A degree from a top university (UI, UGM, ITB) no longer guarantees a job. The "cool" career path for the current youth is Reseller (droshipper), Content Creator , or Freelance UI/UX design . The term "Sandwich Generation" (youth forced to support their parents and siblings) is a source of shared trauma, but also motivation. They are pragmatic capitalists.
While Indonesia remains a "social media nation" with over 139 million active users, 2026 marks a significant turning point in digital habits: A degree from a top university (UI, UGM,