Meet the FIUTS Summer 2021 SUSIs: Indonesia
FIUTS is thrilled to welcome 24 undergraduates from Brazil, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, and Tunisia as part of the 2021 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Education and the Future of Work. While this program usually takes place in person in Seattle, we are excited to host our first virtual SUSI this summer!
During the 5-week virtual program, the group will study the ways in which technology, innovation, and globalization are prompting the development of new initiatives to educate and prepare youth with the professional skills needed to succeed in the future. They will also take part in curriculum development seminars to prepare them to develop and lead trainings that benefit their home communities.
Every day this week FIUTS will introduce the SUSI participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort. Continue on to read more about the SUSIs representing Indonesia!
Siti Alfia Ayu Rohmayanti
Hello guys, I am Alfia from Indonesia, Now I live in Sidoarjo that is down town near of Surabaya (capital City of East Java province). My activity as a worker in one of nutrion and cosmetics company in Indonesia, I enjoyed my work everyday on Monday until Saturday. Beside of that I also as student in Airlangga University as Magister Manajemen this major is related with my job division in my job that is a Marketing. Not only as worker and student, In weekend I also give time to traveling, I like go to beach or mountain, the green of nature is my favorite sight. Nice to meet you 😁
Dwiki Hermawan Halla
My name is Dwiki Hermawan Halla, hailing from Manado, Indonesia. I grew up in a small town on the outskirts of Manado. I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. In high school, I used to have a nickname, Dwikipedia, because everyone thought I knew many things (I assure you, I don't).
However, I love to explore new things and I try to open myself to an endless array of interests. In my freshman year of college, I was a journalist for our university's Student Press Institute, where I became the Editor-in-chief. Then in my sophomore and junior years, I attended a few Model UN conferences which opened my eyes to the world of diplomacy and international relations. Now I'm volunteering for a youth empowerment organization called Forum Indonesia Muda (FIM), where I have now been promoted to the Regional Coordinator for my local area. Through FIM I hope that the young people of my city will be able to amplify the impacts the youths can make in their local area with the spirits of mutual contribution. I wish to see an increase in human development in this city.
Outside of my study and volunteering work, you'd likely find me reading books, binge-watching TV shows, or working on my screenplay. I like collecting postcards and learning new languages. I also have a keen interest in geography to the point where I managed to memorize all capitals of the world plus all 50 states of the United States by heart.
Moh (Zen) Zainollah
My name is Zen. I am from Madura, Indonesia. I am the CEO of English Cafe, the first cafe concept English course in Indonesia which provide our students to learn english while hanging out in cafe. Over the past nine years, we helped mora than 30.000 students throughout Indonesia. I am really passionate about education and youth empowerment. Therefore, I founded iCare Indonesia to help migrant worker children that were left by their parents to work abroad. This community tries to get along with the children by becoming temporary parents for them to give love, affection and training. I like to spend my time to read books as many as possible, I am also into sport especially jogging.
Wilmar Bhakti Prakasa
Greetings Everyone! My name is Wilmar Bhakti Prakasa, people around me usually called me Wilmar. I am from Tarakan City, a small island in North Kalimantan province, Indonesia. I just completed my Bachelor of Education last November 2020 at Borneo Tarakan University and majoring in English Education Department on Teacher Training and Education Faculty. For me, Teacher Training and Education not only a place that we usually called ‘Faculty’. It is also a place to build a lifestyle where we can learn to be a blessing for complement each other. Therefore, i love to active in various activities related to Education and Youth Empowerment. I am so eager to improve the quality of education in my country. Because Mandala Nelson once said, “Education is the foundation of every country.” Therefore, if we want to improve the quality of the country, We have to start with Education.
On the other hand, i do love music. I also active being freelance as a Singer in several cafes in my city. I do believe that every song has value. Therefore, i see this life like a song, present with a value.
The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by Meridian International Center and FIUTS. The 2021 program will run virtually from June 28th through July 30th.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes promote a better understanding of the people, institutions, and culture of the United States among students, teachers, and scholars. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) are short-term academic programs for groups of undergraduate leaders, educators, and scholars from around the world. Learn more about the Study of the U.S. Institutes here.