That question strikes me. Yes, many things happened in February. But the two crucial things are the ones which will determine my future life. The lists are coming to you below! x) Seems someone gotta be more mature from now on xD~
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
No, it's not a Permanent Head Damage. Hope not x) well, i got this offer from my university in October last year. I've never thought about this before, since after graduated as Bachelor of Multimedia with Honours last October as well, i only thought to get a Master Degree overseas and start up a business. Suddenly the letter came up and had changed all plans in mind. It was a hard decision though, to get jump from Bachelor into PhD, if you are on roller coaster you can feel that jump from down to top is scary and shocking. But, this is a good opportunity also, i can get my Doctoral Degree in young age since i skip Master Degree. Still, it's not gonna be easy thing, i don't have any basic to do research as people do it in Master degree. I have to read a lot and a lot journals, learn more about research and more importantly, Believe. Yes, Believe that i can do this. I will finish my PhD and get the Doctor title in front of my name later.
Actually, there are some academic requirements in my university to allow students from Bachelor go directly to PhD. Before the standard is for students with CGPA over 3.67 or First class students but since my university is on going to be a research university, they need more and more researchers so the rules changed in last September 2011. If the students have the CGPA over 3.50 then they can apply to enroll for PhD. After all the application form and the most difficult thing is the research proposal, finally i got accepted as a new student, i mean a PhD student in the same university. At that time i was still 21 years old and the registration went successfully just two weeks before my 22nd birthday.
PhD Offer Letter
I'm officially a PhD candidate! x) I had a long thought about this offer. I was afraid to proceed to PhD since i think i don't have enough qualifications yet, and many friends told me about Bachelor-Direct-PhD students stopped in the middle of journey. They can't bear the damage of their head hahahaha x)) But one thing came across on my mind was nothing is accidentally. Allah has plans for me. Why the rules changed when i just graduated? Alhamdulillah my CGPA fulfilled the requirements. By the time, I was confused cuz Mom didn't allow me to work in Indonesia, so i was looking for Master degree scholarship and a job in Kuala Lumpur as well. When this letter arrived, it's sort of gave me a direction, a clue, a sign. Is this a good one? We don't know yet. But as long as i make it through, try, learn hard and pray a lot, i'm sure everything is possible.
Dad is one of the reasons why i made this choice. I know he doesn't have much money after retired, his business doesn't even started yet, but he said that he will do anything for my study. Even he can pay my tuition fee for 6 months only and the rest i have to work for getting own money, i won't give up. I'm gonna do this and make Mom and Dad proud of me. Dad said i've taken my sister and brother savings' that Dad has prepared for them. All money are directed to pay my entrance fee for PhD, but soon i hope i'm gonna get the scholarship from university. The rules is all students can apply for scholarship in first semester and get it in the second semester. I've applied it last week so hopefully i will get the financial assistance next semester and i plan to work as research assistant as well.
How does it feel to be a PhD candidate in such a young age? Incredible! I'm working on my research topic. I think it's gonna be about Tourism in Augmented Reality. I have to do my proposal defense within 6 months which is around July or August. Wish me Luck!
2. 22-2-2012. 22 years old.
HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! There are many 2 numbers in my age and birthday date. It's twin, 22, right? hehe I spent my simple and memorable 22 with lovely friends at UUM and especially with my beloved boyfriend!x) I'm so happy that he can come and celebrate our birthday together. He was 21st of February and mine is the day after. How funny we are xD~ after the sucks Long Distance Relationship that made me almost gave up, i'm glad that i have him until now. Love never let you give up beside go up and catch it! yeah, i got him, again. And i love to be beside him. Everyday is not enough for us x) I made him a special "Nasi Kuning" on his birthday. If you know me, you'll be surprise, the power of love had driven me to cook a special meal for special person. Totally, Love requires no rationality xD~
On the 22nd, My friends surprised me at Library. When i just finished my library time and went to locker room, they were there, sang "Happy Birthday" and brought a small cute cake. Love it! Nothing so special actually, but i'm thankful to Allah that in this 22, i have a Lovely Allah SWT, Lovely Family and Friends, Lovely Boyfriend and Lovely life. Alhamdulillah. Oh ya, my friends made the caricature of me and my boyfriend, so cute! xD~ More photos are coming up in next post! x)) Thank you February! *)
Thank you Glo, Mutia, Farisa and BZ! x)) :*
Keep Young and stay Happy,
Chandini
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