THE DREAM OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES

Columbus, 23 November 2014

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How far do you believe that someday your dream will come true?

Some people argue that in having a dream, people may not need to have high dream if they do not want to fall and get hurt. To me, life without having a dream is just the same like traveling without having purpose.

When I was in elementary level, I was really passionate to travel around the world. One country I want to travel is America. This country is considered as a dream country for some people, especially me. I keep my belief to travel this country until it comes true.

After graduating from high school in a small village where I was brought up, I continued my bachelor study in the State University of Surabaya. I decided to enroll in education majoring in Teacher Education in Elementary Education. The first time I, even till now, could see how some people undermined this program. They argue that the students would only be a teacher in a small village with the small salary. Again, I just kept in my mind that people would have wrong argument about the program I took.

            There were several people already know that I plan to pursue my study overseas. Each time they met me, they used to ask “hey, when will you go abroad? You still here? Do you cancel your plan? Have you graduated from Australia or America?” They never asked me the question that I really want to share such as “how is the process you have so far in applying to international overseas university?” Well, I keep my eyes on the prize. Their response encourages me to have stronger belief that my dream is already in front of me. I need to step forward to achieve it because Opportunity arises with hard work.

The day comes to me to prove that the Teacher Education in Elementary Education program is a prestigious one. I had a chance to be interviewed by a scholarship from US government. It was the time when my dream was getting one step closer. On that moment, I decided to apply in elementary education field. It was surprised me when I gave explanation about my concern in taking elementary education field. The interviewers have the same opinion that my country needs some improvement in education from the basic level. When I explain my research topic to them about increasing students’ critical thinking in learning process, they argue that it is essential skill for them in order to improve their curiosity. They nodded several times, signaling that they agree with me. Finally, I got the scholarship, the one that I really wanted.

The moment I applied was pretty tough. I have to meet with the requirement such as teaching license I have to obtain from the state in US. It brought me to the option to apply in the Ohio State University. After I looked the program carefully, I found what I want to learn was provided by this university. In addition, the program I chose was ranked among top 10 best university in the U.S., according to the Best Graduate School website. In brief, after submitting mandatory documents, I was accepted to be a Buckeye.

Through the dream that I have, it brings me to where I am staying now. I am studying the U.S. in one of the great university majoring the program that beneficial for my country. What’s more, the process so far brings me to meet with several Indonesians leaders. It was a great moment.

As you can see, my story illustrates that patience is being rewarded.

AGAIN!! No matter what people say, just believe that you can make your dream happen. You can be whatever you want to be.

The obstacles you have during the process of achieving your dream, lead you know the right attitude how to response those obstacles.