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Previous Next 11 October 2019 – It is the last day for Sister Martha to study Bahasa Indonesia in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma. She studied Bahasa Indonesia for 1 month since September. However, she had learned Bahasa Indonesia since March but she had break for several months. She studied Bahasa Indonesia for her missionary purpose in Indonesia. Sister already passed the Madya 2 level here. The closing was held in common room only. It was very simple since she had to catch the flight after the closing. It was opened by Ibu Ria’s speech and some speech from Sister Martha herself. Then it was closed by giving certificate to Sister Martha. She will directly take a flight to East Nusa Tenggara to Weluli. She will continue her mission in Klaretian. Selamat berjuang di tanah baru, Sister Martha.

Previous Next 11 October 2019 – Today, our beloved sister, Sr. Catherine Nyaboke Nyakundi PRR had finished her study in Lembaga Bahasa. She learned Bahasa Indonesia in LBUSD for this past 2 months. She started the lesson from August 13th until today, October 11th. She had learned Bahasa Indonesia for Pemula 1 level.   The teachers were saying goodbye to Sister Catherine in Students’ Lounge. It was closed with a short speech from Ibu Ria as the head of Lembaga Bahasa. Several stories also shared by the teachers during the learning process with Sister Catherine. After this, Sister Catherine will continue the missionary in Flores. We hope the best for you Sister Catherine.

Previous Next 5 October 2019 – Carey Baptist College Australia had a visit in Lembaga Bahasa for 2 days. They learned Bahasa in LBUSD since October 3rd, 2019. 13 students had learned Bahasa Indonesia here, accompanied with 3 teachers. Even though they learned for 2 days only, they were very happy for all the experience during their study. Besides Bahasa Indonesia, Carey Baptist students also learned how to cook Indonesia traditional food. They had the chance to cook Indonesia traditional cuisine in Bu Lies’ house. After that, they had a special class again but in another place. They learned how to make silver craft. They had silver craft class in Kotagede Silver, Yogyakarta. There, they made their own rings using specific tools that had been prepared by the owner of the workshop.   On the next day, they had a chance to learn how to play Javanese traditional music instrument called Gamelan. They learned to play gamelan in Trihanggo village, Yogyakarta. The students said that it was interesting and amazing to play Gamelan for the first time. They said it was an unforgettable moment. Later that day, they closed their program in Indonesia by visiting Borobudur Temple in Magelang Central Java. The students were amazed by the temple since Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in the World. See you again Carey Baptist College. Let’s hope we will meet again in the future. Have a safe flight!

Previous Next 2 October 2019 – On this Wednesday, Center of English for Specific Purposes (CESP) Division had a visit from ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Class from English Education of Duta Wacana Christian University. This class supervised by Miss Endang, came to learn about ESP and how CESP conducts its ESP programs. There were 12 students coming with Miss Endang during this visit. The event was started at 11.00 am. It was opened by a warm greeting from Miss Ria Lestari, The Head of The Language Institute of Sanata Dharma University. She told a brief history of the institution and how CESP came to be established afterwards. The event, then, was continued by mini-workshop and sharing. Mas Daniel and Mas Restu did a sharing about “what an ESP is” and how CESP has been conducting its ESP programs. During that event, the participants, who are students from ESP Class of English Education of Duta Wacana Christian University, were also invited to share their knowledge about ESP through mentimeter. Those students were very enthusiastic in participating in this event.   At the end of the event, some of the students were asked to share their thought about this event. They expressed that this event is very valuable and beneficial, and they can get many new things about what an ESP is. There was also a closing remark from Miss Endang, she was very happy and thankful for being able to bring her students to have a sharing. The event was close by giving souvenirs to Mas Daniel and Mas Restu, who were the speakers, and also by taking pictures together.

Previous Next 1 October 2019 – This day is the last day for Mas Eitan in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma. He had finished his study of Bahasa Indonesia. He studied here for the past 3 months. Mas Eitan studied Bahasa Indonesia in order to gain a better understanding about Indonesia. He wanted to finish his dissertation about village in Indonesia. The closing was held with several teachers. It was opened with a speech from Bu Ria. Then it was continued by Bu Truly and several teachers who had taught Mas Eitan during his study. Mas Eitan himself close the speech with his impression during the study. He said that he would go back again to Indonesia to do his research. It was closed by giving certificate to Mas Eitan and photoshoots with the teacher. Let’s hope that Mas Eitan could finish his research. See you soon Mas Eitan!

Previous Next 30 September 2019 – Today, Sister Inmaculada Viserda had finished her study in Lembaga Bahasa. She studied Bahasa Indonesia for almost one year in LB USD. She learned Bahasa Indonesia for her missionary mission in Ende, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia. All the teachers were saying goodbye to Sister Inma in a warm closing. The closing was held in SAC room with almost all of ILCIC teacher. It was opened with a warm speech by Bu Ria. She said that Sister Inma was very kind with all of the teacher. Two teachers also shared their stories when they taught Sister Inma. Then, Sister Inma had a speech about her impression in learning Bahasa Indonesia. Sister Inma ended the speech with a special song written by her. The song is very amazing and touching. At the end, it was closed by having lunch together. Keep using Bahasa Indonesia, Sister. We will remember all your kindness. Sampai bertemu lagi!   Here is the song lyrics made by Sister Inmaculada.   TERIMA KASIH GURUKU Aku mau mengucapkan terima kasih guruku atas ajaran Anda dalam kehidupanku. Aku mencintai Indonesia berkat Anda. Terima kasih di dalam hatiku. Terima kasih. Tuhan memberkati Anda. Di mana saja aku berada Anda selalu tinggal di dalam hatiku, di dalam doaku.  (x2) Terima kasih… di dalam hatiku. Terima kasih… di dalam doaku.   Sister Inmaculada. Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation NSC.   With gratitude to my teachers from LB Sanata Dharma. Yogyakarta.  ❤INDONESIA

Previous Next 23 September 2019 – Victorian Young Leaders students had a chance to see how to make traditional Javanese medicine called jamu. They learn directly from the Jamu maker, Bu Jum and Mbak Angel. Bu Jum had made jamu since 1989. Now, Mbak Angel, her daughter helps her on making jamu. The jamu making was held outdoor, so everybody could see and got involved in the process. They had a chance to make jamu called beras kencur (rice and white ginger) and kunyit asem (sour tamarind). There are several tools that were used to make jamu such as, alu and lumpang. Alu is the smasher to smash the ingredients. It is made from wood. Lumpang is the place to smash the ingredients. It is made from the stone. The first jamu that they made was jamu beras kencur. It was started by smashing the white ginger into the lumpang using alu until it is soft. It was mixed with the rice. Then, it was mixed with melted palm sugar water. Using a big washbasin, the mashed ingredients were put into strainer and the melted palm sugar water was poured into it. It needs around 10 bottles of melted palm sugar water. They still have to squeeze the mixed ingredients to get the strong taste of it. After that, they can put the water in the glass to have a drink. The similar process also occurred in making jamu kunyit asem. The different was just the ingredients. Jamu kunyit asem needs tamarind and turmeric. The students were so happy to know the process of making jamu.  They thought it was really interesting. One of the students got a yellowing hand because of the turmeric extract. However, they love the taste. “Enak sekali!” said Aidan while drinking jamu with the yellowing hand. Don’t forget to wash your hand, friend!

Previous Next 20 September 2019 – After learning for approximately 9 months in Lembaga Bahasa, Mas Mike Verrier had to go back to America. On this day, Mas Mike had finished his Bahasa Indonesia study. He learned a lot of things here. Usually, during the learning process, Mas Mike was not only learning about Bahasa Indonesia. He also shared his thought about his thesis. Sometimes he asked for suggestions from the teacher. It was a nice experience to have Mas Mike here, in Lembaga Bahasa.  Sayonara Mas Mike, good luck for your thesis!

Previous Next 20 September 2019 – After 2.5 months of studying, it’s time for Sister Kim Rosa to go back again to her missionary places. She studied Bahasa Indonesia at Lembaga Bahasa. Now Sister Rosa had to come back to Kupang to continue her missionary. She will teach Korean Language in Kupang. We only did a very simple closing ceremony in drinking room. It was opened by several speech from the teacher who taught Sister Kim Rosa. After that, Sister Rosa Kim shared her short experience during the course with the teacher. It was closed by a very amazing and inspiring music performance by Sister Kim Rosa. She played Let It Be by The Beatles using harmonica. She said “when I face a lot of problem, I always sing this song, just to feel relax.” Hope that the problem would help us become a better person. Keep walking and sharing the positivity. Sampai bertemu lagi, Sister Kim Rosa. We will miss you.

Previous Next 20 September 2019 – Darmasiswa students’ batch 2019 had their silver class craft at Kotagede. They went together to Kotagede Silver by bus. They made several silver crafts there. With the help of Bu Ismiyati, the owner of the workshop, and several employers, Darmasiswa students made their own silver ring. It such a long process to made a silver ring. Cutting, welding, sanding, cooling, and polishing, all of these steps were applied by each of the student in order to make a perfect shiny custom ring. They said it was an interesting activity. Do you want to make another silver craft? Silver bracelet maybe?