The Faculty of Cultural Sciences established three start-ups on campus

JATINANGOR, 15 July 2025 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Padjadjaran University now has three start-ups located on campus. The three start-ups include a coffee shop called Poeta, a canteen called Inspirasa, and a second-hand shop called Second Chance.

Poeta was established on 1 November 2024 during the FIB Unpad anniversary celebration. Located on the first floor of the Dean’s Office building, the coffee shop employs interns from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. Reflecting its literary theme, the names of the beverages are derived from renowned writers worldwide, such as Lakoff Choco, Americano Gorky, and others.

Newly established this year, Inspirasa is the new cafeteria at FIB Unpad, managed by Dharma Wanita, an organization of civil servants’ wives dedicated to improving family welfare through educational, economic, and socio-cultural initiatives. With Dharma Wanita’s support, Inspirasa aims to meet the nutritional needs of students and staff, helping them stay energized and productive throughout the day.

FIB also operates Second Chance, a thrift store. The store was founded in 2023 at the suggestion of Prof. Aquarini Priyatna, Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. It aims to sell quality clothing and other items at low prices by accepting donations of used and still-in-good condition items. More importantly, the store also offers an internship program for students. Interns receive financial benefits in the form of an everyday allowance and reduced tuition fees. Operations Manager, Ferli Hasanah, said, “This internship program helps those struggling with their UKT or late scholarships, such as those receiving the KIP scholarship but whose funds have not yet been disbursed.”

Red. Lusiana Dewi dan Jauza Maryam Mumtazah