A Blessing Came from a Dilemma

Participant’s Respond toward Program of Exposure to Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta 2014

My name is Jems Umbu Yiwa Ndapangadung. I live in Kawangu, East Sumba. Currently, I'm in semester 5 at Kriswina Economics Academy, Waingapu. While I study in a college, I often join the activities of Stube-HEMAT Sumba. Some training that I follow are Social Analysis Training, Computer, Multicultural, and Church and Politics.

One day I got a call from Julius Anawaru, one of Stube-HEMAT Sumba’s team. He told me that Stube offered me to go to Yogyakarta. When I heard the news I was shocked and it was such dilemma for me. Why? One side, I felt happy to be able to go to Yogyakarta, but on the other side, I felt sad leaving my college for one month with full schedule. I could not give my answer instantly because I was at campus and the information given just by phone. I could not think calmly. Then, I rushed to go to Stube’s secretary and asked more information to Yulius and other team. They all asked me if I would be able to join the program of Exploring Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta or not.

I admitted that it was hard for me to make a decision, between remained in Waingapu or went to Yogyakarta. But I also realized that every decision brings risks. Sixty minutes passed, I thought and considered many things. Finally, I make a decision, "Okay, I went to Yogyakarta!" Actually, an opportunity to learn in Yogyakarta with no personal expenses like winning a lottery. Formerly I felt dilemma but finally I enjoyed it.

For one month joining the program of exploring Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta program equipped me with many theories that I didn’t get in college. Visiting many places to learn, having interaction with some agriculture and livestock practitioners, and also practising how to make many creative products. It is an interesting model of learning and improve my thought to think holistically.

Returning from Yogyakarta, I will share the knowledge and experience to my friends in Stube-HEMAT Sumba and the people around. (JEMS)