hampir separuh dari perjalanan training ini dilalui.. masih banyak yang harus dikerjakan.. reading terutama masih menjadi masalah.. belum ada perkembangan yang berarti pada kemampuan reading... harus terus berusaha dan berlatih sehingga tidak menyesal pada akhirnya
yang lain terlihat sibuk dengan aktivitasnya masing2.. serasa dikejar waktu... ada yang terlihat bingung dan juga sesekali menunjukan ekspresi kesal dan mengeluh.. tapi guys semuanya pasti berlalu...
usaha dan langkah yang telah kamu jalani sudah tepat.. saatnya kita menunggu waktu.. teruslah berharan dan jangan berputus asa... ada saatnya dimana keraguan yang terkadan membuat kita stress akan berubah menjadi sebuah senyum dan canda ria.. ada waktunya.. dan yakinlah waktunya itu tepat..
hari2 telah dilalui.. banyak yang telah terjadi.. berbeda dan sesekali terlihat konflik.. kecil kelihatannya tapi menyakitkan.. baru separuh perjalan tapi kok jadi begini.. tapi itulah perbedaan.. kata orang " janganlah menyatukan perbedaan, tetapi kelola lah perbedaan....
bahagia rasanya bisa berkumpul bersama teman2, makan bersama, bercerita bersama sekalipun pikirannya melayang-layang entah kemana.. stress, pusing and bingung itulah kira2 kata2 yang sering keluar saat kita merasa "kok gak ada perkembangan" semakin menjauh ni negeri yang kita tuju hehehehe sesekali terdengar canda yang membuat kita spontan tertawa...
tapi... ini hanyalah sebuah jalan kecil.. bukan akhir dari sebuah perjalanan yang besar... ini adalah jalan kecil yang menghubungkan kita pada suatu kenyataan yang besar.. jalan yang sangat luas.. ini adalah langka awal untuk menuju jalan utama... ibarat melalui jalan setapak barulah kita tiba pada jalan utama
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
TABLE WRITING
TABLE WRITING
MEKS
The table shows total capture of marine fish in two periods (1989-1991 and 1999-2001) among eight regions (Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania).
It can be seen from the table that there was a slight increase in the amount of ocean fish in Asia, Middle East and North African, sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Oceania. In Asia, for example, total capture of marine fish increased from 25, 427 thousand metric tones in 1989-1991 to 28, 102 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
Conversely, in other regions, total catch of ocean fish decreased slightly over two periods. As can be seen from the table, in Europe, the amount of ocean fish caught was 18,033 (thousand metric tones) in 1989-1991, declining to 14,315 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
In addition, Asia, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa are the top three areas respectively that had the highest amount of ocean fish caught. However, in 1999-2001, total capture of ocean fish in Sub-Saharan Africa was higher than that in Europe.
MEKS
The table shows total capture of marine fish in two periods (1989-1991 and 1999-2001) among eight regions (Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania).
It can be seen from the table that there was a slight increase in the amount of ocean fish in Asia, Middle East and North African, sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Oceania. In Asia, for example, total capture of marine fish increased from 25, 427 thousand metric tones in 1989-1991 to 28, 102 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
Conversely, in other regions, total catch of ocean fish decreased slightly over two periods. As can be seen from the table, in Europe, the amount of ocean fish caught was 18,033 (thousand metric tones) in 1989-1991, declining to 14,315 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
In addition, Asia, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa are the top three areas respectively that had the highest amount of ocean fish caught. However, in 1999-2001, total capture of ocean fish in Sub-Saharan Africa was higher than that in Europe.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
should zoos exist in 21 century???
MEKS- should zoos exist in 21 century???
The idea of whether animals should exist in the 21st century is still in dispute. Some people argue that zoos should exist in the 21st century, while others contend that they should be closed. In this essay, I would put forward reasons for those who agree that zoos should exist in the 21st century and then provide my reasons against them.
It has been argued that zoos are decent place for animals to live because they prevent animals from being hunted by other wild animals. Furthermore, zoos also provide the possibility for people to deepen their knowledge about animal science. The reason for this is that zoos house many different species which can be used by scientists and researchers to conduct research. As a consequence, they can acquire new knowledge about animals and their behaviour.
Opponents of zoos argue that zoos are the best place to cause extinction. This is because living in unnatural habitats makes animals stressed and of course, can cause death. Indeed, animals are forced to adapt to new situations in zoos, and, in fact, many animals fail to adapt and die. In addition, zoos provide the opportunity for people to learn how to exploit and kill animals. The reason for this is that in order to conduct research, animals have to be slaughtered so as to take some of animal’s body parts which are required in research such as kidneys, livers and the like. As a consequence, people may come to think that this is acceptable while in fact it is cruel .
Overall, after looking at reasons above it is my contention that zoos should be closed in the 21st century because the existence of zoos brings detrimental effects to both human and animal life.
The idea of whether animals should exist in the 21st century is still in dispute. Some people argue that zoos should exist in the 21st century, while others contend that they should be closed. In this essay, I would put forward reasons for those who agree that zoos should exist in the 21st century and then provide my reasons against them.
It has been argued that zoos are decent place for animals to live because they prevent animals from being hunted by other wild animals. Furthermore, zoos also provide the possibility for people to deepen their knowledge about animal science. The reason for this is that zoos house many different species which can be used by scientists and researchers to conduct research. As a consequence, they can acquire new knowledge about animals and their behaviour.
Opponents of zoos argue that zoos are the best place to cause extinction. This is because living in unnatural habitats makes animals stressed and of course, can cause death. Indeed, animals are forced to adapt to new situations in zoos, and, in fact, many animals fail to adapt and die. In addition, zoos provide the opportunity for people to learn how to exploit and kill animals. The reason for this is that in order to conduct research, animals have to be slaughtered so as to take some of animal’s body parts which are required in research such as kidneys, livers and the like. As a consequence, people may come to think that this is acceptable while in fact it is cruel .
Overall, after looking at reasons above it is my contention that zoos should be closed in the 21st century because the existence of zoos brings detrimental effects to both human and animal life.
Friday, October 23, 2009
SAMPLE ANSWER OF DOING SPORTS????
SAMPLE ANSWER OF DOING SPORTS????
SAMPLE ANSWER 1
I agree that a lot of time is wasted by school children doing sports at school. On the whole, I would say that sports activities should not be included in the school curriculum.
First of all, academic ability is now more important than ever. The job market has become so competitive that young people need high qualifications to find a good career. Consequently, children must maximize their study time. Periods spent doing Physical Education do not directly contribute to success in exams. They use up valuable time that could be spent working towards academic success.
Secondly, children can play sports and do physical exercise outside school. They do not require a teacher. All they need is some space, a park or a piece of land. Most cities have places where children can play. In fact, most children prefer playing sports, such as football or badminton, without a teacher watching over them.
Thirdly, many children really dislike sports. They are ashamed in PE classes where they have to compete with much bigger and stronger children. Sports in school can be humiliating for many children.
Some people argue that exercise is necessary to promote health. They say that we need to do sports at school to make sure children stay fit. However, there are many activities, like massage and meditation that also promote health. We do not include these in the school curriculum. Why should we include sports? For these reasons, I believe sports should be removed from the school timetable.
250 words
SAMPLE ANSWER 2
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be included in the school curriculum. Although children may indeed benefit from the physical exercise, I would argue that it is a waste of valuable time for them to do sports at school.
Firstly, if class time is allocated to physical education, less time will be available for subjects like maths, English, the sciences and computer literacy, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. To be successful in life, it is therefore essential that children should focus on these as much as possible while they are at school.
Secondly physical exercise is tiring, so when students return to class after PE they will not have enough energy left to concentrate fully on their lessons and may even fall asleep in class. As a result, they will not be able to study effectively. This not only wastes the time spent on playing sports but also that lost in class afterwards.
Finally, the ability to play sports is not a requirement for most jobs. Subjects like English and computer skills are. Without a thorough grounding in these and other academic subjects, therefore, school leavers will find it difficult to get work. In contrast, the ability to play football or tennis, for example, is unlikely to lead to long term, well paid employment.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that there is no place for sports within the school curriculum. They should be pursued in students’ own free time outside school.
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SAMPLE ANSWER 3
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, sports promote physical health. The exercise that children get from playing games like baseball and badminton not only strengthens their muscles and bones but also improves the circulation of the blood. This has a beneficial effect on the immune system. As a result, children who play sport are less likely to get sick and miss school.
Secondly, sports help children to develop valuable skills and attitudes. Team games like football and volleyball teach them to cooperate with other people in order to achieve a common goal, while individual sports such as tennis and athletics encourage them to monitor their own performance and work towards personal goals. As many sports are competitive, the children may experience the joys of winning and will certainly have to deal with the disappointment of losing. Having to obey the strict rules of each sport also teaches them the values of fair play, honesty and justice. All these skills and attitudes will help them to cope with the situations they will face when they leave school and go out into the wider world.
Thirdly, in order to learn successfully, children need regular breaks from studying. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to concentrate. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, however, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to focus on their studies again.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s education. To ensure that all children have the opportunity to benefit from this, sports should be included in the school curriculum.
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SAMPLE ANSWER 4
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, time spent on sports can help children to study more effectively. Children find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to focus on the lesson. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, for example, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to concentrate on their studies again.
Secondly, if children do not play sports at school, they might not play them outside school either. Instead, they may spend their leisure time watching television, chatting on the Internet and playing computer games. Without the physical exercise provided by sports, their bodies will become weak and less resistant to disease. As a result, they may fall sick more often and miss school.
Thirdly, children need to be properly supervised while playing sports and this is unlikely to be possible outside school as most parents are too busy. Supervision is important because accidents can happen. Fights could break out. Weaker children could be intimidated or bullied. For reasons of safety, therefore, it is better for children to play sports in school under the eye of a teacher.
Finally, in order to learn the valuable life skills and attitudes that sports can teach them, children need the guidance of a suitable mentor. With such guidance, they can learn to work as a team, to set themselves personal goals and strive to achieve them, to win and lose gracefully, and learn the values of fair play, honesty and justice. This requires the educational skills of a trained teacher and it therefore best done at school.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s formal education and should therefore be included in the school curriculum.
[347 words]
Note:
This is considerably longer than the 250 words required for a Task 2 essay. It could be reduced by omitting one of the 4 body paragraphs.
SAMPLE ANSWER 1
I agree that a lot of time is wasted by school children doing sports at school. On the whole, I would say that sports activities should not be included in the school curriculum.
First of all, academic ability is now more important than ever. The job market has become so competitive that young people need high qualifications to find a good career. Consequently, children must maximize their study time. Periods spent doing Physical Education do not directly contribute to success in exams. They use up valuable time that could be spent working towards academic success.
Secondly, children can play sports and do physical exercise outside school. They do not require a teacher. All they need is some space, a park or a piece of land. Most cities have places where children can play. In fact, most children prefer playing sports, such as football or badminton, without a teacher watching over them.
Thirdly, many children really dislike sports. They are ashamed in PE classes where they have to compete with much bigger and stronger children. Sports in school can be humiliating for many children.
Some people argue that exercise is necessary to promote health. They say that we need to do sports at school to make sure children stay fit. However, there are many activities, like massage and meditation that also promote health. We do not include these in the school curriculum. Why should we include sports? For these reasons, I believe sports should be removed from the school timetable.
250 words
SAMPLE ANSWER 2
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be included in the school curriculum. Although children may indeed benefit from the physical exercise, I would argue that it is a waste of valuable time for them to do sports at school.
Firstly, if class time is allocated to physical education, less time will be available for subjects like maths, English, the sciences and computer literacy, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. To be successful in life, it is therefore essential that children should focus on these as much as possible while they are at school.
Secondly physical exercise is tiring, so when students return to class after PE they will not have enough energy left to concentrate fully on their lessons and may even fall asleep in class. As a result, they will not be able to study effectively. This not only wastes the time spent on playing sports but also that lost in class afterwards.
Finally, the ability to play sports is not a requirement for most jobs. Subjects like English and computer skills are. Without a thorough grounding in these and other academic subjects, therefore, school leavers will find it difficult to get work. In contrast, the ability to play football or tennis, for example, is unlikely to lead to long term, well paid employment.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that there is no place for sports within the school curriculum. They should be pursued in students’ own free time outside school.
[253 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 3
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, sports promote physical health. The exercise that children get from playing games like baseball and badminton not only strengthens their muscles and bones but also improves the circulation of the blood. This has a beneficial effect on the immune system. As a result, children who play sport are less likely to get sick and miss school.
Secondly, sports help children to develop valuable skills and attitudes. Team games like football and volleyball teach them to cooperate with other people in order to achieve a common goal, while individual sports such as tennis and athletics encourage them to monitor their own performance and work towards personal goals. As many sports are competitive, the children may experience the joys of winning and will certainly have to deal with the disappointment of losing. Having to obey the strict rules of each sport also teaches them the values of fair play, honesty and justice. All these skills and attitudes will help them to cope with the situations they will face when they leave school and go out into the wider world.
Thirdly, in order to learn successfully, children need regular breaks from studying. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to concentrate. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, however, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to focus on their studies again.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s education. To ensure that all children have the opportunity to benefit from this, sports should be included in the school curriculum.
[317 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 4
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, time spent on sports can help children to study more effectively. Children find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to focus on the lesson. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, for example, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to concentrate on their studies again.
Secondly, if children do not play sports at school, they might not play them outside school either. Instead, they may spend their leisure time watching television, chatting on the Internet and playing computer games. Without the physical exercise provided by sports, their bodies will become weak and less resistant to disease. As a result, they may fall sick more often and miss school.
Thirdly, children need to be properly supervised while playing sports and this is unlikely to be possible outside school as most parents are too busy. Supervision is important because accidents can happen. Fights could break out. Weaker children could be intimidated or bullied. For reasons of safety, therefore, it is better for children to play sports in school under the eye of a teacher.
Finally, in order to learn the valuable life skills and attitudes that sports can teach them, children need the guidance of a suitable mentor. With such guidance, they can learn to work as a team, to set themselves personal goals and strive to achieve them, to win and lose gracefully, and learn the values of fair play, honesty and justice. This requires the educational skills of a trained teacher and it therefore best done at school.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s formal education and should therefore be included in the school curriculum.
[347 words]
Note:
This is considerably longer than the 250 words required for a Task 2 essay. It could be reduced by omitting one of the 4 body paragraphs.
DOING SPORTS AT SCHOOL IS WASTED TIME. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE??
DOING SPORTS AT SCHOOL IS WASTED TIME. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE??
MEKS
In many schools, doing sports is common and sports have become part of the curriculum, and include both theory and practice. This, of course, takes a certain amount of time. Therefore, from my point of view, at school, students should focus on studying rather than spending time doing sports.
For a start, doing physical exercises at school can distract children’s attention from studying. They have to allocate an amount of time for both doing sports and learning, diverting their concentration into two different activities. For example, if on one day, they are scheduled to learn subjects and do sports, their attention will be diverted into those two activities. This will reduce their concentration for their studies.
Secondly, the learning process, which requires students to be active in class, can be less effective if children play sports. One reason is that after doing sports, learners feel tired and this condition, of course, makes it difficult for them to concentrate, which can cause the learning process to be ineffective because children will not fully pay attention to the lessons. The learning process may become a monologue and group discussions may not run effectively when children are tired. For example, if students find it difficult to focus, they might choose not to participate, just waiting until the end of the class, and the teacher will be the only speaker in the class.
Finally, Physical exercises are often done at a time which is effective for studying. In Indonesia, for example, sports are often done in the morning which, in my opinion, is better for learning. This is because children are fresher in the morning.
In conclusion, I strongly agree that sports should not be done at schools. Students should focus on their core activity which is studying.
269 words
MEKS
In many schools, doing sports is common and sports have become part of the curriculum, and include both theory and practice. This, of course, takes a certain amount of time. Therefore, from my point of view, at school, students should focus on studying rather than spending time doing sports.
For a start, doing physical exercises at school can distract children’s attention from studying. They have to allocate an amount of time for both doing sports and learning, diverting their concentration into two different activities. For example, if on one day, they are scheduled to learn subjects and do sports, their attention will be diverted into those two activities. This will reduce their concentration for their studies.
Secondly, the learning process, which requires students to be active in class, can be less effective if children play sports. One reason is that after doing sports, learners feel tired and this condition, of course, makes it difficult for them to concentrate, which can cause the learning process to be ineffective because children will not fully pay attention to the lessons. The learning process may become a monologue and group discussions may not run effectively when children are tired. For example, if students find it difficult to focus, they might choose not to participate, just waiting until the end of the class, and the teacher will be the only speaker in the class.
Finally, Physical exercises are often done at a time which is effective for studying. In Indonesia, for example, sports are often done in the morning which, in my opinion, is better for learning. This is because children are fresher in the morning.
In conclusion, I strongly agree that sports should not be done at schools. Students should focus on their core activity which is studying.
269 words
SHOULD MOTHERS STAY AT HOME AND LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN
Meks
Whether or not working mothers benefits society is still in dispute. Some people argue that working mothers have negative effects on society, whereas others contend that it brings advantages to society. In this essay, I would put forwards benefits of allowing mothers to work in paid employment.
For a start, working mothers benefits society by enhancing the quality of family, which is one component of society. The reason is that by working mothers can help husband in providing and fulfilling their family needs which can be used so as to improve their quality of life by improving their health and education. For example, improving health and knowledge follows from the fact that they can buy healthy food and books. Indeed, if people are healthy and well read, the society will develop faster.
Furthermore, mothers working in paid employment contribute in reducing the number of social problems by solving the main cause which is economic shortages. Mothers help to solve the main cause by providing and fulfilling family’s needs using income that they earn. When all needs can be met, people do not need to beg in the street or steal so social problems will be reduced. Another point, which is also essential, is that people living in areas with many social problems often do not feel safe because there is no guaranteed social security. As a consequence of reducing the number of social problems, people will feel safe and free to interact in their community in society.
It can be concluded that working mothers benefits society in terms of improving family’s quality and reducing the number of social problems. Thus, women should be allowed to work.
Whether or not working mothers benefits society is still in dispute. Some people argue that working mothers have negative effects on society, whereas others contend that it brings advantages to society. In this essay, I would put forwards benefits of allowing mothers to work in paid employment.
For a start, working mothers benefits society by enhancing the quality of family, which is one component of society. The reason is that by working mothers can help husband in providing and fulfilling their family needs which can be used so as to improve their quality of life by improving their health and education. For example, improving health and knowledge follows from the fact that they can buy healthy food and books. Indeed, if people are healthy and well read, the society will develop faster.
Furthermore, mothers working in paid employment contribute in reducing the number of social problems by solving the main cause which is economic shortages. Mothers help to solve the main cause by providing and fulfilling family’s needs using income that they earn. When all needs can be met, people do not need to beg in the street or steal so social problems will be reduced. Another point, which is also essential, is that people living in areas with many social problems often do not feel safe because there is no guaranteed social security. As a consequence of reducing the number of social problems, people will feel safe and free to interact in their community in society.
It can be concluded that working mothers benefits society in terms of improving family’s quality and reducing the number of social problems. Thus, women should be allowed to work.
Friday, September 4, 2009
MATHEMATICS FOR MARRIAGE
Interestingly, mathematics can be applied in marriage concept.As the number of divorce has been increasing lately, the research into this is required. this phenomena is not only in developed country but also in developing countries.
In developing countries like Indonesia, the number of divorce also increases. One of the causes is the lack of communication. Mathematician and psychologist have developed mathematical model to explain this phenomena. Gotman, a psychologist, has developed mathematics model which explain this problem.
All the observations have been quantified and turned into a kind of Dow Jones Industrial average for marital conversations. Gottman has found that marriages fall into the danger zone for divorce when the ratio of positive to negative interactions falls below five to one. Just by watching a videotape of a couple in the first few moments of a conversation about an area of marital contention, Gottman can predict with 94 percent accuracy which couples will later divorce (http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200403/marriage-math)
this is interesting, we can scrutinize this and can make the model more perfect.
In developing countries like Indonesia, the number of divorce also increases. One of the causes is the lack of communication. Mathematician and psychologist have developed mathematical model to explain this phenomena. Gotman, a psychologist, has developed mathematics model which explain this problem.
All the observations have been quantified and turned into a kind of Dow Jones Industrial average for marital conversations. Gottman has found that marriages fall into the danger zone for divorce when the ratio of positive to negative interactions falls below five to one. Just by watching a videotape of a couple in the first few moments of a conversation about an area of marital contention, Gottman can predict with 94 percent accuracy which couples will later divorce (http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200403/marriage-math)
this is interesting, we can scrutinize this and can make the model more perfect.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
READING AND WRITING THE SUMMARY OF A STORYBOOK AS THE PUNISHMENT
READING AND WRITING THE SUMMARY OF A STORYBOOK AS THE PUNISHMENT
Educational punishment is a type of punishments that parents use to discipline their children. The specific type that is common is that children are asked to read a storybook and write its summary. This type of punishment brings benefits.
This activity can enhance children’s vocabulary. This is useful because childhood is the period when language ability is developed. Reading can also increase children’s abstract thinking ability by stimulating them to make pictures in their mind of what they are reading. In addition, children also learn how to write. In this stage, they can develop their logical thinking by arranging ideas of what they have read in chronological order before writing.
In my opinion, this type of punishment should be retained because of its advantages in developing children’s abstract thinking and language ability.
Educational punishment is a type of punishments that parents use to discipline their children. The specific type that is common is that children are asked to read a storybook and write its summary. This type of punishment brings benefits.
This activity can enhance children’s vocabulary. This is useful because childhood is the period when language ability is developed. Reading can also increase children’s abstract thinking ability by stimulating them to make pictures in their mind of what they are reading. In addition, children also learn how to write. In this stage, they can develop their logical thinking by arranging ideas of what they have read in chronological order before writing.
In my opinion, this type of punishment should be retained because of its advantages in developing children’s abstract thinking and language ability.
Monday, July 27, 2009
ACUTE STRESS
ScienceDaily (July 23, 2009)
The Author
Wenhua Liu, Ph.D, Jain Feng, Ph.D from University of Buffalo
Summarized by Meksianis Ndii
The authors claimed that acute stress can improve learning and memory. Research conducted by researchers for University of Buffalo concluded that corticosterone hormone plays an important role in improving learning and memory. This is because this hormone curbs learning and emotion.
There are two procedures that they used in this research: first, they examined the effects of stress on working memory and second, they determined the role of hormone corticosterone in refining memory. In the first procedure, some rodents, as an animal model, were made stressed by forcing them to swim and the other was not, after that, rodents were put at the maze. Result showed that the stressed rodents made fewer mistake when they went through the maze compared to the other one. In the second stage, researchers injected medical compound to some rodents to block the corticosterone pathway. The result revealed that rodent group which were injected medical compound could not act better that the other one.
Glossary
Corticosterone : cortisol in humans
Rodents :belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, etc.
Maze : a system of paths separated by walls or hedges build in a park or garden. It is designed so it is difficult to find ways through
The Author
Wenhua Liu, Ph.D, Jain Feng, Ph.D from University of Buffalo
Summarized by Meksianis Ndii
The authors claimed that acute stress can improve learning and memory. Research conducted by researchers for University of Buffalo concluded that corticosterone hormone plays an important role in improving learning and memory. This is because this hormone curbs learning and emotion.
There are two procedures that they used in this research: first, they examined the effects of stress on working memory and second, they determined the role of hormone corticosterone in refining memory. In the first procedure, some rodents, as an animal model, were made stressed by forcing them to swim and the other was not, after that, rodents were put at the maze. Result showed that the stressed rodents made fewer mistake when they went through the maze compared to the other one. In the second stage, researchers injected medical compound to some rodents to block the corticosterone pathway. The result revealed that rodent group which were injected medical compound could not act better that the other one.
Glossary
Corticosterone : cortisol in humans
Rodents :belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, etc.
Maze : a system of paths separated by walls or hedges build in a park or garden. It is designed so it is difficult to find ways through
Thursday, July 23, 2009
This essay describes about the writer’s ideal lecturer. In the following paragraph the writer is going to describe two characteristics and actions that, in writer opinion, a lecturer should have.
What characteristics should a lecturer has? To begin with, a lecturer should be creative. This is important because they need to create varied learning approaches or methods. For example, when students are classed in two different categories :one category is those who have got score higher than six, while the other is below six, a lecturer should prepare at least two learning approaches. The second characteristic is that a lecturer should be a communicative person. The reason is that they have to teach students. This means that they must have an ability to convey ideas. For instance, when students find lecturer’s explanation very obscure and ask the lecturer to elucidate, if the lecturer is not communicative, he may find it difficult.
Not only characteristics are the vital part of an ideal lecturer, but actions also have the same role. A lecturer has to prepare teaching material before commencing the learning process in class. This is important because they have to think about the synchronization between teaching materials and learning process goals. For example, if the goal of this week’s meeting is that students can determine the main idea and developing sentences of a paragraph, a lecturer have to prepare materials that are suitable to the goal. Furthermore, they also must conduct researches as regards the responsibility they hold in their job. The main reason is that a lecturer, as an academic, has to develop their expertise in their subject and acquire a new knowledge in their field of study. For example, HIV/AIDS, which is relatively new disease, is one of the malignant diseases, if in the past lecturers in field of study did not conduct a research, they might not know more about the disease and its characteristics.
Overall, I think that characteristics and actions hold an essential role to shape an ideal lecturer.
What characteristics should a lecturer has? To begin with, a lecturer should be creative. This is important because they need to create varied learning approaches or methods. For example, when students are classed in two different categories :one category is those who have got score higher than six, while the other is below six, a lecturer should prepare at least two learning approaches. The second characteristic is that a lecturer should be a communicative person. The reason is that they have to teach students. This means that they must have an ability to convey ideas. For instance, when students find lecturer’s explanation very obscure and ask the lecturer to elucidate, if the lecturer is not communicative, he may find it difficult.
Not only characteristics are the vital part of an ideal lecturer, but actions also have the same role. A lecturer has to prepare teaching material before commencing the learning process in class. This is important because they have to think about the synchronization between teaching materials and learning process goals. For example, if the goal of this week’s meeting is that students can determine the main idea and developing sentences of a paragraph, a lecturer have to prepare materials that are suitable to the goal. Furthermore, they also must conduct researches as regards the responsibility they hold in their job. The main reason is that a lecturer, as an academic, has to develop their expertise in their subject and acquire a new knowledge in their field of study. For example, HIV/AIDS, which is relatively new disease, is one of the malignant diseases, if in the past lecturers in field of study did not conduct a research, they might not know more about the disease and its characteristics.
Overall, I think that characteristics and actions hold an essential role to shape an ideal lecturer.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Susilo Bambang Yudoyono
By : Meksianis Zadrak Ndii
Susilo Bambang Yudoyono, the sixth president of Indonesia, is the first president who was elected by all Indonesian people. On the presidential election held at July 8, 2009, the majority Indonesian voters have elected him for the second time. In our opinion, there are three main aspects that encourage Indonesian to vote him.
To begin with, he has an excellent intellect. Two honorary doctorates, the AKABRI best alumnus, educational backgrounds are the indicators why his intellectual quality can be one of the important keys. In making policies, he has scrutinized the planned policies before running those in the society. For example, when the world oil price had decreased, he did not immediately reduce the national oil price but he was still waiting until the world oil price stable.
The second aspect is his personality. The same as his intellectual ability, this also plays an important role in attracting people trust. One of his characters that people may know is that he is an open-minded person. For instance, providing public information center that has allowed people to deliver their comments, complaints, ideas, opinions through SMS, has proved that he has respected to the pluralism.
How to solve society problems? Some people may think that he is a doubtful person especially in solving society problems, but actually, he proves that he is reliable and resourceful. For example, he was able to solve problems such as ethnic conflicts in some areas in Indonesia, natural by making the precise decisions.
It can be concluded that the three aspects mentioned above are the key factors that attract people trust to vote him for the second time. In addition, those will also support him for leading this country in his second presidential period.
Susilo Bambang Yudoyono, the sixth president of Indonesia, is the first president who was elected by all Indonesian people. On the presidential election held at July 8, 2009, the majority Indonesian voters have elected him for the second time. In our opinion, there are three main aspects that encourage Indonesian to vote him.
To begin with, he has an excellent intellect. Two honorary doctorates, the AKABRI best alumnus, educational backgrounds are the indicators why his intellectual quality can be one of the important keys. In making policies, he has scrutinized the planned policies before running those in the society. For example, when the world oil price had decreased, he did not immediately reduce the national oil price but he was still waiting until the world oil price stable.
The second aspect is his personality. The same as his intellectual ability, this also plays an important role in attracting people trust. One of his characters that people may know is that he is an open-minded person. For instance, providing public information center that has allowed people to deliver their comments, complaints, ideas, opinions through SMS, has proved that he has respected to the pluralism.
How to solve society problems? Some people may think that he is a doubtful person especially in solving society problems, but actually, he proves that he is reliable and resourceful. For example, he was able to solve problems such as ethnic conflicts in some areas in Indonesia, natural by making the precise decisions.
It can be concluded that the three aspects mentioned above are the key factors that attract people trust to vote him for the second time. In addition, those will also support him for leading this country in his second presidential period.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
IELTS salah satu model tes untuk mengukur kemampuan bahasa Inggris sudah menjadi populer saat ini. dibandingkan dengan TOEFL paper based, jenis tes yang satu ini sudah lebih populer saat ini. Tes ini didesain untuk mengukur kemampuan aktif bahasa inggris seseorang. listening, reading, writing and speaking adalah empat elemen yang diujikan pada pesertanya. Dengan mengukur semuanya ini rasanya jika seorang mendapatkan skor tertentu, itu mencerminkan kemampuan dia dalam berbahasa inggris.
Dalam mengikuti tes IELTS tidak ada yang namanya gagal yang ada adalah kita belum mencapai skor yang kita inginkan atau butuhkan. Tes ini menurut hemat saya lebih bagus dibandingkan dengan TOEFL. walaupun masing-masing model tes memiliki keunikan tertentu, menurut pendapat saya tes IELTS lebih mengarah english for academic purposes. oleh karena itu, bagi anda yang berencana untuk menyelesaikan studinya di negara yang bahasa pengantar kuliahnya dalah bahasa inggris , anda sebaiknya mengambil tes ini. dengan tes ini anda dijamin dapat mengikuti perkuliahan secara baik (bukan garansi untuk persoalan akademik)
IELTS dalam perkembangannya penulis yakini akan semakin populer hanya saja aksesnya kedaerah2 yang masih sangat kurang. Ini mengakibatkan IELTS ditingkat daerah hanya didenganr ditelinga saja. Didaerah2 TOEFL paper based menjadi favorit.Disamping harganya terjangkau, pelaksannya hampir ada disetiap daerah.
Dalam mengikuti tes IELTS tidak ada yang namanya gagal yang ada adalah kita belum mencapai skor yang kita inginkan atau butuhkan. Tes ini menurut hemat saya lebih bagus dibandingkan dengan TOEFL. walaupun masing-masing model tes memiliki keunikan tertentu, menurut pendapat saya tes IELTS lebih mengarah english for academic purposes. oleh karena itu, bagi anda yang berencana untuk menyelesaikan studinya di negara yang bahasa pengantar kuliahnya dalah bahasa inggris , anda sebaiknya mengambil tes ini. dengan tes ini anda dijamin dapat mengikuti perkuliahan secara baik (bukan garansi untuk persoalan akademik)
IELTS dalam perkembangannya penulis yakini akan semakin populer hanya saja aksesnya kedaerah2 yang masih sangat kurang. Ini mengakibatkan IELTS ditingkat daerah hanya didenganr ditelinga saja. Didaerah2 TOEFL paper based menjadi favorit.Disamping harganya terjangkau, pelaksannya hampir ada disetiap daerah.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
KEEP TRADITIONAL SKILLS ALIVE
Task 3. Meks –Latihan IELTS
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to keep them alive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Response
Development is the part of modern life. Each nation constructs new technology in order to replace traditional technology that may be considered out of date. This technology can work faster and more accurate than the old one. It may encourage some people to think about eradicating non cutting-edge technology.
Although advanced technology offers the easier work for its users, it cannot be the reason to stop keeping traditional skills alive. Skills are human aspects that have to be grown. By stopping keeping these, it may kill people’s creativity. Textile, for example, can be produced by traditional skills. If the production using machine happens for a long time, the people skills may die out, and the younger generation would not know that skill. Furthermore, because many work can be done without using human power, it may lead people to be indolent. Traditional skills are the priceless investment. For cultural purposes, it can be used as a tool to promote the nation to other nations or people, and it can be declared as nation traditional symbol.
On the other hand, people should not keep attention to traditional skills. This may just waste people’s time, so they cannot focus more on learning how to use those new technology. The old technology does not have more contribute to help community. For example, in farm, in the past farmers used cows to farm their land, compared to modern tools, it took time. Therefore, if it is used in this age, it cannot help to fasten the cultivating process.
Though it may not less effective in using now, it should be keep because based on the cultural reason, it can contribute value to the nation.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to keep them alive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Response
Development is the part of modern life. Each nation constructs new technology in order to replace traditional technology that may be considered out of date. This technology can work faster and more accurate than the old one. It may encourage some people to think about eradicating non cutting-edge technology.
Although advanced technology offers the easier work for its users, it cannot be the reason to stop keeping traditional skills alive. Skills are human aspects that have to be grown. By stopping keeping these, it may kill people’s creativity. Textile, for example, can be produced by traditional skills. If the production using machine happens for a long time, the people skills may die out, and the younger generation would not know that skill. Furthermore, because many work can be done without using human power, it may lead people to be indolent. Traditional skills are the priceless investment. For cultural purposes, it can be used as a tool to promote the nation to other nations or people, and it can be declared as nation traditional symbol.
On the other hand, people should not keep attention to traditional skills. This may just waste people’s time, so they cannot focus more on learning how to use those new technology. The old technology does not have more contribute to help community. For example, in farm, in the past farmers used cows to farm their land, compared to modern tools, it took time. Therefore, if it is used in this age, it cannot help to fasten the cultivating process.
Though it may not less effective in using now, it should be keep because based on the cultural reason, it can contribute value to the nation.
CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
TASK 2. Meks-Latihan IELTS
Many people now have personal computers and the use of electronic services such as the internet is becoming more widespread. Some people, and some parents in particular, are concerned about unlimited access to electronic services and would like this access to be controlled nationally and even internationally
To what extent do you agree with this idea of controlling access to electronic services
(Response)
Access to the information has been a part of human life. The present of internet helps human to meet this need. This media offers almost all topics related to human life including sex such as pornographic videos or images. It can be accepted that parents should worry about their child future. Debates around limited access to the internet have spread among people. Some support the idea with logical reasons, but others contend this.
All information related to human development can be found in the internet. Besides the information from books, children can use this media as learning source. For example, if children want to know about what genetically modified food is, they can surf this and visit websites the offer that information. The next point is people are free to access and to publish whatever they want including for those who like publishing pornographic materials. If this idea goes on, it may also ban learning sources for children and also restricts creativity of those who may exercise writing about sex or pornographic articles.
The problem is websites that publish pornographic videos and images can be accessed by children as well. Without limited access to those websites, children may access for information that may be harmful for them, therefore, this condition makes their parents worry. If accessing to those websites is banned, parents may allow their children to access all the information in the internet.
It can be concluded that the idea to limit the internet access may be reconsidered. By restricted access to this, it can limit the creativity and the learning sources of people.
Many people now have personal computers and the use of electronic services such as the internet is becoming more widespread. Some people, and some parents in particular, are concerned about unlimited access to electronic services and would like this access to be controlled nationally and even internationally
To what extent do you agree with this idea of controlling access to electronic services
(Response)
Access to the information has been a part of human life. The present of internet helps human to meet this need. This media offers almost all topics related to human life including sex such as pornographic videos or images. It can be accepted that parents should worry about their child future. Debates around limited access to the internet have spread among people. Some support the idea with logical reasons, but others contend this.
All information related to human development can be found in the internet. Besides the information from books, children can use this media as learning source. For example, if children want to know about what genetically modified food is, they can surf this and visit websites the offer that information. The next point is people are free to access and to publish whatever they want including for those who like publishing pornographic materials. If this idea goes on, it may also ban learning sources for children and also restricts creativity of those who may exercise writing about sex or pornographic articles.
The problem is websites that publish pornographic videos and images can be accessed by children as well. Without limited access to those websites, children may access for information that may be harmful for them, therefore, this condition makes their parents worry. If accessing to those websites is banned, parents may allow their children to access all the information in the internet.
It can be concluded that the idea to limit the internet access may be reconsidered. By restricted access to this, it can limit the creativity and the learning sources of people.
BANNING PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLES
Meks - Latihan IELTS
Central business as well as shopping areas in city centres all over the world are becoming increasingly congested. City governments have tried to control the number of cars entering their city centres in several ways, but not usually with great success.
What the advantages and disadvantages of banning private motor vehicles in city centres?
(Response)
Economic developments lead to the increase of business and shopping centre in almost all parts of the cities. To support this, transportation is one aspect that is developed; consequently, the number of cars entering cities is increasing. This makes governments think how to ban cars especially private motor vehicles.
Banning private motor vehicles may help governments reduce pollution problems in cities. Noise and air pollution that come from fumes and noisy machine vehicles may be reduced by decreasing number of cars. In addition, most of them are now still using fossil fuel energy as their energy sources that release carbon dioxide, the waste product that contributes to air pollution. By limiting the number of cars, it can solve traffic jam problems. The small number of cars in cities makes short line of cars. Jakarta, for example, has many private cars that operate every day so the long line cars on the road almost in all city parts cannot be avoided.
On the other hand, this policy makes those who have cars cannot move easily. For example, if the designation can be reached about an hour, it may be reached more than an hour by using public transportation. Furthermore, this also decreases of government income that can be got through tax from car users or industry related to this.
Considering the advantages of limiting cars that enter cities, it seems that governments should try hard to run their policies about it. They also should not worry about tax income because this can be replaced by other sectors.
Central business as well as shopping areas in city centres all over the world are becoming increasingly congested. City governments have tried to control the number of cars entering their city centres in several ways, but not usually with great success.
What the advantages and disadvantages of banning private motor vehicles in city centres?
(Response)
Economic developments lead to the increase of business and shopping centre in almost all parts of the cities. To support this, transportation is one aspect that is developed; consequently, the number of cars entering cities is increasing. This makes governments think how to ban cars especially private motor vehicles.
Banning private motor vehicles may help governments reduce pollution problems in cities. Noise and air pollution that come from fumes and noisy machine vehicles may be reduced by decreasing number of cars. In addition, most of them are now still using fossil fuel energy as their energy sources that release carbon dioxide, the waste product that contributes to air pollution. By limiting the number of cars, it can solve traffic jam problems. The small number of cars in cities makes short line of cars. Jakarta, for example, has many private cars that operate every day so the long line cars on the road almost in all city parts cannot be avoided.
On the other hand, this policy makes those who have cars cannot move easily. For example, if the designation can be reached about an hour, it may be reached more than an hour by using public transportation. Furthermore, this also decreases of government income that can be got through tax from car users or industry related to this.
Considering the advantages of limiting cars that enter cities, it seems that governments should try hard to run their policies about it. They also should not worry about tax income because this can be replaced by other sectors.
Friday, April 17, 2009
NUCLEAR ENERGY
The threat of nuclear energy maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.
The benefit of nuclear energy far outweigh the disadvantages.
Do you agree or disagree ?
Nuclear power is commonly considered as a detrimental technology. However, it has a lot of positive effects to our lives. Its threat can be useful in many parts and two of them are environment and agriculture.
There are two problems experienced by the world: the lack of energy and food security. To being with, the lack of energy is resulted from the limitation of fossil fuel energy. This is because this energy cannot be renewable while the need of it is increasing. Besides, the use of this conventional energy for a long time can damage ozone layer that contributes to global warming because of carbon dioxide , the waste product that is harmful to ozone layer. The idea to find alternative energy which is low cost and environmental friendly encourages experts and academicians to do researches related to this. They found that nuclear energy has some characteristics that can be the solution- It does not release carbon dioxide, and compared to conventional energy, the operation cost is low because it can produce more energy only by using a small quantity of Uranium. Because it also can be made, it can meet with the energy needs in the world. Secondly related to food security problems, shortening the amount time of food production can increase its production. It can be achieved by using genetic mutation which the nuclear technology is the main technology used to produce this.
Although the operation cost is low, the construction cost is high. This is because to construct this, it needs high technology that costs a lot of money. Besides, the radiation can make problems to our health such as cancer and other ailments. If it is used to produce weapons for battle purposes such as in Hirosima and Nagasakti, its effects can happen for a long time.
In conclusion, increasing using and development of nuclear technology is important to save the world from global warming and it also offers renewable energy which can be an alternative to meet the demands of energy.
The benefit of nuclear energy far outweigh the disadvantages.
Do you agree or disagree ?
Nuclear power is commonly considered as a detrimental technology. However, it has a lot of positive effects to our lives. Its threat can be useful in many parts and two of them are environment and agriculture.
There are two problems experienced by the world: the lack of energy and food security. To being with, the lack of energy is resulted from the limitation of fossil fuel energy. This is because this energy cannot be renewable while the need of it is increasing. Besides, the use of this conventional energy for a long time can damage ozone layer that contributes to global warming because of carbon dioxide , the waste product that is harmful to ozone layer. The idea to find alternative energy which is low cost and environmental friendly encourages experts and academicians to do researches related to this. They found that nuclear energy has some characteristics that can be the solution- It does not release carbon dioxide, and compared to conventional energy, the operation cost is low because it can produce more energy only by using a small quantity of Uranium. Because it also can be made, it can meet with the energy needs in the world. Secondly related to food security problems, shortening the amount time of food production can increase its production. It can be achieved by using genetic mutation which the nuclear technology is the main technology used to produce this.
Although the operation cost is low, the construction cost is high. This is because to construct this, it needs high technology that costs a lot of money. Besides, the radiation can make problems to our health such as cancer and other ailments. If it is used to produce weapons for battle purposes such as in Hirosima and Nagasakti, its effects can happen for a long time.
In conclusion, increasing using and development of nuclear technology is important to save the world from global warming and it also offers renewable energy which can be an alternative to meet the demands of energy.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
LIVING IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
In recent years, and especially in developed countries, many young people seem to suffer from stress. The problems seems to be reaching crisis point for some of these young people, and some teenagers are even attempting to commit suicide because of it. The number of youth suicides is unfortunately increasing.
What are some causes of stress among young people and how could this be ameliorated?
LIVING IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Some people perceive that living in developed countries that be full of activities and demands makes them stressed. Young people are those who are sensitive to that situation, and even some teenagers are attempting to commit suicide. The number of suicide among young generation is increasing. It is one of problems that has to be solved. To solve this, causes have to be analysed and then find the right solution for this problem.
The causes of that problem are categorized into two parts that are social relations and environmental situations.People in rich countries tend to be individualistic and almost all focus just on their business. it is sometimes said that interaction with other people would be rare. Whereas in fact young people need friend to talk with or share with -when they have leisure time, they may be confused who should they share with, or spend that time with. If this happens for a long time, they might feel alone; this may lead them to become stress. The next cause is environmental situations . to express their feeling they have to have a lot of money because it cost a lot of money, force them to think how to meet with their needs because they may not make money. All their needs depend on their parents. Beside that, cities environment that be full of competitiveness particular in their institutes such as schools or universities, can lead them to face stresfull situation. If they canot compete with peers, this can lead them stressed.
Some strategies as the solutions are the government should establish some clubs where they can meet their partners or peers and talk with. The places should be designed so it meet with their needs. Beside as the place to share, it have to be completed with facilities that help them to express their feeling. Furthermore, in each institutions where it is their activity center such as school, the government should prepare psychologists to aid them to cope with stressfull situation.
As a future human resources, it is better to prepare all facilities related to their development so they can be free of stress and can express and enhance all potential to be better. As a result, the number of suicide can be controlled.
What are some causes of stress among young people and how could this be ameliorated?
LIVING IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Some people perceive that living in developed countries that be full of activities and demands makes them stressed. Young people are those who are sensitive to that situation, and even some teenagers are attempting to commit suicide. The number of suicide among young generation is increasing. It is one of problems that has to be solved. To solve this, causes have to be analysed and then find the right solution for this problem.
The causes of that problem are categorized into two parts that are social relations and environmental situations.People in rich countries tend to be individualistic and almost all focus just on their business. it is sometimes said that interaction with other people would be rare. Whereas in fact young people need friend to talk with or share with -when they have leisure time, they may be confused who should they share with, or spend that time with. If this happens for a long time, they might feel alone; this may lead them to become stress. The next cause is environmental situations . to express their feeling they have to have a lot of money because it cost a lot of money, force them to think how to meet with their needs because they may not make money. All their needs depend on their parents. Beside that, cities environment that be full of competitiveness particular in their institutes such as schools or universities, can lead them to face stresfull situation. If they canot compete with peers, this can lead them stressed.
Some strategies as the solutions are the government should establish some clubs where they can meet their partners or peers and talk with. The places should be designed so it meet with their needs. Beside as the place to share, it have to be completed with facilities that help them to express their feeling. Furthermore, in each institutions where it is their activity center such as school, the government should prepare psychologists to aid them to cope with stressfull situation.
As a future human resources, it is better to prepare all facilities related to their development so they can be free of stress and can express and enhance all potential to be better. As a result, the number of suicide can be controlled.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
IELTS WRITING EXERCISE
IELTS WRITING EXERCISE
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The balance between male and female is one of the issues that has spread lately. It has been an important part of our life. Almost all policies focus on the balance between both, male and female. This issue has entered in all aspects in our life. One aspect that is influenced is higher education. Universities as the higher education institution should accept equal numbers of students in every subject. Some people agree with it but others disagree.
The reasons why university should accept equal numbers of students in every subject are first, it will be fair that both have got the same chance to study at university level. They will, therefore, share their knowledge, ideas. In addition, different sexes have different style when they are in groups, so all members can learn how to understand each other. That is additional experience that they will get from.
In contrast, each student has right to choose what subject they want to study. Therefore, universities should categorize students into subjects that they want to study . As a result, each subject will have different numbers of students. Moreover, student's ablility has to be considered as the factor before they register a subject. If universities just consider about equal numbers of male and female, they will gain low quality students because there is no rigorous selection before accepting them as students. For example, if there are just twenty students that choose a subject, twelve of them are male and others are female. After testing, most of the male have higher score, it is not better if we divide them in to the same number of male and female for that subject.
I therefore disaggre that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. It will diminish universities' quality because students are not eligible enough to join that course. I hope there is tough procedures in universities before accepting students.
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The balance between male and female is one of the issues that has spread lately. It has been an important part of our life. Almost all policies focus on the balance between both, male and female. This issue has entered in all aspects in our life. One aspect that is influenced is higher education. Universities as the higher education institution should accept equal numbers of students in every subject. Some people agree with it but others disagree.
The reasons why university should accept equal numbers of students in every subject are first, it will be fair that both have got the same chance to study at university level. They will, therefore, share their knowledge, ideas. In addition, different sexes have different style when they are in groups, so all members can learn how to understand each other. That is additional experience that they will get from.
In contrast, each student has right to choose what subject they want to study. Therefore, universities should categorize students into subjects that they want to study . As a result, each subject will have different numbers of students. Moreover, student's ablility has to be considered as the factor before they register a subject. If universities just consider about equal numbers of male and female, they will gain low quality students because there is no rigorous selection before accepting them as students. For example, if there are just twenty students that choose a subject, twelve of them are male and others are female. After testing, most of the male have higher score, it is not better if we divide them in to the same number of male and female for that subject.
I therefore disaggre that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. It will diminish universities' quality because students are not eligible enough to join that course. I hope there is tough procedures in universities before accepting students.
GROWING UP IN A BIG CITY AND GROWING UP IN SMALL CITY
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
GROWING UP IN A BIG CITY AND GROWING UP IN SMALL CITY
Growing up in a big city and growing up in a village yield different styles for those who grow up in . Almost all aspects in their life are influenced by the style of life from each where they grow up. Social life and the use of time are two aspects related to it.
First of all, those who grow up in a big city will be more individual. All activities they do focus on what they want to do and to achieve. They also, furthermore, do not care about others for they assume that others have their own routines. In Jakarta, for example, each person does hir/her work and do not care about others. The indication for this is that they do not smile or greet when they meet someone whom may be they know. In addition, it is difficult to find them “working together” in their community. It is different from those who grow up in a village. They look more friendly and care about others. For example, you are able to find “working together” culture such as cleaning routines, security system in village. Another example is that they can call their neighbours to help them when they are in probems such as get sick, death of a close family number etc. because of the different characteristic between them, it will impact to their manner to use time.
Time is important element in people’s life. Growing up in a big city or a village underlies how they spend their time. For those who grow up in a big city, time is essential. They have to manage their time well because it will effect to their productivity in that day. For example, when a course starts at 08.00 am, they should prepare everything two or three hours before because they have to consider other things such as traffic jam, etc. In addition, they also have to schedule their work so all work are organized well and can be productive for that day. Conversely, if they grow up in a small city, generally, they can use their time for many things because they do not consider manythings such as traffic jam. For example, when they have to start their work at 08.00 am, they can go there one or a half hour before so one or two hours remaining can be used for other productive routines. As a result, they can be more productive. Although they will be more productive, it depends on how they manage their time and what activities they do.
In conclusion, whereas it depends on people themselves, I agree that growing up in a small city is better than that in a big city because being friendly and having more time are the factors why I agree to.
GROWING UP IN A BIG CITY AND GROWING UP IN SMALL CITY
Growing up in a big city and growing up in a village yield different styles for those who grow up in . Almost all aspects in their life are influenced by the style of life from each where they grow up. Social life and the use of time are two aspects related to it.
First of all, those who grow up in a big city will be more individual. All activities they do focus on what they want to do and to achieve. They also, furthermore, do not care about others for they assume that others have their own routines. In Jakarta, for example, each person does hir/her work and do not care about others. The indication for this is that they do not smile or greet when they meet someone whom may be they know. In addition, it is difficult to find them “working together” in their community. It is different from those who grow up in a village. They look more friendly and care about others. For example, you are able to find “working together” culture such as cleaning routines, security system in village. Another example is that they can call their neighbours to help them when they are in probems such as get sick, death of a close family number etc. because of the different characteristic between them, it will impact to their manner to use time.
Time is important element in people’s life. Growing up in a big city or a village underlies how they spend their time. For those who grow up in a big city, time is essential. They have to manage their time well because it will effect to their productivity in that day. For example, when a course starts at 08.00 am, they should prepare everything two or three hours before because they have to consider other things such as traffic jam, etc. In addition, they also have to schedule their work so all work are organized well and can be productive for that day. Conversely, if they grow up in a small city, generally, they can use their time for many things because they do not consider manythings such as traffic jam. For example, when they have to start their work at 08.00 am, they can go there one or a half hour before so one or two hours remaining can be used for other productive routines. As a result, they can be more productive. Although they will be more productive, it depends on how they manage their time and what activities they do.
In conclusion, whereas it depends on people themselves, I agree that growing up in a small city is better than that in a big city because being friendly and having more time are the factors why I agree to.
JADIKAN AKU PAHLAWAN MU
JADIKAN AKU PAHLAWAN MU
TAK TAU KAPAN......
KENANGAN ITU SEMPAT HILANG
TAPI TERINGAT SAAT KITA BERMANJA
AKU BUKANLAH SIAPA-SIAPA
TERLINTAS DIWAJAHMU
SENYUMMU TANDA
SEJENAK TERMENUNG
MELAYANG DIBAWA MIMPI
KUKURUYUK..................
TERJAGA KU DARI MIMPI
BERHARAP...
MENANTI........
AKHIRNYA KUTEMUKAN
SESUNGGUHNYA HATIMU
TERIMA KASIH
SEKARANG AKU JADI
MIMPIKU DIALAM NYATA
JADIKAN AKU PAHLAWANMU
TAK TAU KAPAN......
KENANGAN ITU SEMPAT HILANG
TAPI TERINGAT SAAT KITA BERMANJA
AKU BUKANLAH SIAPA-SIAPA
TERLINTAS DIWAJAHMU
SENYUMMU TANDA
SEJENAK TERMENUNG
MELAYANG DIBAWA MIMPI
KUKURUYUK..................
TERJAGA KU DARI MIMPI
BERHARAP...
MENANTI........
AKHIRNYA KUTEMUKAN
SESUNGGUHNYA HATIMU
TERIMA KASIH
SEKARANG AKU JADI
MIMPIKU DIALAM NYATA
JADIKAN AKU PAHLAWANMU
Monday, February 23, 2009
KEKUATAN- HARAPAN DIBALIK SEMUA PERISTIWA
Hari ini terasa membosankan....
tak tau mengapa...
Tuhan...
tolong beriku semangat
spirit untuk maju
perjuanganku masih panjang
panjang tak dapat kukira
Tuhan
Ada banyak yang masih harus ku kerjakan
tak dapat kusebut satu persatu
semua untuk masa depanku
tapi entah.... sampai kapan
Tuhan
semua telah terbentang
gratis Kau berikan
kuatkan ku untuk jalani ini
untuk masa depan keluarga, rumah tangga, istri tercinta..
Tolong aku... aku adalah pribadi ciptaan MU....
mimpi
harapku
ku serahkan kepada MU
tak tau mengapa...
Tuhan...
tolong beriku semangat
spirit untuk maju
perjuanganku masih panjang
panjang tak dapat kukira
Tuhan
Ada banyak yang masih harus ku kerjakan
tak dapat kusebut satu persatu
semua untuk masa depanku
tapi entah.... sampai kapan
Tuhan
semua telah terbentang
gratis Kau berikan
kuatkan ku untuk jalani ini
untuk masa depan keluarga, rumah tangga, istri tercinta..
Tolong aku... aku adalah pribadi ciptaan MU....
mimpi
harapku
ku serahkan kepada MU
Pendidikan Indonesia
Pendidikan Indonesia
oleh: Meksianis Z. Ndii
Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia merupakan salah satu syarat untuk memperkuat pembangunan suatu bangsa. Untuk menghasilkan manusia yang berkualitas salah satunya adalah melalui pendidikan. Pendidikan merupakan kunci untuk menghasilkan manusia-manusia berkualitas yang akan turut serta dalam pembangunan.
Menurut indeks pembangunan manusia, Indonesia menempati urutan 109 di tahun 2008, ini menurun dari tahun sebelumnya yakni peringkat 107 (http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/). Salah satu aspek yang dinilai adalah pendidikan. Data ini menunjukan bahwa perhatian pemerintah terhadap pembangunan manusia sangat rendah. Jika ini terus terjadi dikhawatirkan indonesia akan dipenuhi oleh manusia-manusia yang kurang terpelajar. Ada beberapa masalah sosial yang akan timbul akibat kurangnya pendidikan. Masalah-masalah tersebut adalah:
1.Menurunnya daya saing bangsa.
2.Meningkatnya masalah-masalah sosial seperti perampokan, pencurian dan lain-lain
Oleh karena itu pemerintah perlu memberikan perhatian yang serius pada pendidikan. Ada beberapa langkah yang dapat diambil oleh pemerintah yakni: pertama, Aggaran 20 persen untuk pendidikan kiranya direalisasikan. Pemerintah belum merealisasikannya sesuai dengan kesepakatan bahwa 20 persen adalah anggaran pendidikan diluar gaji para pegawai. hal lain yang perlu di perhatikan lagi adalah pos-pos anggaran perlu diatur sehingga tidak terkesan menghabiskan dana. Perlu ada program yang jelas dan terukur sesuai dengan tujuan yang ingin dicapai oleh bangsa ini kedepan.yang kedua adalah proses sertifikasi. Proses sertifikasi yang selama ini berjalan hanyalah menilai berkas-berkas sesuai dengan data yang dimasukkan. Ini belum dpat mencerminkan keadaan sebenarnya dari seorang guru atau dosen. Sangat sulit untuk menilai sesorang hanya lewat prosedur administratif yang demikian.
Kiranya kita semua dapat berbesar hati untuk melakukan semua ini. Ini adalah tangung jawab kita bersama. Kemajuan bangsa ini adalah kemajuan kita bersama. Mari kita saling bergandeng tangan memajukan bangsa ini karena ini adalah tempat kita dan rumah kita.
semoga..
oleh: Meksianis Z. Ndii
Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia merupakan salah satu syarat untuk memperkuat pembangunan suatu bangsa. Untuk menghasilkan manusia yang berkualitas salah satunya adalah melalui pendidikan. Pendidikan merupakan kunci untuk menghasilkan manusia-manusia berkualitas yang akan turut serta dalam pembangunan.
Menurut indeks pembangunan manusia, Indonesia menempati urutan 109 di tahun 2008, ini menurun dari tahun sebelumnya yakni peringkat 107 (http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/). Salah satu aspek yang dinilai adalah pendidikan. Data ini menunjukan bahwa perhatian pemerintah terhadap pembangunan manusia sangat rendah. Jika ini terus terjadi dikhawatirkan indonesia akan dipenuhi oleh manusia-manusia yang kurang terpelajar. Ada beberapa masalah sosial yang akan timbul akibat kurangnya pendidikan. Masalah-masalah tersebut adalah:
1.Menurunnya daya saing bangsa.
2.Meningkatnya masalah-masalah sosial seperti perampokan, pencurian dan lain-lain
Oleh karena itu pemerintah perlu memberikan perhatian yang serius pada pendidikan. Ada beberapa langkah yang dapat diambil oleh pemerintah yakni: pertama, Aggaran 20 persen untuk pendidikan kiranya direalisasikan. Pemerintah belum merealisasikannya sesuai dengan kesepakatan bahwa 20 persen adalah anggaran pendidikan diluar gaji para pegawai. hal lain yang perlu di perhatikan lagi adalah pos-pos anggaran perlu diatur sehingga tidak terkesan menghabiskan dana. Perlu ada program yang jelas dan terukur sesuai dengan tujuan yang ingin dicapai oleh bangsa ini kedepan.yang kedua adalah proses sertifikasi. Proses sertifikasi yang selama ini berjalan hanyalah menilai berkas-berkas sesuai dengan data yang dimasukkan. Ini belum dpat mencerminkan keadaan sebenarnya dari seorang guru atau dosen. Sangat sulit untuk menilai sesorang hanya lewat prosedur administratif yang demikian.
Kiranya kita semua dapat berbesar hati untuk melakukan semua ini. Ini adalah tangung jawab kita bersama. Kemajuan bangsa ini adalah kemajuan kita bersama. Mari kita saling bergandeng tangan memajukan bangsa ini karena ini adalah tempat kita dan rumah kita.
semoga..
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SIMPLIFYING ENGLISH SPELLING
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SIMPLIFYING ENGLISH SPELLING
By: Meksianis Z. Ndii
(The more you read, the more you will write)
Simplifying English spelling has advantages for all English users. The advantages are for both those who English is their first language and those it is their second or tertiary language. I myself believe that by reducing or simplifying the spelling of English words so their pronounciations sound alike will be more helpful for English learners. For example, jealous and zealous, if a and u are ommited from that words, their pronounciations will sound alike. The result is for example in listening, English learners can predict that words, and write them clearly. Furthermore, simplified English spelling helps them to study effectivelly in reading, writing as well as in listening. For those who study English for the first time, it will be easy for them studying english because it is easier than traditional spellings. Easier because for the first time they learn, they use simplified model and naturally their sense will be familiar with it
Besides its advantages, there are also disadvantages. People who are familiar with old English spellings have to adapt with the new spellings. It takes time and creates problems with the english users. They will be bored and lazy to study again because people are sensitive to changes. The other effect, It baffles those who are familiar with the old spellings, and their sense will be redudant.
By: Meksianis Z. Ndii
(The more you read, the more you will write)
Simplifying English spelling has advantages for all English users. The advantages are for both those who English is their first language and those it is their second or tertiary language. I myself believe that by reducing or simplifying the spelling of English words so their pronounciations sound alike will be more helpful for English learners. For example, jealous and zealous, if a and u are ommited from that words, their pronounciations will sound alike. The result is for example in listening, English learners can predict that words, and write them clearly. Furthermore, simplified English spelling helps them to study effectivelly in reading, writing as well as in listening. For those who study English for the first time, it will be easy for them studying english because it is easier than traditional spellings. Easier because for the first time they learn, they use simplified model and naturally their sense will be familiar with it
Besides its advantages, there are also disadvantages. People who are familiar with old English spellings have to adapt with the new spellings. It takes time and creates problems with the english users. They will be bored and lazy to study again because people are sensitive to changes. The other effect, It baffles those who are familiar with the old spellings, and their sense will be redudant.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
A sample of Motivation Statement
I love mathematics since I was a child. My father gave me mathematical problems and it was difficult problems. He said that to solve them, we need analytic capability and good logic. In addition, at elementary school, I joined in mathematics and science competition. In senior high school, I also took part in distric level of olympiad of mathematics. Beside that, as a basic science, mathematics can be applied in many areas. Therefore, when I graduated from senior high school, I chose to continue my study in department of mathematics.
By the study program, I will focus on mathematical modelling in economic area. I will share the knowledge to students so the government will have high quality human resources. They can work in government or private institutions that focus on economic development and strengthen capacity of institutions. By this, institutions can work well in economic development specifically to increase investments in agricultural area, the main potential in my province. Teaching is my talent and I love it. Teaching the first year students is another experience when I was a university student. I also taught students in senior high school for natural and social science program and be trusted to supervise them to compete with other high school students in olympiad of Mathematics .
I have strong commitment both to strengthen capacity of institution and to develop Indonesia in economic and human development . I have been working for two years. I have experiences in education I has been studying every day to prepare myself well. I believe that I can be one of the leader in my institution and make the correct decision so institution will increase in all area development
By the study program, I will focus on mathematical modelling in economic area. I will share the knowledge to students so the government will have high quality human resources. They can work in government or private institutions that focus on economic development and strengthen capacity of institutions. By this, institutions can work well in economic development specifically to increase investments in agricultural area, the main potential in my province. Teaching is my talent and I love it. Teaching the first year students is another experience when I was a university student. I also taught students in senior high school for natural and social science program and be trusted to supervise them to compete with other high school students in olympiad of Mathematics .
I have strong commitment both to strengthen capacity of institution and to develop Indonesia in economic and human development . I have been working for two years. I have experiences in education I has been studying every day to prepare myself well. I believe that I can be one of the leader in my institution and make the correct decision so institution will increase in all area development
Friday, February 20, 2009
PERSIAPAN UNTUK WAWANCARA BEASISWA
PERSIAPAN WAWANCARA BEASISWA
(prepare for interview)
Interview is an indispensable part that is designed to know the candidate motivation and commitment for future developments. This is an important part. Therefore, the candidate must prepare themselves well before entering the interview place. Generally, the following questions are in the interview; they are; first, interviewer will ask you about your chosen program. In here, the interviewer want to know about the relation between your previous study program and your chosen program and its impact to the future developments. in which part do you want to apply it. give specific parts that you want to apply. On the other hand, you should know interesting characteristics of your chosen program. You have to explain this as detail as posibble. Second, Why do you choose that nation as your designation to study.Find facts and data about that country. Education and teaching system, the university or college, your study program. Your reasons to choose the nation will determine your commitments. From this, they will know how strong your comitment for development and study is. Third, Your plan for future. what do you want to be. you have to have strong commitment for this. your strategy to reach it.
All of this you have to be honest to answer all the questions
Salah satu tahap yang akan dilewati oleh setiap kandidat penerima beasiswa adalah tahap wawancara. Tahap ini bisanya dilakukan setelah seleksi berkas yang menilai motivasi dan kriteria-kriteria lain yang berkaitan dengan tujuan pembangunan dan tujuan beasiswa. Tahap ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui komitmen seorang kandidat terhadap pembangunan dan kemampuan dirinya menjabarkan strategi yang akan diambil berkaitan dengan motivasinya. Oleh karena itu, tahap ini merupakan tahap yang sangat penting sehingga perlu dipersiapkan sebaik mungkin oleh kandidat.
Ada beberapa pertanyaan yang biasanya dipertanyakan oleh seorang pewawancara. Pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut antara lain:
Program Studi
Ini menyangkut dengan alasan anda memilih program studi tertentu. Untuk menjelaskan ini anda perlu menjelaskan sedetail mungkin. Anda harus menunjukkan keterkaitan antara program studi yang anda pilih dan rencana pembangunan dari institusi, area dan negara anda. Selain itu, pelajari pula subjek-subjek yang ditawarkan dan apakah subjek tersebut sesuai dengan lebutuhan pembangunan atau tidak.
Alasan memilih Negara tertentu
Negara menjadi tujuan anda pilih harus anda kenal secara baik. Yang paling utama adalah anda mengetahui sistem pendidikan, budaya, teknologi dan hal-hal lain yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan. Selain itu hal-hal lain yang medorong anda memilih tempat tersebut dan itu dapat menjadi support saat anda menempuh pendidikan.
Ambisi Pribadi
Ambisi pribadi yang dimaksud bukanlah hal yang negative. Yang dimaksud adalah apa yang kamu inginkan kedepan yang dapat mendukung anda dalam mendorong pembangunan di institusi dan negaramu. Ini harus dijelaskan spesifik dan detail sehingga dapat diukur. Jika mungkin anda perlu menjelaskan strategi-strategi yang telah kamu persiapkan untuk mencapai hal tersebut.
Ketika hal diatas adalah hal-hal umum yang biasanya ditanyakan pada saat wawancara. Selain ketiga hal diatas, hal lain yang harus dipersiapkan adalah rasa percaya diri. Pastikan bahwa anda tidak mengalai gugup saat masuk dalam ruang wawancara. Pada umumnya pewawancara akan bersikap ramah dengan kandidate karena mereka ingin menggali sebanyak mungkin informasi dari kandidate.
Saat masuk ruangan wawancara berikanlah ucapan selamat pada pewawancara dan bicaralah dengan tenang dan jangan terburu-buru. Jika kamu dikejar dengan satu pertanyaan kamu harus dapat mempertahankan pendapatmu.sodorkan fakta-fakta atau hasil-hasil penelitian yang kamu ketahui tentang itu.
Ini adalah sedikit tips yang saya berikan pada anda yang sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk diwawancarai untuk studimu. Semoga kamu berhasil melewati setiap pertanyaan dan mendapatkan hasil yang kamu inginkan
(prepare for interview)
Interview is an indispensable part that is designed to know the candidate motivation and commitment for future developments. This is an important part. Therefore, the candidate must prepare themselves well before entering the interview place. Generally, the following questions are in the interview; they are; first, interviewer will ask you about your chosen program. In here, the interviewer want to know about the relation between your previous study program and your chosen program and its impact to the future developments. in which part do you want to apply it. give specific parts that you want to apply. On the other hand, you should know interesting characteristics of your chosen program. You have to explain this as detail as posibble. Second, Why do you choose that nation as your designation to study.Find facts and data about that country. Education and teaching system, the university or college, your study program. Your reasons to choose the nation will determine your commitments. From this, they will know how strong your comitment for development and study is. Third, Your plan for future. what do you want to be. you have to have strong commitment for this. your strategy to reach it.
All of this you have to be honest to answer all the questions
Salah satu tahap yang akan dilewati oleh setiap kandidat penerima beasiswa adalah tahap wawancara. Tahap ini bisanya dilakukan setelah seleksi berkas yang menilai motivasi dan kriteria-kriteria lain yang berkaitan dengan tujuan pembangunan dan tujuan beasiswa. Tahap ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui komitmen seorang kandidat terhadap pembangunan dan kemampuan dirinya menjabarkan strategi yang akan diambil berkaitan dengan motivasinya. Oleh karena itu, tahap ini merupakan tahap yang sangat penting sehingga perlu dipersiapkan sebaik mungkin oleh kandidat.
Ada beberapa pertanyaan yang biasanya dipertanyakan oleh seorang pewawancara. Pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut antara lain:
Program Studi
Ini menyangkut dengan alasan anda memilih program studi tertentu. Untuk menjelaskan ini anda perlu menjelaskan sedetail mungkin. Anda harus menunjukkan keterkaitan antara program studi yang anda pilih dan rencana pembangunan dari institusi, area dan negara anda. Selain itu, pelajari pula subjek-subjek yang ditawarkan dan apakah subjek tersebut sesuai dengan lebutuhan pembangunan atau tidak.
Alasan memilih Negara tertentu
Negara menjadi tujuan anda pilih harus anda kenal secara baik. Yang paling utama adalah anda mengetahui sistem pendidikan, budaya, teknologi dan hal-hal lain yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan. Selain itu hal-hal lain yang medorong anda memilih tempat tersebut dan itu dapat menjadi support saat anda menempuh pendidikan.
Ambisi Pribadi
Ambisi pribadi yang dimaksud bukanlah hal yang negative. Yang dimaksud adalah apa yang kamu inginkan kedepan yang dapat mendukung anda dalam mendorong pembangunan di institusi dan negaramu. Ini harus dijelaskan spesifik dan detail sehingga dapat diukur. Jika mungkin anda perlu menjelaskan strategi-strategi yang telah kamu persiapkan untuk mencapai hal tersebut.
Ketika hal diatas adalah hal-hal umum yang biasanya ditanyakan pada saat wawancara. Selain ketiga hal diatas, hal lain yang harus dipersiapkan adalah rasa percaya diri. Pastikan bahwa anda tidak mengalai gugup saat masuk dalam ruang wawancara. Pada umumnya pewawancara akan bersikap ramah dengan kandidate karena mereka ingin menggali sebanyak mungkin informasi dari kandidate.
Saat masuk ruangan wawancara berikanlah ucapan selamat pada pewawancara dan bicaralah dengan tenang dan jangan terburu-buru. Jika kamu dikejar dengan satu pertanyaan kamu harus dapat mempertahankan pendapatmu.sodorkan fakta-fakta atau hasil-hasil penelitian yang kamu ketahui tentang itu.
Ini adalah sedikit tips yang saya berikan pada anda yang sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk diwawancarai untuk studimu. Semoga kamu berhasil melewati setiap pertanyaan dan mendapatkan hasil yang kamu inginkan
Monday, February 16, 2009
Kedewasaaan
Kedewasaan seseorang bukan ditentukan oleh berapa banyak peristiwa yang dialaminya tapi seberapa besar niat dia untuk belajar dari pengalaman. Belajar dari pengalaman hidup adalah hal terpenting yang dapat membuat seseorang bisa lebih dewasa.Disamping itu, hal yang terpenting dalam kehidupan kita adalah kemampuan kita untuk membuat skala prioritas. Skala prioritas yang dimaksud adalah bagaimana menempatkan hal-hal pada porsi yang sesungguhnya. Ini dimaksudkan agar kita dapat memilih dan menentukan hal mana yang penting dan hal mana yang kurang penting. Hal mana yang mendesak dan hal mana yang kurang mendesak.
Keputusan (decision) adalah hal yang sulit ketika kita berada diantara pilihan yang semuanya membahagiakan. Disini dibutuhkan sikap bijak. Sikap bijak ini merupakan suatu proses yang terus terjadi dalam kehidupan. Sikap bijak tidak ada dengan sendirinya tetapi ada melalui suatu proses yang panjang dan terus ada selama kita hidup.
Kiranya anda dapat melakukan hal ini. Belajarlah dari hal-hal yang kecil maka kamu akan dapat menanggung hal-hal yang besar. Jika demikian maka kamu disebut sebagai yang terbesar. Karena yang terbesar bukanlah dia yang dianggap besar oleh orang lain, tapi dia yang dapat menanggung hal-hal besar yang tidak dapat ditanggung oleh orang lain. Pastikan bahwa kamu sanggup melewati apa yang mungkin bagi orang lain terasa sulit. Itulah kebijaksanaan seorang manusia. Meski lemah, belajarlah dari kelemahan maka kamu akan kuat. Kuat dalam menanggung setiap tanggung jawab yang ada dipundakmu.
Keputusan (decision) adalah hal yang sulit ketika kita berada diantara pilihan yang semuanya membahagiakan. Disini dibutuhkan sikap bijak. Sikap bijak ini merupakan suatu proses yang terus terjadi dalam kehidupan. Sikap bijak tidak ada dengan sendirinya tetapi ada melalui suatu proses yang panjang dan terus ada selama kita hidup.
Kiranya anda dapat melakukan hal ini. Belajarlah dari hal-hal yang kecil maka kamu akan dapat menanggung hal-hal yang besar. Jika demikian maka kamu disebut sebagai yang terbesar. Karena yang terbesar bukanlah dia yang dianggap besar oleh orang lain, tapi dia yang dapat menanggung hal-hal besar yang tidak dapat ditanggung oleh orang lain. Pastikan bahwa kamu sanggup melewati apa yang mungkin bagi orang lain terasa sulit. Itulah kebijaksanaan seorang manusia. Meski lemah, belajarlah dari kelemahan maka kamu akan kuat. Kuat dalam menanggung setiap tanggung jawab yang ada dipundakmu.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
BEASISWA
Beasiswa adalah hal yang paling di buru oleh mereka yang ingin melanjutkan studinya. Saat ini, ada banyak tawaran beasiswa baik dari dalam maupun luar negeri. Misalnya StuNed, ADS, BPPS, DekompInfo. Untuk mendapatkan beasiswa-beasiswa tersebut, hal yang harus dipersiapkan adalah kesiapan diri. Kesiapan diri yang dimaksud disini adalah bagaimana mempersiapkan diri sehingga menjadi pribadi yang siap dan berkualitas. Selain penguasaan dibidang ilmunya, khusus untuk beasiswa Luar Negeri, kita disyaratkan untuk menguasai bahasa inggris. Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu syaran penting jika kita melamar beasiswa luar negeri.
Hal yang terpenting lainnya adalah pengisian formulir. Formulir harus diisi secara lengkap dan benar. Formulir kiranya merupakan gambaran dirimu lewat informasi yang diberikan dalam formulir pendaftaran. Yang tak kalah pentingnya adalah motivasi kamu untuk mengikuti program ini. Ini sangat penting karena kita diharapakan dapat mempersiapkan diri kita untuk masa depan. Kita punya mimpi yang logis dan rasional.
Akhirnya, persiapan mentalmu untuk studi. ini sangat penting karena kamu akan belajar banyak hal yang baru apalagi jika kamu sekolah keluar negeri.
Hal yang terpenting lainnya adalah pengisian formulir. Formulir harus diisi secara lengkap dan benar. Formulir kiranya merupakan gambaran dirimu lewat informasi yang diberikan dalam formulir pendaftaran. Yang tak kalah pentingnya adalah motivasi kamu untuk mengikuti program ini. Ini sangat penting karena kita diharapakan dapat mempersiapkan diri kita untuk masa depan. Kita punya mimpi yang logis dan rasional.
Akhirnya, persiapan mentalmu untuk studi. ini sangat penting karena kamu akan belajar banyak hal yang baru apalagi jika kamu sekolah keluar negeri.
Friday, February 13, 2009
DESCRIPTION OF MATHEMATICS SUBJECTS
SUBJECT: CALCULUS
Introduction : Real Number, parabolic, equation graphics. Function and Limit : function and its graphics, trigonometri function, theorem of limit, Continous Function. Derivative : the rule of derivative, derivative of sine and cosine, the chain rule, Leibniz notation, higher order derivative, implicit derivative, derivative and approximation. Applications of the derivative : Maximum and Minimum, Economic Application, The mean value theorem. Integral : Infinite Integral,linear first order diferential equation,de finite integral, integral properties, substitution method in definite integral. Applications of The Integral . The derivative in Rn: Function with two or more variables, partial derivative, Limit and Continuity, Lagrange method. Integral with two or more variables: Double integral, triple integral to (polar coordinat and cartesius coordinat), Taylor and Mclauren Theorems, Jacobian and transformation. Convergence, Riemann and Darboux Integral, Gamma and Beta function, Fourier Series. (160 hours)
SUBJECT : LINEAR ALGEBRA
Linear System and Matrix : Gaussian Elimination, Matrix and its operations, Invertible Matrix. Determinant : Cofactor expansion, Crammer Rule. Vector in R2 and R3: Norm vector, dot product, projection, cross product, line and surface in R3. Vector Spaces : vector space, subspace, linear independence, basis and dimension, basis space and column matrix, rank, gram-schmidt process. Linear Transformation : Introduction to linear transformation, the properties of linear transformation, linear transformation in Rn . Eigen Value and Vector Eigen : Diagonalization, orthogonal diagonalization, simetris matrix. Applications : Application to diferential equation, Application in approximation problems, fourier series. Introduction to numerical methods of lineal algebra : LU decomposition, Gauss-Siedal Method, Jacobi Method. Reduction error. Approximation of Eigen Value. Complex vector space : Demoivre Theorem. (96 hours)
SUBJECT : ALGEBRA
Group, subgroup, permutation group, looping group, homomorphism, isomorphism, Cayley Theorem, Ring, basic theorem of homomorphism, field, field structure, (32 hours)
SUBJECT : NUMERICAL METHODS
Definition of error, flowchart, algorithm and iteration. Roots of nonlinear equation : interval method, bijection method, false position method and its modification, secant method, Newton method, iteration of particular point, convergence velocity, Newton Bairstow Method, Polynomial equation and its properties. Interpolation : Newton interpolation polynomial, Langrange Interpolation Polynomial. Linear Equation System : iterative method, Gauss-Siedal Method, Inverse Matrix. Derivative and Integral : trapezoidal and Simpson Rule, Quadrature Method, diferential equation ( initial value and boundary value problems) (48 hours)
Introduction : Real Number, parabolic, equation graphics. Function and Limit : function and its graphics, trigonometri function, theorem of limit, Continous Function. Derivative : the rule of derivative, derivative of sine and cosine, the chain rule, Leibniz notation, higher order derivative, implicit derivative, derivative and approximation. Applications of the derivative : Maximum and Minimum, Economic Application, The mean value theorem. Integral : Infinite Integral,linear first order diferential equation,de finite integral, integral properties, substitution method in definite integral. Applications of The Integral . The derivative in Rn: Function with two or more variables, partial derivative, Limit and Continuity, Lagrange method. Integral with two or more variables: Double integral, triple integral to (polar coordinat and cartesius coordinat), Taylor and Mclauren Theorems, Jacobian and transformation. Convergence, Riemann and Darboux Integral, Gamma and Beta function, Fourier Series. (160 hours)
SUBJECT : LINEAR ALGEBRA
Linear System and Matrix : Gaussian Elimination, Matrix and its operations, Invertible Matrix. Determinant : Cofactor expansion, Crammer Rule. Vector in R2 and R3: Norm vector, dot product, projection, cross product, line and surface in R3. Vector Spaces : vector space, subspace, linear independence, basis and dimension, basis space and column matrix, rank, gram-schmidt process. Linear Transformation : Introduction to linear transformation, the properties of linear transformation, linear transformation in Rn . Eigen Value and Vector Eigen : Diagonalization, orthogonal diagonalization, simetris matrix. Applications : Application to diferential equation, Application in approximation problems, fourier series. Introduction to numerical methods of lineal algebra : LU decomposition, Gauss-Siedal Method, Jacobi Method. Reduction error. Approximation of Eigen Value. Complex vector space : Demoivre Theorem. (96 hours)
SUBJECT : ALGEBRA
Group, subgroup, permutation group, looping group, homomorphism, isomorphism, Cayley Theorem, Ring, basic theorem of homomorphism, field, field structure, (32 hours)
SUBJECT : NUMERICAL METHODS
Definition of error, flowchart, algorithm and iteration. Roots of nonlinear equation : interval method, bijection method, false position method and its modification, secant method, Newton method, iteration of particular point, convergence velocity, Newton Bairstow Method, Polynomial equation and its properties. Interpolation : Newton interpolation polynomial, Langrange Interpolation Polynomial. Linear Equation System : iterative method, Gauss-Siedal Method, Inverse Matrix. Derivative and Integral : trapezoidal and Simpson Rule, Quadrature Method, diferential equation ( initial value and boundary value problems) (48 hours)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
OBAMA'S MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUND
Writing exercise
OBAMA'S MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUND
by: Meksianis Z. Ndii
Obama’s multicultural background is one of the key points supporting him to run USA government well as the President. His multicultural background gives advantages for him as the President. There are some advantages that he get because of his multicultural background. Generally, He is the representative of American multicultural etnics minorities. Therefore, most people open their heart and trust him. Furthermore, as the President, all foreign policies that will be taken can be representative all ideology. Although, these are the hard work, he has to do all things better because most people give strong support for him. The next point, he also think in different way. This is essential because as the leader of a super power nation, he must have good horizon and be wise. In addition, because of good horizon and wisdom, most people trust that he can make right decision. Finally, he also far away from primordialism.
OBAMA'S MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUND
by: Meksianis Z. Ndii
Obama’s multicultural background is one of the key points supporting him to run USA government well as the President. His multicultural background gives advantages for him as the President. There are some advantages that he get because of his multicultural background. Generally, He is the representative of American multicultural etnics minorities. Therefore, most people open their heart and trust him. Furthermore, as the President, all foreign policies that will be taken can be representative all ideology. Although, these are the hard work, he has to do all things better because most people give strong support for him. The next point, he also think in different way. This is essential because as the leader of a super power nation, he must have good horizon and be wise. In addition, because of good horizon and wisdom, most people trust that he can make right decision. Finally, he also far away from primordialism.
MOTIVATION STATEMENT: The Strategies
Motivation Statement is an important part that someone have to prepare when applying for any scholarships particular for those who want to study abroad. This statement covers your motivation, your plan for future development, and your strategy to make them real. Therefore, writing motivation statement must be written by yourself.
Remember, don't copy from others.
There are four strategies to write motivation statement.
Remember, don't copy from others.
There are four strategies to write motivation statement.
- list details what you want to reach. you can start from short term plan until long term plan
- write more specific and reasonable. For example: what do you want to be in the ten years ? You have to give a reasonable answer. Sometimes people write, I want to be the president of a nation. It is specific but not reasonable.
- enter all experiences that you have got before that contribute to your decision or motivation.
- You have to know the relation between study program and your plan in the future.
IELTS : interesting
English is essential. when you enter into global market, english is one of the requirements beside others such as skill and knowledge. Therefore, there are many systems that are designed to test someone's ability in english such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS.
for academic purposes, IELTS is a test system that fit in that. Many universities in the world require IELTS as one of the requirements. There are four aspects in this test. They are listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interestingly, this test is designed to test our ability in all parts. unlike TOEFL paper based, IELTS is more challenging because some one must be more active than passive.
To get better in IELTS, people must prepare their self well. Using english every day, practicing all the theory that they have learned. It is hard work but for those who has high commitment, I believe that you can do this.
for academic purposes, IELTS is a test system that fit in that. Many universities in the world require IELTS as one of the requirements. There are four aspects in this test. They are listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interestingly, this test is designed to test our ability in all parts. unlike TOEFL paper based, IELTS is more challenging because some one must be more active than passive.
To get better in IELTS, people must prepare their self well. Using english every day, practicing all the theory that they have learned. It is hard work but for those who has high commitment, I believe that you can do this.