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Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh privilege, khususnya dalam aspek ekonomi, terhadap prestasi akademik dan keaktifan mahasiswa Program Studi Sosiologi Angkatan 2019 di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Syiah Kuala. Privilege dipahami sebagai keistimewaan yang diperoleh individu berdasarkan latar belakang sosial ekonomi, yang dapat memengaruhi akses terhadap sarana pembelajaran dan keterlibatan dalam aktivitas kampus. Pendekatan penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap sepuluh informan terpilih. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa dengan privilege ekonomi tinggi cenderung lebih mudah meraih prestasi dan aktif dalam kegiatan kampus berkat dukungan fasilitas dan stabilitas keuangan. Sebaliknya, mahasiswa dengan privilege rendah menghadapi kendala dalam hal akses teknologi, waktu, dan mobilitas, yang berpotensi menurunkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar. Meskipun demikian, semangat dan ketekunan individu tetap berperan penting dalam menentukan pencapaian. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan adanya kebijakan kampus yang lebih berpihak pada kesetaraan akses dan dukungan bagi mahasiswa dari latar belakang ekonomi yang beragam.


Kata Kunci: privilege, prestasi, keaktifan, mahasiswa.

This study examines the influence of privilege, particularly economic privilege, on academic achievement and student participation among the 2019 cohort of Sociology students at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala. Privilege is understood as a form of advantage gained through one’s socioeconomic background, which can affect access to learning resources and involvement in campus activities. This research uses a qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving ten selected informants. The findings reveal that students from financially stable families tend to achieve higher academic results and are more active in campus organizations due to access to facilities and economic security. In contrast, students with limited economic privilege often face challenges such as lack of technology, time constraints, and limited mobility, which negatively impact their engagement and performance. Nevertheless, individual motivation and perseverance remain critical factors in success. The study recommends inclusive campus policies to ensure equal access and support for students from diverse economic backgrounds. Keywords: privilege, achievement, participation, students.