In this digital era, easily accessible digital technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), is becoming increasingly popular and widely developed. One of the most widely used AI-based tools especially among university students, is ChatGPT, a Large Language Model (LLM) that is capable to generate text with natural human-like language. This study aims to explore students' perceptions on using ChatGPT in completing academic assignments, including the benefits, risks, and strategies used to maintain academic honesty. Using a qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews with 11 PBI UIN Ar-Raniry class of 2021 students, the findings reveal that ChatGPT helps students to generate ideas, brainstorm, enhance creativity, and improve assignment efficiency. However, students are also aware of potential risks such as dependency, plagiarism, and reduced critical thinking. To maintain academic honesty, they used strategies like paraphrasing, cross-checking, and combining sources. These findings can guide educational institutions in creating ethical and responsible policies for AI use in academic settings.