a physical disability, comfort in carrying out academic activities was an important part of her college experience. Dheanisa felt that the UIN Sunan Kalijaga environment gave her room to learn and grow without feeling alone in facing various challenges.

In her view, the campus's friendliness toward people with disabilities is reflected in the support given by lecturers, friends, and volunteers at the Disability Service Center (PLD) of UIN Sunan Kalijaga. Their presence made her studies easier to manage.

She said her lecturers were open when she ran into difficulties in her coursework. Her classmates, too, were happy to help when she had trouble completing assignments.

"During my time at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, I felt comfortable because this campus is friendly to people with disabilities. I was greatly helped by my lecturers, friends, and PLD volunteers," she said.

Dheanisa's experience shows that inclusive education is not only about access to enter a university, but also about how each student receives the support needed to follow the learning process and complete their studies. Lecturers' openness, students' care for one another, and the support of disability services are part of a learning environment that values the diversity of students' needs.

Even though she has felt supported during her studies, Dheanisa hopes that efforts to create more inclusive learning will continue to be strengthened. One way, she suggested, is closer cooperation between the university and lecturers to make it easier for students with disabilities to take part in classroom activities.

For her, an inclusive academic environment is one that does not limit a person's opportunity to learn and pursue their goals because of a physical condition.

Closing her story, Dheanisa offered a simple but spirited message to other students with disabilities: do not give up easily in pursuing their education.

"Don't give up, stay motivated. You can do it. If I can do it, you can certainly do even more," she said.

Dheanisa's story is one portrait of students' journeys amid the diversity at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. On the second day of commencement, which involved 688 graduates, her presence is a reminder that educational success is measured not only by academic achievement but also by equal opportunity for every individual to grow and build a future.

Through an open academic environment, mutual support, and assistance services for students with disabilities, UIN Sunan Kalijaga continues to strengthen its commitment as an inclusive university. The campus is not only a place to gain knowledge but also a space where every student can develop their potential and pursue their aspirations without being held back by differences. (humassk)