“I would recommend Sekolah Ciputra as Sekolah Ciputra gave me the foundation and basic principles I needed for my university.”
CALVIN LEONARDO HANDOKO
GRADUATED: 2016
1. How long were you in Sekolah Ciputra? Starting from what grade until what grade?
13 years, I started all the way from PYP B until I graduated Grade 12 in Sekolah Ciputra.
2. After graduating from Sekolah Ciputra, where do you study? What is your major?
-Diploma: Monash College, majoring in Business
-Bachelor’s Degree: RMIT University, majoring in Business Marketing
3. What did you do after graduating from university?
I went straight to work. I spent a little time in the tech industry at first, then to the construction industry for a while and finally now in the manufacturing business.
4. What is your current occupation?
I work as a Total Quality Manager at PT Setia Kawan Makmur Sejahterah in Tulungagung.
5. What are some challenges that you faced as a Total Quality Manager? How do you overcome it?
For us at PT Setia Kawan Makmur Sejahterah, quality is not just assessed through the products that we produce but also through the workforce that brings forth the result. We put a lot of emphasis in training, developing and nurturing our teams to keep up with the advancements of the industry.
6. What was the biggest challenge of moving to a new city?
The need to make new relationships that I can feel comfortable with, outside of work, after spending almost all my life close to my high school friends has been challenging.
7. What do you enjoy most about your new environment?
The peace of mind that comes from the suburban environment that you cannot find while living in a metropolitan city, eases the soul, makes you stay away from problems.
8. In what way did Sekolah Ciputra contribute to your job right now?
One of the learning profiles I studied in Sekolah Ciputra is to be Knowledgeable. I think a part of being knowledgeable means having the desire to know more, to continue to learn and grow while also being open-minded to new things that can be presented in the future.
9. What was the best thing about Sekolah Ciputra? Tell us something memorable from your time at Sekolah Ciputra
Long story short, the Sekolah Ciputra Cup is one of the greatest legacies I proudly make sure the school continues until this day. In grade 7, I felt highly disappointed because the annual football event that my senior started, won’t be in the plans of the newest student council. I waited until the next year without any results, so I took it into my own hands when I was in grade 9 in 2012. Even though I was not elected in the student council I remember vividly saying this matter to my teachers and making a pitch to the entire student council team that I would make the event with or without their support. Fast forward, with the support of the school, my loyal footballing friends, the teachers and finally the student council, the Sekolah Ciputra Cup once again kicked off on the 25-27th October 2012. Fast forward to my senior year, in my continued service to the student council, the Sekolah Ciputra Cup got bigger and bigger. We got to name the field The Eagle’s Nest and now what started out as only a footballing event, it became a sporting event of different types of sports altogether.
10. What advice would you give to a graduating student?
Be open-minded, explore the world with its endless possibilities, don’t be afraid to take risks, to step outside of your comfort zone, make mistakes and have fun. One of the most memorable moments in my life is when I gave my last farewell to my father before leaving for university, when he hugged me and said “this is the beginning of your story, your time starts now”.
11. Would you recommend Sekolah Ciputra to others? If yes, what would you say about it?
I would recommend Sekolah Ciputra to others as Sekolah Ciputra gave me the foundation and basic principles I needed for my university and in life. It is not just about the curriculum that helped me in my further education but the value of the community and the networking that I built in Sekolah Ciputra, has been very beneficial for my future.
12. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Lately, I spend my free time playing with my 1 year old malamute, Belle. She keeps me company, always nice to have someone be very appreciative of your presence no matter what your mood is.
