Wednesday, April 6, 2011

- A Colorful Life, by Robert Arthur Miller, USA -


I want to be a Butterfly, 
and spread my Wings;
so I can Fly like my friends, 
the bird who sings.

I want to Soar High, 
above land below;
and land on all, 
it's flowers that Grow.

I want to be Colorful, 
and Beautiful to see;
I want to be a Butterfly, 
and roam the earth Free.

I know that what I Desire, 
might seem a little strange;
but right now I'm a Caterpillar, 
and I want to CHANGE.


My First Experience At Changi Airport, Singapore


24th March 2011, this is the first time I’m going to Changi Airport, Singapore. It was a good experience for me. I was given a job to welcome a person that I don’t know, a professor from Japan. He was invited to join University President Forum 2011 which organized by UTM, and also as a guest for UTM Graduation Ceremony. My job is to meet him at Changi Airport and send him to Puteri Pacific Hotel for check in.

Through the process, I learned to check the flight number and terminal through internet, I learned to check the landing time and platform at the airport. I wait in front of the platform door with holding a welcoming note. I look around to find the right person. How is the professor look like? Can I communicate well with him? I started to worry as the time passed because I afraid that I might miss out the important guest invited by UTM.


Finally, I see someone walking toward me, I met the professor and start with the word “初めまして” (nice to meet you).  I feel nervous and finding a topic to communicate with him. He is a professor that expert in Science and Engineering. Suddenly I think about what I had learnt during my Korea Delegation. Then I start the topic with “Sustainability”. At this moment, I feel thankful to my seniors that always share his knowledge with us. This gave me courage to share my opinion with the professor; and the professor also share the Japan culture and technologies with me, especially incident about the earthquake and leaking of nuclear reactor that happen recently.



26th March 2011, I take my responsibility to send the Japan professor back to Changi Airport. That day, I bring my friend, Casse along with me. When we reach Puteri Pasific Hotel, I saw professor waiting at the ground floor cafeteria. When we met him, I start introduce Casse to professor. Casse is our student representative that won at UTM Election 2010/2011. After that, we depart to Changi Airport.

Along the journey, we continue our topic about “Sustainability”. Casse even share with professor about the sustainable project that running in UTM. After that, we talk about Global Outreach Proggramme (GOP) that runs in UTM too. It included the problems that we faced when organize a GOP delegation, such as currency and accommodation. Talking about accommodation, we found out that Japan Universities seldom provide hostel to their students. Therefore, the daily expenses of students in Japan are quite high. In the conversation, we gain a lot of understanding and knowledge, especially about Japan country.


This was a great, valuable and unforgettable experience for me. Due to this, it improves my communication skill, widen my knowledge and increase my confidence as well. I hope I can have more and more chances to explore and experience more in my entire life. These experiences make my life colourful and bright. So I appreciate what I am having now, and grab the chances that I am having now.


"The Chance Starts From The Change, For Things To Change, We Must Change First."






To Be Continue... ^^