My Life as a University Student: The Beginning: Part 1

My Life as a University Student: The Beginning: Part 1

                It’s not easy for special needs person to look for a perfect university to continue their study. At the beginning I couldn’t decide on where I should continue my study. I was confused to choose between private or state university, but at the end, I decided to take the exams for both of them. I didn’t pass the state university exam. However, Alhamdullillah, I got accepted in a private university called Sampoerna University (or SU for short).

            There are so many things that I like about this campus. First, SU is located inside a building, that makes it very different from other campuses. So instead of moving from building to building, I just move from floor to floor, and it’s convenient for me. I feel safe and not confuse. Second, the lecturers and friends are very nice to me. They accept me the way I am. The university has had experiences with special needs students before. One or them is my friend Kak Adikki, who had just graduated (So you see, a person with special needs is able to get an university degree). Third, this campus provides tutorial program who helps student who don’t understand a subject.
        To help my study, there is an academic advisor. He is a lecturer who helps me to manage my study and assist me solving my academic problem. There is also a student counselor (psychologist) who can help you with your non-academic problems. SU also has plenty of student activities. I myself join choir and Japanese Club. 
          The location of the campus is not far from my house. So my parents urged me to take Gojek. At first I was nervous, but then I get used to it. I feel convenient because I don’t have to wait long (I used to have a driver to pick me up, but I had to wait for sometimes).
         Entering university is a new challenge for me. I find lots of new lessons which are different. But I’m determined to conquer my fear and be open-minded with new lessons. 

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Makan Malam Best Buddies

Makan Malam Best Buddies

            Pada tanggal 20 September 2017, Best Buddies Indonesia mengadakan Best Buddies Fundraising Dinner Gala. Acaranya dilaksanakan di Restoran Correlate milik Chef Juna Rorimpandey. Aku pergi ke sana bersama Mama dan adikku.

            Sesampainya di restoran, aku bertemu lagi dengan Tante Lanny Darmawan, country directornya Best Buddies Indonesia. Kami mengobrol mengenai apa yang aku lakukan sekarang. Lalu acara dimulai dengan berbagai sambutan, termasuk dari Stephanie Handoyo selaku atlit Special Olympics yang ikut presentasi denganku di Sekolah Bogor Raya tahun lalu, kepala Sekolah Pelita Harapan dan Tante Lanny.

Aku dan Country Director Best Buddies

Aku dan Stephanie

            Setelah sambutan-sambutan selesai, ada penampilan tari oleh para anak berkebutuhan khusus dan murid-murid Sekolah Pelita Harapan bernyanyi. Makan malam buatan Chef Juna disajikan ketika jeda.

            Untuk hidangan pembuka, kami disajikan sup jamur. Untuk hidangan utama, kami disajikan ayam goreng dengan kubis, sementara untuk hidangan penutup, aku, Lila, dan Mama diberikan makanan yang berbeda. Aku disajikan kue biji opium (Bahasa Inggris: Poppy Seed), sementara Lila dan Mama disajikan hidangan coklat bernama Seven Deadly Sins.

Hidangan-Hidangan Chef Juna

            Setelah acara selesai, aku berfoto bersama Chef Juna. Walaupun sebelumnya aku ded-degan, aku kemudian menarik napas, lalu aku berjabat tangan dan berfoto dengan Chef Juna. Aku senang dapat berfoto dengan Chef Juna, walaupun sebelumnya aku deg-degan, dan aku tidak akan melupakan malam ini.

Aku dan Chef Juna