Special Section

I owe the extraordinary events in my life to the incredible people who cheered me on, supported me, provided guidance, and celebrated my accomplishments this year. The past month has been an indescribable journey, and through this message and post, I will share to you a glimpse of the experience I've had.

Participating in the SEAMEO teacher-exchange program has had a great influence on my personal growth and development as a future educator. I am immensely grateful for the moral support and financial assistance that all of you have generously extended. 

I extend my sincere thanks to UNP and my college- CTE, for providing us with this opportunity. Special gratitude to our President, College Dean, and Assistant Deans for their support. A heartfelt thank you to the program coordinator, Sir Pitchay, for his dedication and efforts throughout the paperwork processing and for accompanying all participants from school to the airport, along with Ma'am Eva. 

I express my appreciation to our receiving university, UMS, and all the staff and lecturers for their warm welcome, hospitality, efforts, and love. I am thankful for the warm and homely environment at PESMA-International Boarding School, where we stayed.

Terimah Kasih, SMP 1 Kartsura, where we practiced teaching, to Bu Yayuk, the headmaster of the school, Pak Maruf, our translator and cooperating teacher, Bu Mifta, and Bu Dina for evaluating my IM's and providing valuable feedbacks on my lesson implementation. Thanks to the teachers, staff, and students for giving us the space to develop our teaching skills and for their cooperation.

Thanks to my teachers (Ma’am Annie, Ma’am Mae, and Ma’am Cha) for the patience and understanding while I have been abroad. 

A big shoutout to my friends here in the Philippines – Chika friends, Parokya, SEAMEO BFFs, BSEd-Sci Fam – for the support. 

To our INDO buddies (Ca, Rofi, Amel, Arifa, Lia, and Yah), your love, support, and guidance made our stay in Indonesia truly memorable. The friendships and bonds we formed will linger until the end, and I hope we'll meet again soon.

To Jande, Tricia, and Rean, thank you! HAHAHA

I also want to express my gratitude to Issen for helping me formulate my PIQs and checking my materials and lesson concepts. 

To Sir Jn, your encouragement and guidance to me, in my IM's and implementation means the world to me. ☕️

To my JLW Pinipin Church, thank you for the prayers and moral support I felt even I was far.

Special thanks to my FAMILY for their unending support and love – from financial needs to moral and emotional support, I couldn't ask for more. To my principal sponsors, Kabs Shinn and Shii-na, and my brothers, Reymar, Eugene, and Justine, thank you. To my parents, Nay Eva and Tay Sherwin thank you for making me the person I am today. I know how proud you are of me.

I big thanks to those who supported me financially: Office of the Deputy Speaker-Hon. Kristine Singson, Atty. Anne Cortez , Ma'am Arlene, Dr. Pardo, Office of the Governor and Vice Governor. Thank you.

Closing this chapter of my journey in Indonesia with a heart full of gratitude and memories. Terimah kasih to everyone who made this experience so special. Sampai jumpa lagi, Indonesia!