The English Department Student Association (HIMARIS) was established in 2006 by the first cohort of the English Department students. HIMARIS serves as the department’s student organization, providing a platform to channel aspirations and organize activities that enhance both academic and non-academic skills for all English Department students. The activities conducted by HIMARIS are beneficial for students in various ways, including improving communication skills, gaining organizational experience, enhancing soft skills, and fostering other positive attributes.
HIMARIS organizes numerous activities both on and off campus. One of its annual flagship programs is the Annual English Competition Polban (AECP). This event is an English language competition for high school students across Bandung, hosted by the English Department and managed entirely by HIMARIS members. The program aims to spark interest in learning English among high school students and to promote the English Department of Politeknik Negeri Bandung to the public.
HIMARIS also conducts off-campus activities, such as community service projects. One notable initiative involves teaching English lessons to elementary school children around the campus area. Additionally, they regularly organize communal activities, such as a buka bersama (breaking fast together) with orphans at nearby orphanages.
To strengthen connections with other student organizations on campus, HIMARIS actively participates in events organized by other Polban organizations. These include activities like PORSENI (Sports and Arts Week), LITANIA (Business Administration Futsal League), and other engaging events. For English Department students at Polban, joining HIMARIS is a valuable opportunity to develop their potential beyond academic abilities honed during lectures.
For the latest updates on HIMARIS activities, follow their Instagram account: @himarispolban.