: The "sedosen" group serves as a critical support system. Students frequently acknowledge their "teman sedosen pembimbing" (co-supervised friends) in thesis prefaces for providing mutual encouragement and sharing research insights.
"Sedosen" is an Indonesian term (shorthand for se-dosen ) used primarily in academic settings to refer to students who share the same . It is a unique social and collaborative identity formed during the high-stress period of completing a degree (Skripsi). The Role of "Sedosen" in Academic Life sedosen
: Because they are guided by the same lecturer, these students often face similar methodological requirements or thematic expectations, leading to a natural exchange of academic resources. : The "sedosen" group serves as a critical support system
: Navigating the "revisi" (revision) process can be mentally taxing; having a peer group under the same supervisor helps students manage stress and stay optimistic. Academic Context It is a unique social and collaborative identity
The term is most common in the acknowledgment sections of Indonesian university theses (Skripsi or Tugas Akhir). It highlights a sub-culture where the relationship with a supervisor creates a secondary "family" or "comrade-in-arms" dynamic among students from the same department.