My Journey from Tumolbil to Jakarta: A Story of Hope and Determination
My Journey from Village to the Big City: A Story of Hope and Determination "This image captures a moment of teamwork in Jakarta, bringing together students from Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. Also present are a coursemate/intern, a dedicated lecturer, and a guiding mentor from NNC, highlighting a shared learning experience." In 2012, I made a life-changing decision to leave my family and friends in my small village of Maskabil, located in Tumolbil, a border area between Papua New Guinea and the Pegunungan Bintang region of West Papua, Indonesia. My heart was heavy, but I was driven by the desire for education and a better future. Accompanied by my brothers, I crossed the border to Kiwirok, where we took a plane to Sentani, Jayapura, in 2013. Upon my arrival at Sentani Airport, I was overwhelmed with joy. The city was a stark contrast to my rural village, surrounded by the picturesque Lake Sentani. I was amazed by the bustling crowds and the variety of vehicles;...