In addition to gain knowledge, studying activity is also finding good values ​​in each topic learned. The essence of learning is the process of changing the mindset. But does the process end there? The learning process by experiencing it directly will have a deeper impact because, in addition to learning the theory cognitively, a person also feels what is part of the learning process. A pilot, not only knows the theory of flight but also gets into the plane cockpit and flies it.

This kind of learning process, I found at Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta, a Human Resources development institution, especially students in Yogyakarta, I did not even find on campus or in my lectures. Stube HEMAT provides a space for students to discover new knowledge and experiences, for example, theological students get the opportunity to study health, or students majoring in Government Sciences get additional provisions on how to manage the environment for human survival.

I am a Communication Science student from Manggarai, NTT province, who had a valuable opportunity to share material on mapping and disaster management for students of the Arastamar Theological College Bengkulu during the training in Stube HEMAT in Bengkulu on Climate Change and Survival (Saturday, 9/4/2022). On one hand, I shared what I have learned at Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta, on the other hand, I practiced communication. For Theology students, the topic of disaster is a new thing, but it is important to recognize and to map the potential for disasters that can occur. Moreover, later these students will become servants of the people. Most say that oneself is an example for others. I also witnessed the discipline of STTAB students in maintaining the cleanliness of their dormitories, they were close and harmonious each other, even though they came from different regions.

I also learned about Bengkulu, a historic city known as the exile city for Bung Karno (the first president of the Republic of Indonesia), and has a tourist destination of Marlborough fort and Panjang beach with its black sand. Even though the weather is hot and dry, this beach has a beautiful sunset. Bengkulu can not be separated from social issues happened. It was revealed in a dialogue with several students from the State University of Bengkulu about young marriages, pregnancy before marriage, and even victims of cheating that occurred in their village. This phenomenon often occurs and it is starting to be considered normal by the community. The discussion brings  ideas on how the community and stakeholders should act and what students can do to respond to the realities, although it is acknowledged that it is not easy to make the local community aware.

Hopefully, through the Multiplication of Stube HEMAT in Bengkulu, the young people and students in Bengkulu will find enlightenment and breakthroughs to realize in the reality around them and be able to formulate what they must do to bring about good change.

Yes, this journey is part of learning, where learning is the process of discovering something new and becoming an experience. Similar to the trip to Bengkulu, this is a process of mutual learning, I share what I have learned, as well as discover new things about Bengkulu that enrich my horizons and maturity ***