The wait is over! The highly anticipated video teasers for this year’s Colleges International Students Award (CISA) 2025 projects have been released. These teasers offer a sneak peek into the creativity, innovation, and commitment of the participating teams, setting the stage for what promises to be a transformative edition of the award. Here’s a glimpse into the inspiring ideas shaping this year’s competition:

Team Red – “MindHaven”: Focused on enhancing mental well-being, this project envisions a digital platform tailored to the needs of international students. With features like group therapy sessions, meditation workshops, and peer-support forums, it aims to tackle challenges such as homesickness and cultural adjustment in a safe and inclusive virtual space.

Team Green – “Re:Tex”: Tackling the global issue of textile waste, Re:Tex is a creative initiative that combines sustainability with social engagement. From workshops teaching upcycling techniques to monthly community meet-ups for clothing swaps, the project fosters environmental awareness while building stronger student connections.

Team Blue – “Green Hero”: This project encourages sustainable lifestyle changes through a series of interactive and practical activities. From a zero-waste cooking challenge to riverside plastic gathering, Green Hero inspires participants to adopt eco-friendly habits and become champions for a greener future.

Team Yellow – “Local Jobs and Housing”: This project targets students and casual workers looking for a job in the area of Pavia. It aims at simplifying access to job opportunities, create contacts with local businesses looking for employees as well as providing facilitated opportunities for housing in this context.

These teasers showcase the diversity and dynamism of this year’s participants as they address critical social and environmental issues with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas.

Stay tuned for the grand finale on 25 February, where the full project presentations will be revealed, and the winning team will be crowned. In the meantime, immerse yourself in the creativity of these teasers and celebrate the brilliant minds behind them.