The above title is an analogy for the career of Dr. Agung Budiharjo, S.Si., M.Si. – a biology lecturer at University of Sebelas Maret (UNS). He said that as he was asked to present his success in combining science and business in a public lecture by Department of Biology, Science and Mathematics Faculty (FKIP), University of Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta.

The event took place at Islamic Center Hall on Friday (11/3/2016). About 300 participants were enthusiastic asking questions in the discussion with the theme, ‘The Implementation of Bioscience in Fish Cultivation Entrepreneurship.

Many things have been run in his business including giant mottled eels, Betta fish, sea weed, teabag, etc. The businessman and owner of a Japanese restaurant in Solo said that it took ten years develop his business and researches before his success.

Agung said, ‘To be successful a man should do something different. For him working can mean producing things and making money. The former suggests that working is an obligatory. A man should be able to change weaknesses into strength. This can be done by research and development. This will result in effective development, right and systematic strategies.

Meanwhile, his fish cultivation industry has reached international market. His products are sent to France and Japan. The sale of unagi from giant mottled eels has reached billions within a year.

Agung added that business opportunities are still open among others businesses related to high valued things and necessary goods. Becoming a pioneer is more important than a follower.

‘Make buyers find us and not the reverse. This can be done through smart marketing,’ he added.

Agung further explained some smart marketing in the event. Firstly, be selective in taking in an event. Secondly, open opportunities at global market. Thirdly, offer products extraordinarily. And fourthly, create positive image or brand.

The reason of a giant mottled eel is chosen as a commodity is that it is marketable and highly valued. Besides the thing is abundant in Indonesia. It needs simple technology. It suits to be developed as business. Nevertheless business is related to luck.

Once his business made cooperation with an Islamic boarding school Qoryah Qoribah in Salatiga Central Java. He was also invited to Japan to be the only invited participant in a business conference. These things can motive the students to be creative and eager to carry out researches in relation to business.

‘Research becomes the keyword to overcome weaknesses in entrepreneurship. We have to be consistent and focus in doing anything,’ he said. (AKN)

 

 

Children get their first education at home. Their characters and behaviors are determined by their first learning from the family. Therefore, the family especially parents play a significant role in children’s mental building.

A weekly Islamic sermon called ‘Kajian Ahad Pagi’ or Sunday morning lesson is held at University of Ahmad Dahlan’s Islamic Center, South Ringroad, Banguntapan, Bantul starting from 05.45 – 07.00. Last Sunday (13/3/2016) some 300 participants took part in the program while Dr. Khoiruddin Bashori was giving the speech.

He said that parents conduct two significant tasks as their children’s first educator. Those are giving warmth protection and controlling their behaviors. Parents should be able to undertake those responsibilities for the essence of education involves consoling children and getting themselves controlled by stimulating their feelings.

Khoiruddin said, ‘Parents should not only coddle their children by giving whatever they want but also give them opportunity to strife without forgetting self-control.”

There are four categories in children education. First, authoritative. This means that parents give guidance to their children on condition that control is as good as giving kindness to them. This category could build children’s confidence, excitement and courage in making decision.

 Second, authoritarian. Parents guide their children by prioritizing control over warmth. This result in difficulties children’s making decision and becoming autonomous.

‘Be aware if children often ask questions or insist your approvals on many things because it means that they often become depended on parents.’ Khoiruddin added.

Third, in floor. This kind of education is a big problem in parents’ education to children. In this category, children feel ignored and unappreciated. It is caused by the parents’ unwarm relation and lose control. 

Forth, endarson. In this case, parents are too much in giving warmth and control to children that make them spoiled and impulsive. 

In conclusion, parents should be careful in giving instructions to children because their instructions determine their children’s future. Parents should know good ways of educating children so that they will not regret in the future.” (AKN)

 

 

At exactly on March 17th 2016, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) held a contest for exchange students entitled ‘Darmasiswa Got Talent’. The contest, which took place at International Affairs office of the university. Exchange students from all parts of Central Java and Yogyakarta special province took part.

In the event two Exchange students from University of Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Liana Snytsar (Ukraine) and Shakir Samadamaeng (Thai) participated in Indonesian speech contest. A team of five exchange students Liana Snytsar, Kim Soo Yeon (South Korean), Li Lening (Chinese)………. were involved in Indonesian performing arts contest presenting a traditional dance of ‘tari piring’ from West Sumatra.

To join in these contests, the team spent every evening for more or less a month to prepare. The results, Liana Snytsar  and Shakir Samadamaeng grabbed the first and second trophies for Indonesian speech contest. Besides, the performing arts team got the second position in the contest.

In the event participants from different universities praised the UAD’s speech contest team, approaching them and making conversation directly.

 

Although she failed to enter a state university twice, Ana Rahmawati Wibowo was not discouraged to continue her study. Getting information about University of Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta from her friend, she won a grant for 8 semester scholarship at it. The trust and the ease were compensated for great achievement by the student of developmental economics. Her GPA was 3.94 the highest among the graduates in March 2016 graduation.

‘Frankly speaking, I knew nothing about UAD at that time. I used to concentrate to becoming a state university student. But Allah decides my destiny. This university deserves her best home place,’ said her hospitably as she was interviewed.

UAD’s scholarship granted to a Bantul girl challenged her to finish the study punctually. Ana was engaged in various university organization such as Muhammadiyah University Student Association (IMM), Student Executive Boad (BEM) and Student Legislative Board (DPM). Moreover, she, who was born on April 24^th 1994, is currently a chief of youth organization in her home country.

Being active in various organizations, she benefited from getting extra knowledge not provided in formal classes.

‘I learn much about anything from these organizations through discussions with organization and society members,’ she said slackly when questioned at the rectorate office Thusday (17/3/2016). She feels she is not hampered by organizations but she is inspired to learn more and manage time wisely.

From her childhood, daughter of the couple of Dalhari and Painten, is accustomed to be independent. To get extra money, she works as a tutor as well as sells mobile balance. She believes whatever she does needs full concentration piety.

She considers the scholarship as ‘There is no free lunch.’ It requires hard work, fortitude, and the most important prayers. The youngest of three brothers keenly practices fasting a habit, which is rare among her fellow students besides doing Sunnah prayers as characterized by the Messenger – Rasulullah.

As the highest rank graduate, she suggests that students be diligent, be members of organizations and manage time wisely. If there is a chance they should find more experiences outside the campus.

“UAD is like a rainbow, one can find more experiences here. Thanks for our lectures especially those lectures at developmental economics department. Thanks UAD for the knowledge,’ she closed the interview.