I realized some things don't work according to how we expect them to, then I understood that it is because the Lord has better things for us.

These photos were taken at different airports. From Roxas to Manila, Manila to Singapore, and Singapore to Yogyakarta.

I'll never get tired expressing my sincerest gratitude to everyone who helped me and continuously supporting me in whatever opportunities or challenges that gets along my way. This International teaching experience won't be possible without you. Terima Kasih Banyak semuanya.

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Day 1 | may 17, 2023

We had a Welcome Ceremony at UMP and SMP Muhammadiyah 1.

We were overwhelmed by how we were warmly welcomed. Our hearts were overflowing with gratitude as we see kind faces of the students and also the faculty. They made us feel home by accommodating us well and treating us like family.

On this day after the welcome ceremony we were introduced to the students. This was literally our first day teaching at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto.

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Day 2 | may 18, 2023

In the West Purwokerto neighborhood, there is a brand-new attraction called Teratai Tower or The Lotus Tower. The height of this tourist attraction, which debuted on April 27, 2022, is around 114 m, allowing it to offer elevated views of Purwokerto. On the third floor, at a height of 70–80 meters, there is an intriguing space, specifically a transparent glass bridge. This tower's exterior building is illuminated with vibrant led lights at night, making it interesting to take pictures of.

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Day 3 | may 19, 2023

During this day, I get to facilitate 7D and 7F while five college students taking English Education observe my class, and they interview me afterwards.

The language barrier is quite a challenge for me since English is not the medium of instruction for their science subject. However, if you are passionate about teaching, you will go above and beyond to ensure that your students learn or understand.

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Day 4 | may 20, 2023

It was a great experience to be able to visit the overwhelming nature in Baturraden, Banyumas. It was near the "selamat mountain," or what they call Safe Mountain. It is very relaxing there, with a cool breeze that touches our skin. There are a lot of activities to do there, like cycling in their lake with large fish that you can feed, walking on the glass floor, or going on top of the mountain. You can also go swimming there, and most especially, you can have picknicks with your loved ones.

I can literally say that Baturraden, in Banyumas, Purwokerto, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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Day 5 | may 21, 2023

We attended UMP Concert.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto is the biggest private university in Purwokerto, Indonesia, and they were able to have their own concert inside their campus. They showcased their talents and made it fun and lively. There was also a gallery exhibition in which they displayed students paintings and captured photographs. We were also able to participate in their free Scrabble showing how proud we are for being Filipinos.

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Day 6 | may 22, 2023

After my class, we were invited to attend the Educational Expo.

SMP Muhammadiyah 1, is one of the schools here in Purwokerto who participated in the Educational Expo to celebrate their "National Awakening Day"

Each booth have products, showcasing how diverse their culture is, and every stand is undeniably beautiful. From each booth we are requested to have a brief interview and they gave us a token from the products they display afterwards.

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Day 7 | may 23, 2023

I had a class during this day.

Language barrier is quite challenging, but if you have the passion to teach, you can get through it. I really love how my students cooperate during my class. They show student and teacher relationship with me when we are having a class but when the class is done, they consider me as their friend. I love my students.

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Day 8 | may 24, 2023

SMP 1 had an Inauguration Ceremony for the New Sets of Officers. We were tasked to give them inspirational message and there was Q&A afterwards.

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Day 9 | may 25, 2023

We had been requested to visit three elementary schools. On this day, we went to MI Muhammadiyah Sidabowa.

My heart is full on this day. I was super overwhelmed by how this elementary school welcomed us. They are so accommodating, respectful, generous, and, most of all, eager to learn.

After being welcomed and introduced to the students, we were tasked with doing some entertaining performances that would catch their attention and encourage them to participate. After entertaining them, I was asked to perform a simple science experiment and explain the scientific explanation of the activity afterwards. I am so happy to see focused and amazed faces during the experiment. That's why, after I performed the experiment, I let selected students perform it again to see how much they had learned. They are such adorable kids.

We are like celebrities there because they asks for our autographs to be signed on their shirts, bags, caps, and notes. ^^

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Day 10 | may 26, 2023

On this day we visited the next Elementary School which is SD Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. The same drill happened. We entertained the pupils then I conducted an experiment.

Another fulfilling day. You made us feel special and loved. We appreciate all of your efforts to warmly welcome us. Terima Kasih Banyak SD Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

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Day 11 | may 27, 2023

Since it was weekend, we visited Bu Himma and Bu Harafi's Home. Just like Filipinos, they are also so much accomodating and willing to give everything to make us feel comfortable and satisfied. We had a bbq party/(sumgyupsal) and a lot of food tasting Terima Kasih Banyak

P.s : I remembered how filipino pack foods for visitors before they go home because of them.

Day 12 | may 28, 2023

It's Sunday, and we thought it was a rest day, but nahh. We had to wash our clothes, clean our room, then we strolled around and looked for some place where we could eat then go back to Mess UMP and open our laptops to start some important work.

Day 13 | may 29, 2023

This day is the welcome ceremony of UMP to their partner University which is NEUST and we were expected to attend also. Suddenly, I had to go to the clinic since my stomach hurts so bad that's why I wasn't able to attend.

Still thank you for the souvenirs UMP.

Day 14 | may 30, 2023

We're down to the last elementary school to visit, the MI Muhammadiyah Cindaga.

Same process, same excitement, same love for these people.

We're also requested to make an endorsement video for their school.

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Before we go back to SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto, we took some time to go to a dam, where we had our lunch.

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Also on this day we've been invited by the Vice Principal to have a sleep over in her home. We had dinner outside with her husband and they strolled us around Purwokerto. We went to a restaurant to have dinner, then we headed to teratai tower, next stop was in Rita Supermall and before we headed home we went to alon-alon. We saw

Indonesian are just like Filipinos, super accommodating

P.S : We had an instant family

Day 15 | may 31, 2023

We assisted SMP teachers during the exam. To make the story short, we were the proctors for a day

Day 16 | June 1, 2023

We didn't went for a tour to start choreographing our dance performance for SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto Graduation. The 3 of us cooperates for us to come up with a performance which introduces Philippines.

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Day 17 | june 2, 2023

We joined the Graduation Rehearsal of SMP 1. After that we were invited by the vice principal, Bu Sri to have snacks. Then while walking back to Mess, we strolled around UMP first.

Day 18 | June 3, 2023

Graduation Day of SMP Muhammadiya 1 Purwokerto.

This is another fulfilling day! We've performed the dance that we had been choreographing for. The tiring days of practice were all paid off the moment we heard cheers from our SMP 1 Family. Knowing they appreciated and loved our performance is a different level of satisfaction. We also delivered a speech that time which is in Bahasa.

Anyway, It's been an honor for us to represent Capiz State University, Philippines in the International stage.

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Day 19 | june 4, 2023

After a tiring week for us, we decided to stroll around Rita Super Mall to start buying some products and goods to be brought to the Philippines.

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Day 20 | June 5, 2023

Farewell Ceremony with SMP Muhammadiyah 1, Purwokerto

I don’t know what to say because actually I feel like it’s too early for farewell.

It’s ironic that I left my family in the Philippines with a calm heart for this student exchange program, but I left Indonesia with teary eyes. Not because I had bad experiences there but because I had great experiences with great people.

May 17, 2023 when we first entered SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto. We are still tired that time from our 34 hours of travel from Philippines to be here but everything feels so comforting the moment I entered that school. I can see goodness in the faces of the teachers, faculty and students. Each day spent there is such a blessing for me. I am always excited whenever our tasks are with SMP Muhammadiyah 1. Everyone of you gave meaning to my student exchange experience.

My heart is full of love and gratitude. I am so much thankful to experience being with mazing people of Indonesia specifically with you here in SMP 1. Goodbye always makes my throat hurt. If only I have a time machine, I would always go back in my time there with them; or if teleportation is possible, I will always visit there. But we all know that life doesn’t work that way so may the road rise up to meet them, may the wind be ever at their back. May the sun shine warm upon their face and the rain fall softly on their fields. And until we meet again, may God hold them in the hollow of his hand.

I guess that was Goodbye. Until we meet again. Indonesia will always have its place in our hearts.

This is Jsah Myrl Humpay, your Southeast Asia Teacher, now signing off.

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Also on this day we had our farewell with the faculty. We cannot control our tears from falling because they had been an amazing part of our journey. Seeing them so attached to us also made us wanna stay but it is not possible for we have a life to go back to in the Philippines.

The teachers who were so close to us invited us for a tour and they brought us to a park called Maskemambang and a falls called Curug Bayan. We were so happy to enjoy each moment with them.

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Day 21 | june 6, 2023

June 5, 2023, 7:00 pm after our closing at SMP 1, we rushed to prepare ourselves to go to Jakarta with Bu Shofie and other Student Exchange from college of Nursing of NEUST. We arrive in Jakarta at 4 am.

This was a very tiring day since we had 8–10 hours travel from Purwokerto to Jakarta to visit the Philippine Embassy and meet the ambassadors of the Philippines there.

We had the chance to introduce the Student Exchange Program and have some talks with the ambassadors. After which, we visited the biggest mosque in Asia and prayed in the nearby cathedral before heading back to Purwokerto.

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Day 22 | June 7, 2023

Closing Ceremony: Partnership between CapSU and UMP will never end.

This day marks the end of our student exchange journey but the partnership of our Universities will continue to grow and foster. Terima Kasih dan Sampai jumpa UMP family.

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After the closing ceremony we were invited to have a karaoke night with Bu Yuli's family.

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Day 23 | june 8, 2023

This day was our last day in Purwokerto. We still cannot absorb everything. All the experiences feels like yesterday. It was so fast to the point that our hellos then turned to goodbyes. We left Purwokerto, Indonesia with great memories and learnings. We will always carry in our hearts the friendship we've built and the all the love we received from everyone we met. Sampai Jumpa Indonesia ^.^

Since we don't have any schedules for this day, we decided to go back to SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto to formally have a farewell. Afterwards we were invited by Bu Shofi to have a send-off dinner with her. They are such good people that are so hard to forget.

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