Being a Beswan Djarum

THIS IS IT!

It is  a quotation taken from Michael Jackson's last movie title. It represents my happiness and also my big thanks for God because I finally become  Beswan Djarum on 2013 last year. (Well, you may think this post a far not-up-to-date, but I tried my best to share everything though). This is a great step I have taken to embrace my bright future as an impactful individual that bring change to my country.

So, lets check out my story :)

My selection process for Djarum Scholarship was quite difficult but I can say it wasn't that easy too. It started from administrative data submission, Psycho test, Group Discussions, and Interview. Those have its own impression for me because this is all my effort and finally I could through it all. Now, I want to write down all of the story behind this unforgettable moments, so that I will remember and thankful to the God, my Mom and Dad. And of course, my friends, brother and sisters, family for your never ending support you all gave me.

The first time I knew about Djarum Scholarship Program or Djarum Beasiswa Plus was from TV commercial. I was in senior high at that time. I just thought that it was ordinary scholarship, so I wasn't really interested. Well, that's normal. As a teen, I really aware only in Cellphone Credit, Final Exam, and how to get accepted in my favorite University, and nothing else including a scholarship. After I got accepted in and being a college student in University of Muhammadiyah Malang. I started to hear a couple information from my senior, and they recommend me to apply this program which provide not only financial support but also useful soft skill trainings for free for 1 year. Hmmm, I thought those were good point right there.

The scholarship itself only allowed a second year student to apply. So, in order to wait until the next year of college. I mostly spent my time with organization, hobbies, and studies. And fortunately I got a freelance job as a story-boarder in Malang TV. I guessed these could be a good chance for me to find a great experience and maximize my college time.  Then I met this friend, David John Charlez. He really encouraged me to join the program because he was also beswan at that time. As the first preparation, I study hard, sharing with seniors, and looking for info. I was actively seeking for on-line and physical information about the scholarship. I ensured that I wouldn't miss any info.

June 2013, the application for Djarum Scholarship was open. There were steps of selection such as administrative data submission, Psycho test, Group Discussions, and Interview. These were my challenges. And thank God, a few weeks after the first administrative collection, I got an email that I passed administrative selection, and I am allowed to attend the second phase of selection that was Psychotest

got the email and I print it out

It was time. The psychotest took place in DOME, University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Psychotest was the most important selection because there would be so many students that eliminated through this part. From thousands, maybe the committee only take 50-100 students. In each University, the quota is different. In Malang, followed wih students from Brawijawa, UM, Merdeka, and UMM. BEfore the test began, the committe played the profil video of Djarum Scholarship, my heart was beating so fast. I was getting nerveous. I know my reaction was too much. This is my reaction facing competition. I always want to be the first, but I am afraid of failure and mistakes. This is my fear. "But not this time. You are strong, You can" I said.

The second test would be hold in 20th August 2013, and there were 2-3 weeks to prepare the test, so I didnt wast my holiday. At home, I spent my time to excercise on psychotest questions. I  just made my brain to be ready to face the questions later. Because in psychotest, what we need are concentreation and speed, so

Test tools given from the committee

Me, ready for the test

Test started, There were types of questions. There were math, picture tree, warteg test, logic, and science. I concentrated to the questions, I could fee my hand was getting cold. I listed the instructions carefuly. The test tooks more than 2 hours. And after the test, waiting for the result. We were all surprised with Indonesian's famous band, Andra and The Backbone. They were guess star for Djarum to help the applicants felt better because all of us were nerveous.

The band was the best surprise for all applicants

After the band finished playing, it was time to announce who were passed the test. And....

7TFKM ANJA AROWANA EPISCIA LIVIANA

My number and Name were shown on the big screen. I passed the second test, and my limbs were feel so weak at that time. I hugged my friends who didn't pass this part, and support them that their effort wasn't end there because God never wrong.

In the same day, the committee asked us to gather and prepare to do the next test. Focus Group Discussion would be hold in BAU building, UMM. At that time, I met new friends from UMM, and also other Universities. At least, I got friends to lessen my nervous. 

 When the FGD started, we all were divided to several groups consisting of 10 ten students. My group members were from Merdeka University, Malang University. The committee gave each groups  a different article taken from newspaper. Each group had to presents the result of their discussion in front of the forum and the assessor. And other groups might deliver the questions. However, I enjoyed the process started from discussion until the presentation. I was actively involved in the discussion and presented some ideas.

The evening, the committee announced that there were no elimination in this selection. So all students pass to the Interview selection for the next day. Even though I experienced to be interviewed or interview people, I was still nervous and worry about the next day's interview. I read some interview tips on Google, and chose the best formal clothes. I decided to slept earlier, calm down my head, and eats healthy foods, and drank a lot of water. 

The next day, exactly at 12 PM I came to the interview. In fact, the interviewer only asked my about common things about me like identity, my life goal and purpose. The reason why I choose Djarum, what would I do if I selected. etc. After the interview, the result will be announced at 31st August 2013. Well, I need to wait.

The time had come, and Thank God I was really happy and proud to myself. I PASS and SELECTED to be one of the Djarum Scholarship Grantee or usually called as Beswan. I called my mom and dad to tell them the good news. I texted my friends and also my other familites & realtives.

Congratulations you are now Beswan Djarum

For all students and friends who want to apply to be the next Beswan, I wish you the best luck. Please prepare yourself from now on. Being a Beswan is the the one-lifetime-chance, you had not miss it. If you have questions or just want to share, please write the comment below. 

GOOD LUCK

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