Make the Jump!

Make the Jump!

Arum Jayanti

Editor : Paul Stickel

July is full of joy. I heard a lot of happy things and good news in July. I heard last night my high school friend went to England to continue her studies. She did it! Awesome! I hope I can follow her path, learning how to strive and struggle like her. I know that it is not as simple and easy as I want it happen real soon, but even if it does not, I won't abandon that path.

During this same July, I heard that my senior in Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University got accepted into one of the best universities in The United States. I am really happy for her. I know that she brings a lot of positive impact to our society. Moreover she is humble, too. She deserves it.

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Make the Jump! Everyone makes the jump for their life as high as their effort, such as my high school friend and my senior in Faculty of Humanities. They are extremely inspiring to me. They jump so high for their life and society. I know that I just jump a little right now, but I won’t stop learning from them.

Make the run! My friend runs at 22 years old, My senior runs at 25 years old. I know I am still “crawling” at 22 years old when they already run. But, I don’t want to give up. I will learn to “walk”, “run”, and then follow their inspiring path and help other people to pursue their dreams as well.

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“A thousand miles journey must begin with the first step”.  This is my favorite senior quote. I’m delighted in my first step a lot of people supported me. My Mom, Dad, Titis, Rizal; they are always trusting and believe in me for everything I do; my beloved lecturer and good listener friend, Mr. Hendarto Supatra who always gives me motivation, knowledge and his spirit; My “busuk-busuk” friends who always laugh hard at my dreams but help and support me at the same time; All my friends who help me with English. I can’t mention them one by one. I’m really grateful to have you all in my life.

Remembering people who always love and support me, I really feel ashamed if I don’t give my best. I should prepare for and learn a lot of things. But with all of you beside Me, nothing impossible.

SBMPTN

SBMPTN 

Arum Jayanti

Editor : Ace

Hello Participant of SBMPTN 2015! At 5 P.M., The result of SBMPTN 2015 was announced; congratulations to all of you who were accepted. Remember, as you follow your dreams, that there is still plenty of work to be done. It’s a long journey, but you will get achieve your dreams. For those of you who weren’t accepted, don’t worry it’s not the end of the world. 

For those who failed, I understand how you feel. No matter how you feel though, be it sad or regretful, remember it’s just one of those doors that open up on your journey. It’s just another path in life.

The only thing you can do is forgive yourself. Don’t blame yourself for the failure: you may be sad but you should never give up. Learn from the failure. Remember, it’s okay to be sad or cry but don’t let it consume you. Give yourself some time to release those emotions. Tomorrow morning, wake up and restart. Plan ahead, reschedule time for studying, and study harder than ever before.

What should I do?

1.     Self-Inspection

 

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“What did I do for the past few days? Did I maximize my studying time? Did I take it seriously?” Be honest with yourself. Afterwards, contemplate what should you do to be better.

2.     Reschedule your studying time

 

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If a long time ago you only studied 2 hours a day for SBMPTN, revisit your schedule and a lot 5 hours for studying. Remember though; it’s not always about how many hours you study, but the quality of your study.

3.     Contact an Expert

 

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Ask yourself which subject you excel at and which subject you can use help with. After that, contact an expert to help you. You can ask anyone: your friends, your senior, siblings, or even your teachers. You can also take a course if you have the funds for it.

4.     Looking for information in your Dream University

Always look for updated information in the school’s website or admission office.

Undip check this out

UGM check this out

UI check this out

ITB check this out

And so forth.

5.     Apply for next admission

And finally, you should apply for a second chance!

Being upset is okay, but being too upset won’t help you in the long run. It will just stress you out and intensify your struggle. Work hard to achieve your dreams, don’t fall behind, and don’t be weak!

How to be Honest and Keep Promises

How to be Honest and Keep Promises

Arum Jayanti

Editor : Jason B.

Children are the most honest innocent people on the planet. I really like children, because they are always telling the truth. They never lie about anything either good or bad. They never pretend to be good, or hide their bad intentions. They are just the way they are.

Children use language unpretentiously. They do not pretend to be so wise,or smart, and so forth. They are saying everything from what they see, what they hear, what they think, and what they feel without any filter. Things that sometimes adults forget to do. 

I have had a lot of interesting experiences while teaching children in an Islamic elementary school. I have learned a lot from them in class. Sometimes they make me giggle because of their questions and statements. They are really honest and innocent.

One day I taught about body parts. I asked the students who wants to volunteer to draw a human. I found all of them really excited to be a volunteer. They put their hands up and shouted “me please, me please, me please”. I chose a student who looked really excited. His name is Ahtar.

While Ahtar drew a human on the board, I explained to the students about body parts. When he finished drawing a human, he came close to me and said “Miss, I draw unhealthy kid”. I looked at the the board behind me. I could not stop giggling on the inside. He is so funny and honest.

I just smile and told him “Yes. He is looks unhealthy, but no problem. Thank you Ahtar”. He went back to his chair with a smile. 

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I explained to them about body parts, nearly forty five minutes from head to toe. Afterwards, I asked them to write it down. I gave them some minutes. I walked around and a sweet shy girl wearing a purple hijab asked me in a whisper.

 “Miss, I don’t want to write it down. I will read surah Al Fatihah 7 times for this”. (FYI: in this school, we usually use surah Al Fatihah to punish them for naughty things they did).

“No, you should write it down. If  you don’t write it down, you will forget someday. you can’t study without notes.”

“Aaah. She replied with a cute face, and then started writing.”

I just smiled and walked around. One of  the students who sits in the back row called me. And then I sat next to him. His name is Milhan. He is really cute like boboho, with cubby cheeks and likes to be rowdy in classes. I can say, this student is one of the “trouble makers” “active persons” in the class. He likes drawing on his hands with his colour markers or absurd singing while other students attend to the lessons.

“Miss, Could I write this down later as homework?”

“No. You should do it now.”

“Miss, could I only draw the body part without giving the meaning?”

“No. You can’t study when you just draw the body part without meaning.”

“Miss, could I do this at home?”

“Why should you do it at home?”

“I write so slow.”

“You write so slow, because you are playing while other students while writing. 

Do you understand about the body parts that Miss already explained?”

“Yes. I understand.”

“What if you forget when you are at home and you forgot some English words of  body parts? How will you take the note? Who is going to help you?”

“I will search the internet when I forget your explanation.”

“Do you want to promise to Ms. Arum to take and finish the note at home?”

“Yes. I promise Miss.”

The next day I asked him for the note. And he really did it.I really appreciate that at seven years old and makes trouble in a class keeps his promises. Things that “adults” sometimes forget to keep.