Leaving the Comfort Zone to Develop
Monday, 4 May 2020by adminstube
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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