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The Role of Interpersonal Communication in Enhancing Student’s Academic Success
and Social Skill at Vocational College, Universitas Diponegoro
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Universitas Diponegoro, Jalan Erlangga Tengah No.17, Semarang 50241
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Universitas Diponegoro, Jalan Erlangga Tengah No.17, Semarang 50241
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emotional and physical support, helping them adapt to Warahmah et al., 2023). The data obtained from interviews
new environments and develop a positive self-image. and observations will be analyzed using a thematic
Public speaking training can significantly improve analysis approach. The analysis process includes
students' communication skills, allowing them to transcripts of interviews and observation notes. The
effectively inform, inspire, motivate, and persuade others preparation of narratives based on these themes is to
(Wijayanto & Qana'a 2024). These skills are essential for a describe the role of interpersonal communication among
wide range of communication activities and can enhance students.
students' abilities both inside and outside the campus
environment, contributing to their overall personal and 4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
professional development.
Several studies on interpersonal communication The Role of Interpersonal Communication in the
among students highlight several challenges, including Campus Environment of the Vocational College of
communication anxiety and cultural differences. Studies Universitas Diponegoro
show that many college students experience fear or
anxiety when communicating with professors or Based on the literature review that has been carried out,
classmates, which can hinder effective interaction and interpersonal communication plays a very important role
lower the quality of social relationships on campus. in the campus environment, especially in the Vocational
Cultural differences among students from different College of Universitas Diponegoro. Interpersonal
backgrounds can lead to difficulties in adapting to each communication not only serves as a tool for exchanging
other's communication styles, potentially leading to information, but also as a means to build harmonious
misunderstandings (Fitri & Yuliana, 2024). Overcoming social relationships, enhance collaboration, and support
these barriers requires the development of intercultural students' academic success and social skills
communication skills, including understanding different development.
cultural norms and building trust (Putri et al., 2024). In the campus environment, interpersonal
Effective interpersonal communication strategies, such communication between students and lecturers has a
as openness, empathy, positive behaviors, supportive significant impact on learning motivation and academic
behaviors, and finding commonalities, can help foster achievement. Research shows that students who have
harmonious relationships among students from different good interpersonal communication relationships tend to
religious backgrounds (Astuti et al., 2024). These findings be more involved in academic activities, such as class
emphasize the importance of addressing communication discussions and group projects. Open communication
challenges to promote effective interaction and social between students and lecturers also contributes to
cohesion in a diverse academic environment. increased learning motivation and academic outcomes.
According to Budiwinarto et al. (2024), effective
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY communication between lecturers and students can
create a familiar and warm lecture atmosphere, which in
This study uses qualitative descriptive research turn increases student learning motivation. This is
methods to explore various social phenomena. The especially relevant in the context of the Vocational College
qualitative approach allows researchers to transfer of Universitas Diponegoro, where students are often
findings from a specific case to a similar social situation, involved in various academic activities such as research
focusing more on the research process than on the results groups, community projects, and student organizations.
(Rifa’i, 2023; Waruwu, 2024). This study shows that Good communication between lecturers and students
qualitative descriptive methods are able to provide can facilitate a more effective learning process, help
comprehensive insights into complex social problems. students understand the material better, and encourage
The research subjects consist of active students at active participation in class discussions.
Universitas Diponegoro. The selection of informants is In addition, interpersonal communication also plays an
carried out using the purposive sampling technique, which important role in the academic collaboration process.
is to select individuals who have experience relevant to the Students in Vocational Colleges often work in teams to
research topic. The criteria for selecting informants complete projects or group assignments. The ability to
include students from various majors. Students who are communicate effectively, such as openness, empathy,
active in campus organizations or activities. Students who and a positive attitude, is indispensable to ensure that
are willing to share their experiences related to each team member can contribute optimally and avoid
interpersonal communication. It is estimated that there conflicts that may arise due to differences of opinion
will be 3 informants involved in this study. Qualitative (Nurrachmah, 2024). Thus, good interpersonal
approaches, including interviews, observations, and field communication not only supports individual academic
notes, are typically used for data collection (Waruwu, success, but also improves the quality of collaboration
2024). The data collection method is carried out through within the group.
interviews by asking questions to the interviewees to get The diverse and dynamic campus environment at the
information about the research topic (Sugiyono, 2020). Vocational College of Universitas Diponegoro provides
This approach involves data reduction, presentation, and opportunities for students to interact with peers, lecturers,
conclusion drawing (Waruwu, 2024; Susanto et al., 2023; and other community members. This interaction allows
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students to develop important social skills, such as the Challenges in Interpersonal Communication in the
ability to speak in public, listen actively, and empathize Campus Environment
with others. These skills are not only useful in an academic
context, but also in professional life after graduation. Although interpersonal communication has many
According to Tazkia & Damayanti (2024), the development benefits, there are several challenges faced by students in
of social and communication skills is essential for communicating in the campus environment. These
students' success in academic and professional challenges can hinder effective interaction and affect the
environments. Public speaking training, for example, can quality of social relationships among students. Several
significantly improve students' communication skills, challenges were also identified in this study. Some
allowing them to effectively inform, inspire, motivate, and students experience anxiety when communicating with
persuade others. At the Vocational College, students are lecturers or when speaking in front of class, which can
often involved in project presentations, group discussions, hinder effective interaction. In addition, differences in
and student organization activities, all of which require cultural and language backgrounds are also factors that
good communication skills. By developing these skills, affect communication between students.
students can not only succeed in academic activities, but One of the main challenges in interpersonal
also build strong social networks that can support their communication is communication anxiety, especially
future careers. when students have to interact with lecturers or
Interpersonal communication also plays an important classmates. According to Fitri & Yuliana (2024), many
role in building social networks in the campus students experience fear or anxiety when communicating
environment. Students at Universitas Diponegoro's with lecturers or classmates, which can hinder effective
Vocational College come from a variety of cultural, interaction and reduce the quality of social relationships
religious, and social backgrounds, which creates an on campus. This anxiety can be caused by a variety of
environment rich in diversity. In this context, effective factors, such as a lack of confidence, fear of
interpersonal communication can help students build misunderstanding, or fear of being judged by others. At the
harmonious relationships with friends from various Vocational College of Universitas Diponegoro,
backgrounds. communication anxiety can be a barrier for students to
Research shows that effective communication actively participate in class discussions or project
contributes to emotional support among college students. presentations. To overcome this challenge, efforts are
College students feel more comfortable sharing personal needed to increase student confidence through
or academic problems with their close friends, which communication training and support from lecturers and
helps reduce stress and improve mental well-being. peers. Additionally, creating a welcoming and inclusive
Lecturers who are open and empathetic are also environment can also help reduce communication anxiety
considered to provide significant emotional support for among students.
students. Astuti et al. (2024) emphasized the importance Another challenge faced in interpersonal
of openness, empathy, and positive behavior in communication is the cultural differences and
establishing interfaith friendships. In a diverse campus communication styles among students from various
environment such as a Vocational College, students need backgrounds. In a diverse campus environment such as
to understand and respect the cultural differences and the Vocational College of Universitas Diponegoro,
values shared by their peers. By implementing effective students come from different regions with different
interpersonal communication, students can build cultures, languages, and values. These differences can
relationships that are based on mutual understanding and lead to difficulties in adapting to each other's
respect, which in turn creates an inclusive and communication styles, potentially leading to
harmonious campus environment. misunderstandings (Fitri & Yuliana, 2024). To overcome
In addition, interpersonal communication also plays a these challenges, it is necessary to develop intercultural
role in building professional networks. Students report communication skills, including understanding different
that good interpersonal communication helps them build cultural norms and building trust (Putri et al., 2024).
strong relationships with classmates and lecturers. Many Students need to be taught to appreciate differences and
students use social media and instant messaging apps develop an empathetic attitude towards friends from
like WhatsApp to communicate, which makes it easier for different backgrounds. Additionally, the use of clear and
them to make new friends and strengthen existing bonds. assertive language can also help reduce
Students who are active in student organizations or misunderstandings that may arise due to cultural
community projects have the opportunity to interact with differences.
various parties, including lecturers, alumni, and The use of social media as the main communication
professionals in their fields. The ability to communicate tool helps students in establishing interpersonal
effectively can help students build good relationships with relationships. However, some students revealed that
these parties, which can open up opportunities for online communication sometimes reduces the depth of
internships, research collaborations, or even post- interaction compared to face-to-face communication. In
graduation jobs. today's digital era, social media has become an integral
part of student life. While social media can facilitate
interpersonal communication, its excessive use can also
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