Now, I want to share
about my experience applying one of prestigious programs; Indonesia Mengajar. This
program was conducted by Anies Baswedan in 2010; the main aim of
it is spreading out the educational opportunity across Indonesia by sending
young teachers. These young teachers will have an opportunity to teach in a year
program duration. Within the duration the young teachers expected not only to
teach but they have to learn as well from the society, students, and nature.
I have been familiar
with Indonesia Mengajar since it was first published in 2010, Mba Pipit (Pengajar Muda 1st Batch
and my senior in Youth Exchange) told me about it. It strictly triggered me to
apply and join the program, unfortunately I didn’t graduate at that time so I
have to skip Indonesia Mengajar 1st batch.
Time goes by, a year
after that I tried to apply again in 3rd batch and I tried to write
the essay, in the middle of it I felt so stuck, I couldn’t write anymore until
finally the registration was closed. I skipped again.
In the early 2012,
I moved to Banjarmasin, South Borneo to get a job. For about 2 years I worked
there and putted Indonesia Menagajar aside, until I made a decision to resign
from my job. I used this moment as a turning back, I searched information about
Indonesia Mengajar again, and thank god there’s an information said that the
registration for Indonesia Mengajar VIII was open. Finally, I wrote the essays
safe and sound until I clicked “SUBMIT”. Ok it’s time to wait for the
announcement, WISH ME LUCK!!!
