I AM READY TO BE A RESEARCHER

I am in Cibinong West Java to prepare myself to be a researcher. I won’t tell any of my family members how lonely I am here. This LIPI building was not like I imagine before. No beautiful scenery at all. Only wet land, huge meadow and old fashioned buildings before my eyes. As a training centre, this LIPI building should give an impression of smart and dignity. Yet, I found it in misery.

My families do not need to know the condition here. I will not complain. They will question the resolution I have been developing to be a researcher since last year if I do that. Anyway, I knew from the beginning that the profession of researcher is not highly appreciated in my country. So, why did I still startle by situation here?

Actually, not all is distressing. At least I can tell proudly that most of my new friends here are smart and young. Though their looks are ordinary, their academic records and accomplishment are convincing. Frankly, I become nervous to be with them since I know nothing about research. But I and my colleague (Sartik) have made resolution that we must finish this training and hold a certificate in our hand. We had been agreed by Mr. Fauzi Syam to go (he is so generous by giving us an additional allowance) and some Balitbangda’ friends said good bye and prayed the best for us. Of course they don’t deserve to be disappointed.

It is my task to catch up with time and finish the study in LIPI’s training centre. There is a target for me; I have to acquire the scientific writing skill. Back home, two or more researches have been waiting for me. It’s clear I am in my way to be a researcher, except fate decides otherwise. I have to neutralize the doubt growing in my heart before it kills my will power to be a researcher.

Anyway, I and my roommate will have fun by going shopping and travelling during the weekends. Some places are already in our list. Nothing is too bad. Must be there something nice (or quite nice) about everything, it depends on the way you look it.

I think I am ready to be a researcher, a qualified one.