Participant’s reflection on
Communication Skills training 2020 batch 2
Initially I did not know
what Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta was, even when my friends in campus talked a lot
about Stube HEMAT and its activities. I just ignored it and thought, "Ah,
why I should join it." Finally I
met Trustha Rembaka directly and talked a lot about my study and
self-development including deeper information about Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta, but
what really impressed me was that Trustha who is not from Sumba but he is so
familiar about Sumba where I came from. Even from his story, I found that some
of my friends in Sumba has participated in the programs of Stube-HEMAT Sumba.
For me, Sumba is an island having unique natural wealth, not only its natural
beauty but has other uniqueness, such as customs, language, local belief, and
charms that attract attention of tourists to visit Sumba. In the process of our
conversation, I discovered a new insight that made me interested in
participating Stube-HEMAT activities.
I am Satridurisa Rambu
Kahi, from Lailara village, Katala Hamu Lingu district, East Sumba Regency and
currently studying theology at STAK Marturia Yogyakarta. Living in the city of
Yogyakarta is so fun because the city is historic and special. Yes, even though
it is very far from Sumba, I try to
adapt myself, apart from my parents and relatives that motivate myself to be
spiritful to learn. A person from a faraway area is not easy to adapt to the
new environment, moreover the differences in language, accent, even the way to
greet others. It really requires skill for self-adaptation.
This Communication Skills
training was the second activity from Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta that I
participated in, after the Multiculture discussion. This training motivated and
develop me to have a good way of speaking and even creative ideas, such as the
purpose of this training to hone the ability to speak for public, to have good
public speaking techniques and to learn the terms of public speaking, to be able
to use Verbal language (words) and Non Verbal (gestures). At the end of the
training I was challenged to make a short video that was educative-entertaining
that’s related to Covid-19 pandemic. At first I felt uneasy and unable to make
and edit videos. I feel myself very limited, worried and nervous because this
is the first time I made a video, but I thought again for such a good
opportunity and I found ideas through the guidance and motivation from the
mentors, Erik Poae and Thomas Yulianto. Finally, I managed to make a short
video "Keep Distance, does Not Mean Stay Away," which contains the
changes of habbit and attitude during the covid-19 pandemic. The video can be
seen on YouTube Channel of Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta with the link https://youtu.be/tcfrLKAMmeQ
This process was not easy
for me, but with the assistance of Communication Skills training, and the
support of friends in the dormitory. I learned that to begin personal
development just like to get out of the 'comfort zone' by eliminating inferiority,
defeating laziness and learning from
experiences. This really shaped me that something is gained from the
willingness to learn and to try, later when I return home to Sumba I hope I
become a better person. Doing everything with joy, then you will get it. Thank
you Stube HEMAT. (Satridurisa Rambu Kahi)
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