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Don’t Limit Yourself, Aim for the Stars!

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A Story of Azka Zufar Hanif, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, President University Often, our lack of confidence in ourselves prevents us from moving forward, whereas the first step to achieving our goals is to believe that we can. The belief that one day he will become a tech talent is something that Azka (20) has always had. He is confident that his faith will take him closer to his dream. Born someone with cerebral palsy didn’t hinder Azka from having an ambition to land a tech job. He feels confident that his endeavor in learning in Bangkit will help him gain technical expertise before breaking into the tech industry. Did he manage to catch the star? Let’s read Azka’s full story! “I don’t want to limit myself.” In Desa Ciherang, Kabupaten Cianjur, Azka was born and raised by his parents. Being the first of three children makes Azka want to be a good role model for his younger sisters. Despite being a cerebral palsy sufferer with fine motor skills disorder
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No Matter How Small, Every Step Counts

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A Story of Rizky Mahardika Hariyanto, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Padjadjaran It takes more than just a passion to pursue our dream. We must roll up our sleeves and put our hard work and determination forward to achieve our goal. Rizky Mahardika Hariyanto (20) agrees with this statement. He knew he needed to grind hard to become a reliable tech talent. Only relying upon understanding developed in formal education wasn’t enough for Rizky. For this reason, he pinned his hopes on Bangkit. Wishing to be able to kickstart his tech career shortly, Rizky gave the best when he became Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Cohort. How was Rizky’s learning journey in Bangkit? Let’s read his whole story! Rizky’s Little Step Started from His School’s Library Everyone is raised with different values by their parents. For Rizky’s parents, it’s essential for them to see their son grow into a decisive and disciplined person. Moreover, this young man, who was born and raised i
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"You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To"

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A Story of Jessica Zerlina Sarwono, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Statistics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States We often limit ourselves by believing what others say we can't do. It is something that contradicts the beliefs of Jessica Zerlina Sarwono (21). This statistics student at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya (ITS) is convinced that the dream of becoming a data practitioner doesn’t only belong to informatics students but also to those willing to learn, like her. Does Jessica’s perseverance manage to take her closer to her dream of launching a career in the data field? Let’s read her full story! Jessica’s Dream of Becoming a Data Practitioner Since the early days of college, Jessica has dreamed of becoming a data practitioner. She is drawn to data science because a data practitioner has a wide range of career o
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Achieving Success Against All Odds

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A Story of Muhammad Rizal Muhaimin, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung "The best way to predict the future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln, Former U.S. President Being born into an underprivileged family doesn’t mean we’ll have difficulty having a bright future. It is what Muhammad Rizal Muhaimin (22) believes in. He doesn’t doubt that everyone has the power to create their own destiny, regardless of their background. His family's economic condition is what makes Rizal in complete agreement with Abraham Lincoln’s statement above. As his father passed away when he was an eleventh grader, his mother is responsible as the family’s breadwinner. Financial hardship in his family encouraged him to make his future brighter. Giving his family a better life is something that Rizal aims for. Did he manage to do it? Let’s read his whole story! The Value of Forbearance Held by Rizal’s Family Since Rizal was a child, life has taught him the
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Remaining in the Learning Zone Helps You Grow

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A Story of Faiqotul Fitriyah, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Information System, President University "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." Louisa May Alcott, an American Novelist Faiqotul Fitriyah (20) believed that she could sail her ship farther. She wanted to reach her destination, which was becoming a high-caliber tech talent. Her vessel was her abundant Cloud Computing skills acquired from Bangkit. For more than 900 hours of learning, she did her best to keep her progress ahead of schedule. Did Fiqa―that’s what she’s called―manage to complete her journey by transforming into a reliable digital talent? Let’s read her whole journey below! Seeing Technology’s Tremendous Influence Fiqa is a young woman passionate about tech since high school. Born in Sidoarjo and raised in Jakarta, she has supportive parents who always encourage her to pursue her dream and become someone helpful to others. Talking about dreams, working in the tech sector wa
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Learning by Doing Teaches Us Best

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A Story of Rifky Manuel Satyana, Bangkit 2022 Graduate from Mathematics, Universitas Gadjah Mada "Experience is the teacher of all things." Julius Caesar, Roman General & Statesman Nothing gives us better expertise in particular skills than practicing them, and Rifky Manuel Satyana (23) aligns himself with it. Becoming an expert in Back-End Development was something he wished for. Therefore, he paved the way for his career by enrolling in Bangkit 2022. His eagerness to learn in this program was motivated by the thought that experience held the key to the best learning. How was Rifky’s journey in Bangkit 2022, and what did he do to come out victorious? Let’s read his story! Mathematics is the Science Underlying Technology Born and raised in Jakarta, Rifky is a 23-year-old man familiar with technology since middle school. His curiosity about technology made creating a minimalist website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and building a simplified game utilizing Python somethin
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Age is Just a Number When It Comes to Learning

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A Story of Ayi Sumarna, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Library and Information Science, Universitas Terbuka “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis, British Writer It’s never too late to start over something and set higher goals. Ayi Sumarna (43) believes in this. Although he might be over two decades older than most students nowadays, he didn’t hesitate to sign up for Bangkit to learn something new. What made him successfully be accepted into Bangkit, and what motivated him to thrive in this program? Let’s read the whole story of this father of four! Ayi’s Spirit of Learning that Never Dim As a man in his 40s, Ayi already went through the ups and downs of life with his multiple roles. He is not only a father of four but also carries out his duty as Head of the Financial Department at “Kantor Desa Ciburial,” an administrative center that serves the local government functions of rural areas in Ciburial Village, Bandung Regency. Being employed
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