Monday, March 10, 2025 – Universitas Internasional Batam (UIB) hosted a meeting with Indonesia Placement International at the Grand Center (GC), UIB. The meeting was attended by the Head of the International Relations Office (IRO) UIB, Theodesia Lady Pratiwi, S.Pd., M.Hum., and the Head of the Tourism Study Program, Dame Afrina Sihombing, S.E., M.M. Representing Indonesia Placement International were Angela Giovani and Christly Disya, both serving as Placement Supervisors.
The primary focus of this meeting was to introduce internship opportunities in the United States, specifically in the hospitality and restaurant industries, to Tourism students at UIB. Ms. Theodesia opened the discussion by providing an overview of Batam and UIB, setting the stage for the presentation by the Indonesia Placement International team regarding the details of their internship programs.
The discussion was highly interactive, with UIB representatives, including Ms. Dame Afrina, raising important questions about the program registration process, visa application procedures, and other crucial aspects of the internship journey. The Placement Supervisors from Indonesia Placement International responded with detailed explanations, clarifying the steps that prospective interns need to take.
To conclude, the meeting ended with an exchange of souvenirs between both parties, symbolizing a promising collaboration between UIB and Indonesia Placement International. With this partnership, more UIB Tourism students are expected to gain valuable international work experience.
“This program opens doors for students to gain real industry experience abroad, a stepping stone to a global career,” said Angela Giovani, the Placement Supervisors.
International Relation Office
Universitas Internasional Batam
