Finally, the final exam
is dooonee ! yeayy ! and that was supposed to be my last exam in my college
years. Yep, alhamdulillaah. I thank Allah SWT for having me succeed in these 8
semesters in International Relations UGM. Eventhough finished with average (almost
below-average) GPA, I’m still thanking Allah SWT. Because with His permission,
4 years ago I got accepted in one of the best university in the nation, not
mentioning the major I was entering is one of the top major in terms of social
sciences study.
I remember the first
time I choose this Internasional Relations major. That was an accident, frankly
saying. At that time, the beginning of my 3rd years in high school,
I remember choosing Communications Study UGM as my to-be-major in college. I
chose Communications because of its vast options of field work after
graduation. As a Communications graduate can apply in both government and
corporations; mostly become Public Relations (PR) or Marketing. Plus, a
Communications graduate can also gain income from organizing an event (EO).
Hahaha, even in that high school days, I find myself to be that pragmatic and
realistic.
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| selamat tinggal masa SMA. haha. udah lama beudt |
But, the destiny has changed
my mind. During my final years in high school, I often participate in many
SNMPTN try out-exam event. That was popular events for 3rd years
students, I reckon. And my choice was still the same, Communications major. I
choice that major over and over in many try out-exam. At first, I got rejected
(few times). But then, my failure never stop me, and I never give up, not for
once. I think that “this is my target, I’m in control, and no one’s going to
stop me for accomplishing it !”. And with that fiery spirit, I learn from my
failure. I study in sections which I didn’t know. I come to my friend’s house
for discussion and studying. I spent hours to work on the exam-simulation
module. Answer the questions, one by one – going to the next question – answer
again – if I wrong, I peek at the “key”. And that was my routine in my 3rd
years, especially at the 2nd semester.
When
time time of exam closing by, I realized something. That I’ve got accepted in
Communications few times. Now what ? waiting for the real exam and keep up with
studying ? that sounds like a good answer. But my mind said the other thing. I
felt challenged somehow. I want something with higher grade than
Communications. At least, if I failed, I could still got accepted in
Communications. Nothing to lose, yes ? Then, my eyes were set on International
Relations. They say that the graduates from this major could become a diplomat,
or ambassador in foreign country. “Hey, that sounds awesome. I gotta try that”.
I step aside my Communications target for International Relations now. Of
course I studied more for this new major. At first, I failed at entering International
Relations on try out-exam. That fact never made me back down. The opposite, I
became more challenged with this new major. International Relations apparently
became my new target. My mind has changed from average-goal-oriented to
great-accomplishment-oriented.
And
when the SNMPTN day comes. I chose International Relations as my 1st
choice and Communications as my 2nd choice. Let Allah decided what’s
best for me. Even if I fail, I’ll work at my uncle’s motor dealer and wait for
the exam next year. It’s a big bet. But I love it.
Now. After 4 years ~
I’m
proud to be a little part of International Relations UGM. This field of study
has taught me many things, gave me many friends, and opened both my eyes and
mind. Here, we learn mostly about politics and history. It’s fun, you know. Trying to
understand point of view and ideology of a nation state, knowing how to
negotiate properly, how to solve a problem and seek win-win solution, studying
economic, security, global issues, understanding regions, etc. Studying International
Relations makes one can have more than one point of views, plus seeing from
many aspects; when seeing a problem. Keeping an objective views. This is one
important value of studying here. It makes our mindset stays clear. Hehe
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| motto para MaBa. hahaa |
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