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Going through the Ups and Downs Before Becoming a Software Engineer

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A story of Farhan Rivaldy, Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Graduate from Informatics Engineering, Universitas Mulia Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t get where we want to be. Everything will work out if we persevere and believe that the alternative plan will lead to success. Farhan Rivaldy (22) understands this well. Farhan—that’s what he’s called—once dreamed about following his father’s footsteps: To become a police officer. Unfortunately, a traffic accident extinguished his hopes. The surgical scar on his leg made him ineligible for the police academy. However, Farhan refused to give up. He was convinced that the future held many more possibilities for him. That belief helped him to rise and encouraged him to become a successful digital talent today. Curious about Farhan’s journey to finding his true calling? Let’s dive deep into his story! An Unexpected Accident that Changed Farhan’s Life In 2002, Farhan was born in Tanjung Selor, North Kalimant...

Emissions Awareness Is the Foundation of Environmental Protection

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A Story of Eco-Route, One of the Top 20 Product-Based Capstone Projects in Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 In 2023, Remotivi surveyed 1097 urban and rural residents in Indonesia. The results indicated that 63% of respondents didn’t perceive the climate crisis as dangerous. In reality, the climate crisis can have significant threats, including heavy rainfall, extended droughts, and strong storms. The survey revealed that Indonesians' awareness of the climate crisis remains relatively low. Eco-Route, a Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Incubation Program participant, wants to help people understand more about emissions. This is important considering the contribution of vehicle emissions to the climate crisis. Are you curious how Eco-Route created an app to increase people’s awareness about emissions, earning them a spot in the Bangkit Incubation Program? Let’s explore their journey! Tech Innovation Securing Incubation Funding Eco-Route is a team of six core members. They are students from diverse universiti...