Finding A New Destination

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Hey, how's your life? Amazing, right?

 Starting from this writing, I intend to share one of the most memorable activities that I had experienced in my life. It was around two weeks ago. Although such a late post, I hope the moment still can give many benefits for our future. First, I ought to express my gratitude for all of the chances that Allah has given to me. I never imagine how He could grant my dream in a very wonderful way

Starting in 2019, Alhamdulillah, I've been becoming "a free student". It means that I'm not taking any responsibility for other academic activities such as my organization and my recent part-time office. Now, my big duty is just focusing my research on the thesis (re : skripsi). You know, I feel that being a final year student too boring so, I thought to do another activity. And yes... Allah showed the way. In March 2019, my faculty (specifically my major) offered many exchange programs for the students. The programs were different based on the countries and the topic. I thought it was the answer to my uncertainty.

After knowing the information, I read the requirements and realized, "Oh God... am I possible for joining the program?". That question such spun inside my head. "My English isn't good... I have never been to abroad... I can't write a motivation letter... I don't have a passport... Other students are more eligible... I'm afraid... I don't have much money... etc..." That was my fear before deciding to join the programs. Also, because this program wasn't fully funded, the faculty only partially help. It added much doubt inside my heart. During my uncertainty, Allah showed the way to ensure my willingness. My ex-organization, HIMIKA held a seminar with exchange topics. The speakers were some of my seniors who had joined some exchange programs before. They really embraced me for joining the program by sharing their experiences.

"Bismillah... Whatever the result, I'll start it." I tried to empower myself and choose my destination.

Firstly, I asked for the permission of my mom. I thought that my mom wouldn't allow since we had to prepare the amount of money by ourselves, but Alhamdulillah, in one call my mom said "Yes... Keep praying and doing the best". I believe that success doesn't come instantly, there are many determinants including parent's blessing, especially mothers.

Secondly, I had to re-measure my TOEFL score. I felt definitely anxious since my last score was so far from the minimum score of the requirements. Then, I tried to do many TOEFL exercises both online and offline before joining the test. I did the test in an English course institution near my campus. During the test, I felt that the test was so difficult. As a result, during the test, my hands shook sometimes. Then, you know what? I was surprised after knowing my score. It extremely increased. Alhamdulillah... That could happen through the help of Allah.

Thirdly, at the same time, my student card was lost whereas it was one of the requirements. I was panic if my enrollment would be declined. Then I made the new one with the knotty process. I was depressed when I had to ask for a lost letter from the police officers and waiting for an explanation letter from my university. One thing that I really dislike is to meet the fierce officer. Huft... It has made me don't wanna lose my card anymore.

The next requirements were making a CV and a motivation letter. Although I've made many kinds of motivation letters related to organization recruitment and job applications. I wasn't still unconfident to arrange many words for this program. I wrote, then I deleted, wrote again, deleted next. I did it many times. But again, Allah always gives me such wonderful people in my circle. I have many best friends and cousin who helped and corrected my CV and motivation letter. Thank God... They had helped me to solve my problem.

After finishing many things... Bismillah, I sent it to the program committee...

A couple of days later, I received an email for the interview schedule. Again, I was afraid and anxious facing the reality, moreover, another student who enrolls in the program was so excellent. "Am I proper enough for joining this program?" I doubted myself. Fortunately, my true faith friends help me to do the interview exercise. They acted as the interviewers and asked many questions that almost similar to the real interview. Alhamdulillah... I've passed that process. Then I turned it all to Allah.. and let the time answer.

In May 2019 I got an email from the committee. Speechless, amazed, and happy of course. Alhamdulillah, Allah has shown my next destination. I felt it as if entering the castle, ups... yeah, I was accepted as the delegation for UGM-Japan program :) 

I'll share the previous story probably in the next post :)

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