Between the 20th and 21st of February 2025, the Universitas Ciputra International Community (UCIC), in collaboration with UC’s Networking and Partnership (NNP) department, held an event known as PRISM (Pathways Reaching Internationalism) at Universitas Ciputra Plaza.
PRISM was a fusion of an educational fair and a bazaar, focusing on providing high schoolers and UC students the chance to explore international opportunities, study without borders, and learn about their future abroad, especially through visiting booths, listening to talkshows, and consultations with experts. PRISM also played host to FnB tenants that offered fantastic food and a quest that provided International Office KP.
PRISM involved UC’s university partners, including Singapore Management University (SMU), Institut Français Indonesia (IFI), the University of Liverpool, Monash University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Study in UK (SI-UK). Each one offered unique programs and opportunities for students looking to study abroad, particularly for those willing to ask questions at each partner’s booth.
PRISM also hosted internal institutions that could play crucial roles in helping students go international. These included UC’s Language and Culture Center (LCC), Networking and Partnership (NNP), and Career Alumni Development (CAD), Student Affairs (SA), and Marketing and Admission (MNA) departments, all of which offered different services and aid for students looking to go abroad.
PRISM’s roster of tenants was completed by services such as Fortrust Surabaya, an international study consultant, and Jobstreet, a career development service. In order to reinforce the theme of internationalism and to keep the students occupied, PRISM also played host to FnB tenants that offered a variety of foods based on cross-country cuisine, topped off by amazing performances by UKM Resonance and Abstract. Near the exit, students were also offered a photobooth facilitated by UCIC itself.
The first day of PRISM opened with speeches from UCIC’s president and a representative from Networking and Partnership, commemorating the event’s launch. Throughout the day, the MCs invited various tenants to deliver pitching sessions, so that the attendees could better understand what services each tenant had to offer. However, the main event was a talkshow featuring Mr. Atanasius Waluyohadi from UC CAD, Ms. Amalia Nirwana from Jobstreet, and Mr. Wahyudi from Fortrust Surabaya called “Study vs Work Abroad, which one is the right path for you?” that taught attendees about the pros and cons of overseas careers.
The second day of PRISM housed more pitching sessions, each tenant describing their offerings on stage while the MCs chit-chatted and decorated the day’s proceedings. The second main talkshow was titled “The impact of studying abroad on personal growth”, and it featured Ms. Suryani Halim, a former head of UC NNP. Unfortunately, while there was a third talkshow scheduled, poor weather conditions forced PRISM to wrap up early for the day.
In spite of the challenges, PRISM 2025 successfully provided a platform for students to explore international opportunities, connect with university partners, and gain valuable insights into studying and working abroad. With the combined efforts of UC, UCIC, and various esteemed institutions, PRISM not only expanded students’ global perspectives but also strengthened Universitas Ciputra’s commitment to fostering internationalism. As PRISM concludes, it leaves students better equipped to go global.