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Political education is one of the most important methods to prepare the younger generation to not only understand their rights and obligations in politics, but also have self-confidence in political parties. This study was conducted at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU) to identify organizational practices in providing political education to students. Data collection was carried out using qualitative methods and case study designs, with 20 respondents from the organizational community, as well as observation and document analysis. The findings show that student organizations make a significant contribution to increasing student participation in politics through various activities such as leadership training and public discussions. However, issues such as active participation and students' understanding of politics are the main focus. Therefore, political education through student organizations must continue to be developed in order to better prepare students to become critical thinkers with integrity in everyday life.

Indonesia is a diverse nation with a wide range of religions, ethnicities, cultures, languages, and traditions spread across its vast territory from Sabang to Merauke. This diversity, on the one hand, serves as a strength of the nation, yet on the other hand, it also carries the potential for conflict if not managed properly through the practice of tolerance. Students, as agents of change, hold a strategic role in maintaining harmony and peace, both within campus environments and in society at large. This study aims to analyze the implementation of tolerance values among university students in order to achieve peace in a plural society. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive qualitative approach, analyzing relevant literature on tolerance, students, and social peace. The findings reveal that students’ tolerance can be manifested in academic settings, organizational activities, social interactions, and religious practices. However, its implementation faces challenges such as intolerance, radicalism, identity politics, and the misuse of social media. Strengthening tolerance values can be carried out through multicultural education, character building, and student engagement in cross-cultural and interfaith organizations. Thus, students are not only academic individuals but also moral, social, and intellectual role models who can serve as key drivers in fostering peace and harmony within Indonesia’s diverse society.