HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT: STRENGTHEN BONDS WITH STUDENTS & ALUMNI NETWORKING NIGHT
BINUS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL held the Hospitality & Tourism Management Students & Alumni Networking Night on Friday, September 30th, 2016. Started at 7:00 PM, the Networking Night was opened with a dinner session and live music performance that warmed the atmosphere.
In his welcoming speech, Firdaus Alamsjah, Ph.D., Executive Dean of BINUS INTERNATIONAL, expressed his pride towards the alumni. According to him, the alumni are the final product of educational activities that show BINUS’ image to the world. “Our alumni are our products,” said Firdaus Alamsjah.
The Networking Night then continued with a welcoming speech by Yuliana, S.ST.Par.,MM, Head of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program. The alumni and students were also invited to introduce themselves and watch a photo memories slideshow.
Sharing Session with Alumni
A Sharing Session was the main activity on Networking Night. Three alumni, Suryana (BINUSIAN 2013, a DEEWR Scholarship recipient as an exchange student awarded by La Trobe University Australia, Service Manager – Human Resources Department of Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta), Mas Kemal Rausyan Fikri (BINUSIAN 2012, Member of Persatuan Hotel & Restoran Indonesia, Abang None Jakarta Timur – Tourism Ambassador 2011, Owner of Warung Mas Kemal – Seafood & Traditional Food Restaurant), and Angela Walandouw, (BINUSIAN 2013, scholarship recipient of the Undergraduate International Hospitality and Tourism Program, Management course at Bournemouth University, Catering Sales Executive of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta), were the main speakers. In the Sharing Session, the speakers shared various experiences and gave advice to the audience.
The first piece of advice was about how to start a career. Suryana said that focusing on what you like and love is the first thing to do. Mas Kemal, who is also a member of Himpunan Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (HIPMI), said that having the mentality and willingness to start from the bottom is important. “Go with the flow. Find what you love. If you have already found it, choose it,” added Angela.
Mas Kemal also gave an important piece of advice not to underestimate money. As an entrepreneur, he explained that money is one valuable asset in running a business.
Meanwhile, Angela said that in building a career, becoming competitive and not easily discouraged is a must. Another suggestion was to set priorities correctly because there will be plenty of personal time consumed because of career demands.
Another speaker, Suryana, suggested that you should maintain your health properly. “Enjoy your study, and also set aside spare time for travelling,” she added.
In addition to being the main speakers, the three alumni also hold organizational positions in the HTM Alumni Association. The organizational positions are:
- President : Suryana
- Vice President : Mas Kemal Rausyan Fikri
- Secretary : Angela Walandouw
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