Books Written by My Students: The Launching Event

I couldn't be more happier. Yup..March 6, 2016 marked the day when finally my personal journey of "rigorously" and "patiently" usurping my students' lives...paid off.  

^^ yup....'usurping'...'violating' in the positive sense....I did come into their lives...asking them to share their stories to be compiled in a book. 

As a member of INAKOS (International Association of Korean Studies in Indonesia), I've been ...lunatically ㅋㅋㅋ hahaha....going after my students, Indonesian migrant workers, student/workers in Korea......to share their stories ....to the public. 

Yeaah...we did it. 

Yup, the book titled "Sensasi Seru Jalan-Jalan di Korsel" was finally re-published in Korea. (After it was published in Jogja last year. It's republished after as many as 23 writers (who are mostly the students of Indonesia Open University in Korea or UT Korea) joined in.  

The event of the launching itself was made possible by the great cooperation of all of the students and tutors at UT Korea. 

We invited the students to the auditorium where we had the event...so as to give a chance for others to see what their peers have achieved. Right. Writing about one's experiences is no easy feat. It takes time and courage and determination...even just to write or retell one's stories into an essay. So the fact that as many as 14 students of UT Korea joined in....indeed overwhelmed me...(being said: I'm proud of them)

Just like last year's event. This year's publication was made possible by a partial support from the Senior Public Diplomacy Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea.

We managed to have a pose in front of the event venue....^^

Since we re-launched the book in Korea, of course...only those residing in Korea could attend this Launching Event. Those in Indonesia could not...unfortunately. But..surely enough..they knew about the event.

Thanks to Indonesian Embassy in Korea for their support...

Some of my students...proudly...showing off their books. Yup, their stories, life stories, traveling stories, occupational experiences...are all jotted down in this book.

Bravo, guys. We're proud of you.

Lunch with My Students

I invited my students to my house for lunch. They have 2-week holiday before the final exams.

Of course...home made dishes were what we prepared for them. Desserts included.

Ulil, Fathony, and Nafiah...

...along with Aditya....sitting on my left side...and Zakkia....the one in green jilbab. It should've been 10 of them....but...even on.Sundays....some of their friends are busy with other social activities....even some HAVE TO work!!!

Yup, they're Indonesian migrant workers who also manage to study at Indonesia Open University in Korea. So...they're practically my special students.

I've been so blessed to be able to be a part of their strife for the better life and future we're making together.

Being their tutors has indeed enriched me..as a student myself...and as a person....and...as an Indonesian migrant myself..in Korea.

See you again soon....and wish you all.the best for the final exams. 

See you around my dear students. 

Thank you. 

Last Class This Semester @ UT Korea

It's officially the last meeting of our class this semester. Writing I class I'm in charge of......has indeed been one of the best so far.

They're energetic...active...and attentive students.

Hmm...there should be more than this..but hey...it's still fun.

Young generations of Indonesian migrant workers who are studying at undergraduate level @Indonesia Open University.

Yes...I'm happy to be their tutor for the last 3 years. It's been such a rewarding experience for me, personally.

Meeting other students from other department. Though I do not teach them,.through students organization I'm supervising I came to know them.

Then....my Writing IV Class....it's also been.a great time teaching them academic writing. Tough....sure^^but...worth it indeed.

All tutors....^^Oct.11.2015.

Post-Class Picture.

단체사진 끝!

Dies Natalis UT Korea ke-5

Ada pemotongan tumpeng.

Semua pengurus dan persona penting UT Korea saling memberi potongan tumpeng.

Sangat sederhana namun bermakna.

5 tahun. Usia yg merangkak tapi pasti.

Dirgahayu UT Korea.

Rangkaian Awal Wisuda Perdana UT Korea

Ada tari perpaduan Jaipong-tari Bali dan tari-tari lain.

Rancak.

Kemudian disusul dengan...

Munculnya Gatotkaca...

Yang menjemput para wisudawan utk memasuki ruang wisuda.

Semua menyambut gembira dan haru...

Perhelatan perdana wisuda UT Korea ini.

Mereka duduk di deretan terdepan...

Ada siapa sajakah?

Suko Wibowo, Wijayanto, dan Muhamaf Sodiq. Angkatan pertama dan diwisuda perdana.

Selamat. Bersama tim dari UT Pusat...bpk Gorky dan ibu Ace.

Wisuda Perdana UT Korea 2015

Setelah dewan sidang memasuki ruangan...

Dimulailah rangkaian upacara wisuda perdana mahasiswa UT Korea.

Dari bbrp mahasiswa yg seharusnya ikut wisuda, ada tiga yg hadir. Ada Muhamad Sodiq, jurusan bahasa Inggris.

Ada Suko Wibowo atau Dava dari.jurusan Komunikasi.

Terus ada Wijayanto dari Komunikasi.

Wow. ..perjuangan mereka.

Mereka bertiga adalah angkatan pertama thn 2010 yg telah melihat hasil dari perjuangan selama 4 tahun di Korea.

Saat mereka membacakan janji wisudawan.

Benar-benar mengharukan.

Foto bersama Pak Gorky dan Bu Ace dari UBPJJ Jakarta

...bersama mas Zico selaku koordinator UT Korea.

Dengan latar belakang peta Indonesia, semakin lengkap rasanya.

Saat menyanyikan.Mars UT Korea.

Sambutan wisudawan oleh Dava Wibowo.

Di sinilah suasana semakin lebih mengharukan saat mendengar sambutan mas Dava yg berandai orang tua wisudawan ada di tengah-tengah mereka pula saat itu.

Pose lagi bersama.

Selamat utk semuanya.