Hello everyone. We almost reach the third week of January 2019, but please allow me to say happy new year to all of you, dear readers! It's been years I stop making resolutions at the beginning of every new year, because I know at the end I will not fulfill them. However, I set goals … Continue reading 2019 Resolution : Social Media Detox
Getting Rid of Implicit Bias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvW-yTUuUus I stumbled upon this video, which triggered me to read and write about implicit bias. I have never heard about this term before, but I know a little bit about "sub-conscious prejudice". Actually these two terms are quite similar. I like the content of that video, except the part on international conferences. In my … Continue reading Getting Rid of Implicit Bias
Tentang Bersyukur
Salah satu pelajaran hidup terpenting yang diajarkan oleh orang tua saya adalah bahwa bersyukur itu penting. Kita boleh "melihat ke atas" supaya termotivasi untuk maju. Namun, ada kalanya kita harus "melihat ke bawah" supaya sadar bahwa banyak orang yang bernasib tidak sebaik kita. Selalu melihat ke atas akan membuat kita lelah karena ambisi. Melihat ke … Continue reading Tentang Bersyukur
Scientists : Between Career and Life
I have just came back from a scientific meeting. Interestingly, for me personally, the most important take home message is not really about the scientific stuffs itself, but somehow totally different thing. During the meeting, one of the aspects (outside science) that was widely being discussed was : "Is it possible for successful scientists/academics to … Continue reading Scientists : Between Career and Life
That “Sierra Burgess” In Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Pk_Eq4BUc Have you watched the new teenflick movie on Netflix, called "Sierra Burgess is a loser?" If you haven't, then watch it. I don't want to write a review about the movie here, but I just want to share how that movie relates to my life. Well, my teenage life to be exact. I used … Continue reading That “Sierra Burgess” In Me
Giethoorn : Venice of Holland (?)
I visited Giethoorn in April 2018 and I had been dreaming to visit this so-called beautiful village since forever. Talking about overrated tourist destinations, Giethoorn is one of those. With all of the people uploading Giethoorn pictures all over social media, nowadays this little village is always packed with (Asian) tourists, especially during weekends. I … Continue reading Giethoorn : Venice of Holland (?)
Mental Pemburu Beasiswa : Fenomena di Indonesia
Semenjak saya membagikan pengalaman tentang proses mendapatkan beasiswa di blog ini tahun lalu, banyak rekan-rekan pejuang beasiswa yang menghubungi saya lewat surat elektronik maupun lewat sosial media. Terima kasih saya ucapkan untuk kalian. Saya bersyukur karena bisa menularkan semangat kepada rekan-rekan di luar sana. Saya juga bersyukur bahwa yang menghubungi saya adalah orang-orang yang memiliki … Continue reading Mental Pemburu Beasiswa : Fenomena di Indonesia
sejenak merenung
learning to not envy someone else's blessings is what grace looks like -Rupi Kaur Pernah gak kamu merasa iri? Perasaan iri itu sangat manusiawi. Tapi menjadi tidak manusiawi, ketika rasa iri itu berkembang jadi apa yang kita sebut nyinyir. Saya beberapa kali menjadi korban kenyinyiran orang-orang yang tak bertanggung jawab. Sedihnya hampir semua yang berbuat … Continue reading sejenak merenung
My PhD Journey : The First Six Months
April 2018 marked the first 6 months of me being a PhD student and researcher. Apart of conducting my research project, I am also still required to attend some classes, including sitting in exams. So, yes, I have a busy life here. Before I came to Germany last year, I thought I could travel to … Continue reading My PhD Journey : The First Six Months
Pack Your Bag and Go!
Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone. You are more master of yourself than at any other time. -Hannah Arendt I have recently talked to a friend on when exactly the best time for people to leave their homeland … Continue reading Pack Your Bag and Go!
