Jadi Mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris di STBA YAPARI ABA BANDUNG, gimana sih?

Kali ini aku mau share perasaan dan pengalaman aku menjadi Mahasiswi di STBA Yapari ABA Bandung, semoga bisa jadi referensi atau pilihan buat kalian yang merasa bingung milih universitas dan terutama yang hopless karna ga lulus SBMPTN dan SNMPTN (hehe)

Sebagai orang yang pernah mengalami masa SMA dengan pemikiran yang idealis dan merasa bisa pasti kalian selalu menjadikan Universitas favorite (yah ga usah disebut kampus mana aja) menjadi prioritas utama kalian, (aku juga gitu hehe). But you know lah ekspetasi dan realita selalu berbeda jauh yah.. nah jadi kali ini aku mau share tentang kampus aku sendiri jujur dari hati yang paling dalam yaa bukan untuk promosi.

Langsung aja yuu..                        

Jadi STBA itu singkatan dari Sekolah Tinggi Bahasa Asing ya bukan Sekolah Tinggi Belegug Angger L sesuai dengan namanya ada 4 jurusan bahasa yaitu Bahasa Inggris, Bahasa Jepang, Bahasa Prancis, Bahasa Jerman. Fyi, aku disini sebagai mahasiswa jurusan Bahasa Inggris. Jadi aku bakal review tentang jurusan yang aku pilih aja yah. First, buat masuknya pun gampang banget kalian tinggal ngasih nilai rapot dengan rata – rata 8 setelah itu langsung tes wawancara deh, dan langsung keterima pada saat itu juga, ga ada persyaratan khusus yah namanya swasta kan yah jadi nyari murid hehe. Second, untuk sistem pembelajarannya pun cukup profesional dengan mata kuliah yang sesuai pastinya, dan waktu dosen menjelaskanpun 85% nya pake bahasa inggris, tapi kalo awal semester banyak indo nya sih, disini tuh ga cuma belajar tentang kestrukturan bahasa doang kaya grammar atau nguasain vocab, tapi kita belajar tentang budaya, pariwisata, didukung sama matkul umumnya kaya psikologi, komunikasi dll, yang pastinya melengkapi pembelajaran dan ilmu yang berguna. Next  ,dosen yang ngajarnya pun banyak yang profesional dan teknik belajar yang menyenangkan, (yang paling penting ga susah buat dapet nilai bagus ehhehe). Last, fasilitas kampusnya masih kurang banget, lahan parkir yang sempit, kantin nya kecil, lift yang jadul banget ga pernah berubah, ga punya aula dan bangunan yang gitu – gitu aja dari dulu cuma berubah warna cat nya doang yah tapi liatlah dari ilmunya guys hehe.

Buat UKM nya sendiri aku ikut ASES yah intinya club ini tentang bahasa inggris tapi tujuan utamanya adalah Debate, yah pastinya debate bahasa inggris, alhamdulilah aku pun sudah mewakili STBA ke NUDC Wilayah kopertis 4 untuk yang kedua kalinya. Selain itu juga aku ikut HMJI (Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan Bahasa Inggris) tapi aku tidak merekomendasikan untuk ikut ini sih hehe karna aku sendiri pun taun ini berencana mau keluar, karena tidak sesuai dengan tujuan aku. But kalo kalian suka organisasi dan mampu membawa perubahan positif yah gpp sih ikutan.

Ohya banyak yang meragukan peluang kerja sebagai anak bahasa apalagi kuliah di STBA yang tidak begitu terkenal padahal udah berdiri lebih dari 50thn, tapi guys peluang kerja anak bahasa itu juga cukup banyak loh kaya jadi translator, tour guide, kerja kantoran, administrasi bisa ko, banyak alumni yang sukses juga. But hanya mempertegas pekerjaan itu bukan tergantung dimana kita kuliah tapi seberapa besar dan usaha kita untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan itu, seberapa besar kemauan kita untuk menjadi sukses dan cara yang kita lakukan pun harus halal, karena ga ada ilmu yang tidak berguna guys, tergantung bagaimana kita menerapkannya. Inshaallah kalo dipake dengan niat dan hal positif bakal kepake dan dibutuhkan pastinya dipermudah untuk mencari pekerjaan.

Begitulah ceritanya dan sedikit review semoga bisa menjadi referensi buat ade – ade yang masih bingung dan hopeless. Jikalau ada pertanyaan bisa langsung tanya di kolom komentar..  

Mau VIRAL? Boleh.. Asal hindari sifat ini!!

Hai hai sahabat bloggersku 
Kamu sadar ga kalo sekarang banyak banget orang – orang yang cari sensasi? Banyak banget hal hal aneh sometime tidak mendidik tapi menjadi viral? Banyak orang yang mendadak jadi viral dan terkenal bukan karna bakat positif atau gebrakan yang positif melainkan karena sensasi dan tindakan negatif yang di lakukannya?
So, jika kalian kepingin menjadi viral, kalian harus menjauhkan sifat – dibawah ini guys biar bisa lebih berfaedah gituu..
Langsung aja kuy!!

1. Malu untuk berkaca

Maksudnya ‘ Malu untuk Berkaca’ adalah tidak mau berintropeksi diri, mereka selalu menganggap tindakan mereka baik, tanpa mau mendengar nasehat orang lain dengan kata lain bisa dibilang “EGOIS” . Contohnya : Ada orang yang nulis status di instagram dan nulis caption
“ Hidup gua bukan untuk membuat orang – orang terkesan”
“Bodo amat mau orang lain berkata apa yang penting gua bahagia”
“Gua yang berbuat ngapain kalian yang ribet hidup – hidup gua”
Pasti kamu sering banget liat status orang yang nulis atau bikin vidio sambil bilang gitu kan? Tapi foto atau vidionya pake baju sexy, atau sedang melakukan hal negatif lainnya. Guys kita hidup di Indonesia yang masih kental akan budayanya dengan sifat ini sama aja kalian ga peduli dengan budaya dan orang – orang disekitar kalian. So, bersikaplah dengan bijak, apalagi sosmed sekarang ga cuma di pake sama orang dewasa aja, tapi juga anak – anak. Jadi janganlah egois ya

2. Suka mengumbar – ngumbar aib/masalah pribadi

Aib/masalah pribadi harusnya menjadi suatu hal yang harus kita tutupi guys, tapi sadar ga sih sekarang banyak banget orang- orang yang posting masalah pribadi ke social media, ada masalah sama pacar di post, masalah sama keluarga di post, dan sometime ga sedikit orang yang melebihi lebihaknnya agar menjadi lebih menarik. Menurutku hal ini ga usah dilakukan karena dengan mengumbar ngumbar aib bisa membuat kamu terlihat menjadi orang yang tidak berpendidikan dan tidak bijaksana, imbasnya nanti sampe keluarganya dan orang- orang disekitarnya dianggap tidak baik, kasian kan hanya membuat imagenya jadi jelek? Lagian apakah dengan mengumbar – ngumbar masalah akan menyelesaikan masalah tersebut? Belum tentu juga kan jadi apa gunanya?

3. Gila popularitas

Terkadang ketika seseorang mempunyai ambisi mereka akan melakukan cara apapun untuk mencapai ambisi tersebut. Apalagi di jaman sosmed ini orang – orang punya ambisi untuk menjadi populer dan terkenal meskipun melakukan hal hal yang ga jelas, zaman sekarang ketika seseorang ingin terkenal mereka ga peduli dengan harga diri mereka (haha) contohnya banyak konten konten ga jelas yang menjadi viral yang penting banyak yang nonton. Popularitas emang penting guys, tapi diri kamu jauh lebih penting. Jangan salah ambil cara yah.

So yah menurut aku itu adalah sifat – sifat yang harus dihindari ketika kalian memutuskan untuk menjadi “ VIRAL “, ayo bikin konten yang lebih positif untuk menciptakan generasi yang lebih bermutu yaa, karna pada faktanya konten negatif lebih viral dibanding sama konten positif.

Unique Customs You’ll Only Find In Specific Cultures

1. Bushido And Seppuku

Bushido, the warrior code of Japan, emphasizes strength, loyalty, and integrity. Some analysts and academics have recommended its implementation in the world of business, given the many irregularities that have faced corporations in the past and present. Conducting business inspired by bushido means working effectively and honestly, with the best interests of your superiors and the public in mind.
Seppuku, or ritual suicide as an alternative to defeat introduced by samurai, has a less vaunted reputation. It was particularly vilified in the wake of World War II, when thousands of Japanese soldiers carried on the practice by choosing to take their lives rather than surrender, but it continues to this day in many parts of Asia. Notable instances include the suicides of Yukio Mishima while protesting Japan’s military policies in 1970 and Masaharu Nonaka after he was laid off by his company in 1999.
In Korea, many people feel unbearable guilt and shame in the wake of great tragedy and see no other choice but to end their lives. When the MV Sewol sunk on April 16, 2014 and left hundreds of students dead or missing, the vice principal was so intensely plagued by guilt that he committed suicide.

2. Pearly Whites And The Tooth Fairy

There are several variations of the tale of the tooth fairy. In Denmark, the tooth fairy is called Tann Feen. In many cultures, the mythical figure is actually a mouse, known in France as La Petite Souris, in Spain as Ratoncito Perez, and in Colombia as El Raton Miguelito.
In Greece and Mauritania, a child does not simply leave his tooth underneath his pillow. Instead, children throw it as hard and as high as they can toward the roof of their home. In Greece, this provides good luck and strong teeth. In Mauritania, if there’s a rooster crowing by daybreak, he could keep the tooth.
In Jamaica, children are told horrible tales about a calf that will take them away unless they place their lost tooth in a can and shake it vigorously. The noise is said to drive the calf away. Malaysian children take a more spiritual view of their lost teeth—they bury them in the ground, as what was once part of the body must be returned to the Earth. In Turkey, lost teeth can be used to convey parents’ expectations to their children. For example, if they want their child to be a doctor, they might bury the teeth near a hospital.

3. Alcohol And The Devil

Although stereotypes can be harmful, it is true that Russia is one of the highest-ranked countries in the world in alcohol consumption. The country’s love of vodka is also its leading cause of death, from liver disease and alcohol poisoning to fatal accidents and crimes.
Since it’s such an integral part of their culture, there are many rules of etiquette surrounding drinking in Russia. For instance, you can’t place a glass of alcohol back on the table after a toast—it should be bottom’s up and empty. Arriving late for dinner means that you have to drink a full glass of vodka, no questions asked, as you’ll have to catch up with the rest. Between the first and second shots, there must be no interruptions whatsoever. Lastly, you should never make the mistake of offering a toast with an empty glass. If you do, you’ll have to drink the entire bottle.
Russians also love to swear, but their custom is steeped in superstition. It is said that when you curse another person’s health in a manner without malice, you should spit three times over your left shoulder. This symbolically spits in the eye of the devil, preventing bad omens or a temptation of fate. If the curse is made in writing, you should write the guttural sound, “Tfu, tfu, tfu!”

4. Arriving Late

In many parts of the world, arriving late to a social gathering is considered quite rude, but that’s not the case in South America. In Chile, if the host says that dinner will be served at 8:00 PM, guests are expected to arrive around 8:15 or even as late as 8:30. Arriving on time or earlier could mean catching the host unprepared, and the offender will be regarded as “too eager” for a meal. In Ecuador, arriving 15–20 minutes late is also considered being “on time,” and Brazilians consider meeting times “elastic,” showing up whenever they please.
Even parts of the United States have adopted these traditions, because they have attracted large populations of immigrants from these countries who brought their customs with them. For instance, in Miami, it’s more common for dinner to be served late and guests to be less punctual than in other parts of the country.

5. Mudras

Mudras are seals, marks, or gestures unique to Hinduism and Buddhist cultures, most notably India. No fewer than 500 different meanings can be expressed by the way a person moves their hands and fingers. These movements are believed to allow the individual to control the flow of prana, or life energy, and focus their attention toward a certain goal. They can be seen in statues, paintings, dances, plays, yoga, and meditative techniques.
The gyana mudra, wherein the thumb and index fingers touch while the other fingers extend away from the palm, is said to promote mental clarity and calmness, making it the most popular mudra to use for meditative purposes. The abhaya mudra (simply raising one’s right hand with an open palm and fingers extended straight up) shares an almost universal meaning with other symbolic gestures of various religions and cultures. It’s related to the heart chakra and communicates openness and honest intent. The agni mudra (the thumb touching the middle finger while the rest extend away from the palm) symbolizes fire and is said to aid the digestive process.

6. Bayanihan

Another unique aspect of Filipino culture is bayanihan, the practice of literally moving an entire home to a new location. The villagers gather to lift up the structures, carrying them over quite a distance. In some cases, it’s done to avoid damage to the home from impending floods or landslides, but it’s sometimes done simply to oblige a good neighbor.
Bayanihan occurs mostly in rural provinces, since the abodes found in these areas are made of lighter materials like bamboo and nipa palm wood. While it does take place in urban areas, it is limited to moving items such as hardware, playground contraptions like swings and seesaws, and basketball courts.

7. Henna Weddings And The Blackening

Islamic weddings are steeped in centuries-old traditions and rituals. For one thing, it is generally believed that the best day for the ceremony to take place is on Thursday, since Friday is the holy day among Muslims. Another tradition is mehndi, or “henna,” night. Two nights before the wedding, the bride is surrounded by women from her side of the family, who paint designs on her hands, arms, and feet. This was to symbolize the bride’s entrance to womanhood. Some symbols are also meant to provide luck and fertility for the woman.
While henna night is an artistic and beautiful display, the same can’t be said for a custom practiced in parts of Scotland called “the blackening.” It involves friends of the bride and groom tying the two together in bathtubs, large crates, or behind pickup trucks before parading them through the streets to be pelted by passersby with an array of disgusting material. Feathers, soot, rotten eggs, curry, shoe polish, and mud are just a few of the horrors in which the couple can expect to be covered. This fun-filled tradition is believed to ward off evil spirits, and it also provides a bonding moment for the couple that symbolizes the hardships they are to endure and conquer together.


https://listverse.com/2014/10/11/10-unique-customs-youll-only-find-in-specific-cultures/

5 Best Places In The World To Celebrate New Year 2019

 

 

1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Where: Clubs at Rembrandtplein, Nieuwmarkt, Museumplein, and Dam Square
What’s in here: One can very easily find impromptu street parties in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam for the best New Year celebration 2019. However, for more organized parties, one can head to just about any large public space, including Rembrandtplein, Nieuwmarkt, Museumplein, and Dam Square. There are firework displays in multiple locations that can best be viewed from the city’s bridges. The place holds one of the best New Years Eve parties in the world.
Mustn’t miss: The endless clubs for drinks, live music, and dancing until daybreak.

2. Bangkok, Thailand

Where: Central World Square
What’s in here: Come together for the hippest and jazziest New Year celebrations in this bustling metropolis that parties with locals and expats alike. The centerpiece of the evening is a massive gathering in Central World Square where people come in hundreds of thousands. At the stroke of midnight, a series of fireworks illuminate the riverside, following which, the party continues at the many nightclubs and bars lining the streets of this naughty city. It throws one of the best New Years Eve parties in the world 2019
Mustn’t miss: Join in the entertainment that includes a spectacular light show, live concert, and video screens showing celebrations from around the world.

3. Cape Town, South Africa

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Where: Victoria & Albert Waterfront
What’s in here: New Year’s celebrations in Cape Town aren’t just about partying on the last day of the year and going home after the countdown has ended. NYE festivities here span three days and are the most lively, engaging, and vibrant spectacle of the frivolous town. On New Year’s Eve, the Victoria & Albert Waterfront plays host to a concert and a midnight firework display. You can catch on the most spectacular views of the fireworks from the many picnic spots on Table Mountain. There’s also a Victoria Falls New Year’s Carnival that includes a carnival-themed train and live music.
Mustn’t miss: On and following the New Year’s Day, hundreds of thousands of partygoers and beach bums head to the local beaches, and the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parades through downtown with 10,000 performers dancing and singing in the streets.

4. Sydney, Australia

Where: Sydney Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Bondi beach
What’s in here: The celebrations in Sydney are a bouquet of thrillful engagements. Aerial flyovers displaying messages, a brilliant display of fireworks, light shows, and several events at Taronga Zoo catering to the kids make it the best place to celebrate New Year 2019 in the world.
Mustn’t miss: Indigenous smoking ceremony, and lighted boat parade.

5. Berlin, Germany

Where: Alexanderplatz, Berlin television tower, Spree River
What’s in here: Allow us to put it this way – “the 1.8 km stretch between Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column gets over brimmed with about one million people ready to do anything to celebrate the new year and party.” Berlin is one of the best places to spend new years in Europe. With this magnitude of participation, Berlin’s streets are the most crowded ones on December 31st, making your New Year 2019 celebration even grander. Obviously, there are fireworks, music, dance, noise, food, magic shows, booze, beer, and what not to make this the best place Russian New Year: To Experience The Enchanting Country’s Best Party Flavours!o celebrate New Year 2019 in the world!
Mustn’t miss: Dance party at the 3 storey Berlin Tv Tower


https://traveltriangle.com/blog/best-places-in-the-world-to-celebrate-new-year/

Is Language Unique to Human Being?

This question is impossible to answer because there are so many possible meanings of “language”.

Animals make sounds, and animals communicate with those sounds. Is that language?

Some people define “language” as meaning “Human Language”, so it is roughly a circular argument such that “language” cannot possibly be anything but unique to humans. Whatever is unique about Human Language thus makes it distinct and unique. And we can all agree that Human Language is in some ways different from animal communication.

But there are so many ways to define language. Maybe we would say that it is a communication system embedded in a social structure that can have regional/social dialects. Actually, prairie dogs seem to have this and possibly some other animals too.

Maybe we could instead focus on how language is learned. And that is where most of the ‘human language is unique’ arguments come from. The main argument is that human language is too complex to be learned just from input (too many possibilities for how what we hear was generated, by some unknown mental ‘grammar’ we would have to guess), and that therefore language is somehow innate in humans, part of our DNA. Not all of it, not the words, of course, but the basic ability that allows us to ‘learn’ (actually ‘acquire’ is a better word) a specific language like English from input. Think of it as genetic hints we have that let us learn a language while other species can’t. On some level this is obvious as well, that we have a genetic predisposition to learn language: it’s natural for humans to do this, and obviously we have some biological support systems for it: our brains, our tongues (or hands, for signed languages), our ears (or eyes), etc. But the innateness argument goes farther than that to say that there is something uniquely linguistic in our genetic structure. And that’s still a widely debated topic, but a popular opinion among many linguists.

Other linguists would say that in fact human language is just an extreme form of animal communication. It’s got more words, more complexity, more social patterning, etc., but it has the same basic ingredients as animal communication, just more of it.

https://www.quora.com/Is-language-unique-to-human-beings