My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life
WORLDWIDE | Saturday, 7 April 2012 | Views [194] | Scholarship Entry
Singapore! Singapore is my first country i visited. It was my fabulous experience that have change my mind and i wish it change my life in the future. Ok, let me tell you the story.
In September 2011, i went to Singapore with my grandma and my auntie for 5 days. it was like a dream that i would going abroad, Singapore! though it's not too far from Indonesia, yap! exactly, i'm Indonesian, but i felt so amazing. It still felt to this day! The moments always remind me and ask me to come back there. And this is one reason i enroll this journey scholarship anyway.
Walking on Orchard road, Marina Bay, take the MRT, met people from different countries, the atmosphere, the cleanliness, and the other about SINGAPORE. I thank God for the opportunity.
Here is the main point. One day, i went to Musthafa big market until late at night. For youth info, Musthafa is 24hrs market. So, i should go back to my hotel by taxi. I did a little conversation with the taxi driver.
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Taxi driver (Td) : your english is good, are you school here?
Me : No, i'm student in Indonesia.
Td : So, your school giving English lesson?
Me : ya, it teach from primary school
Td : oh ya, good.. why you're not school here?
Me : Singapore?? Oh no! it's very expensive, my dad couldn't pay for it.
Td : No, no, there is no expensive for study, it's invesment. Really.
Me : (Oh God! his talking is so true.) so, my dad have to work harder, right? (i said, laughing)
Td : yes, that's right, you must study here. Singapore has good university.
I arrived at the hotel, and i said "thank you" to the driver for not only take me to the hotel, but also give me an inspiration, it was burn me suddenly.
Then i try to make my english better with joinning the english lesson, looking for some scholarships, and praying as always.
That was my story that begin my dream. I believe, if there is a will, there is a way.
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