Depok, May 9, 2025 – The Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FIA UI), in collaboration with the 2023 Student Parent Association (IOM), successfully held a student talk session focused on financial literacy and career development.

Held at the EDISI 2020 Auditorium, Building M, 2nd Floor of FIA UI, the event featured Sandhi Prajudi, S.T., ACh.Fp., CPC., and Wanda Muchtar, B.BA., M.Sc., as guest speakers. Sandhi is the Founder of WiseMe Consultant, and Wanda is an Agency Builder at MRT – Prudential Life Assurance Indonesia.

The event began with welcoming remarks from the Dean of FIA UI, Prof. Dr. Dra. Retno Kusumastuti Hardjono, M.Si.

“In addition to academic excellence, students also need a range of soft skills such as communication, organizational abilities, literacy, and adaptability. I hope this event provides valuable preparation for the future. I also extend my gratitude to the Student Parent Association (IOM) and the entire organizing committee for making this meaningful event possible,” said Prof. Retno.

In today’s uncertain world, managing money or personal cash flow has become crucial. Consumerism, as one of the factors affecting financial conditions, poses its own challenges.

Addressing this issue, Sandhi, as the first speaker, emphasized the importance of students having a well-planned financial strategy to achieve their goals. In his presentation, he highlighted the need to consistently record and review monthly expenses, while also sharing insights on saving, investing, insurance, and the concept of the cashflow quadrant.

“Prioritize saving every time you receive income. Avoid the habit of spending on wants first and only saving what’s left,” Sandhi advised.

The second speaker, Wanda Muchtar, shared her success tips for building a career. Drawing from her experience as a graduate of a U.S. university, Wanda stressed the importance of starting to seek career information as early as the second semester of college—well before graduation.

She also shared her insights on American workplace culture, while reminding the audience that every work environment, regardless of location, has both its strengths and challenges. Wanda further underscored the critical role of networking in advancing a career and facilitating job searches, offering guidance on adapting to professional settings.

“The key to thriving in a new work environment is to prioritize manners and attitude, and always carry out your tasks professionally,” Wanda explained.

The event was attended by more than 100 students and enlivened with a quiz, games, door prizes, and a music performance by the Fiscal Administration Department’s student band.