WHERE DOES ENGLISH BRING YOU?

        Language is something that is needed by human life. In everyday life, humans must not be separated from language because human language can express thoughts, ideas, and feelings to establish relationships with other people. Of course the language we are talking about here is not just spoken language, many of our brothers who are less fortunate and have disabilities, and use other parts of their bodies to communicate. Being able to speak is something we should always be grateful for, according to the opinion of E. Cassier who said that "The specialty that distinguishes humans from other creatures (animals) is in the ability of humans to use and produce language"

     However, what language? Of course, good language and can be useful for others. A person with high education but he does not speak well, then his assessment must be different from a farmer who only graduated from elementary school, but is able to use the language well.

  It is so attractive for someone who is able to master the language, that from it are born constructive and inspirational works. With this work, humans can know the history of their records, with human language they can be entertained by their novels and short stories, with human language they can dissolve in a world of imagination that may not have been imagined before, with human language they can take lessons and lessons from other people's experiences. That is language, the language of writing that is able to make humans drift away in the feelings of the writer.

            Whether spoken or written language, when one can use it properly it will definitely bring benefits and a sense of pride to the speaker. That's why I say I'm proud to be a LANGUAGE CHILD, especially English, why?

           If we are looking for the role or benefits of the English language, of course there are a lot of journals and articles that discuss it, from being easy to get a job, being able to study abroad, increasing self-confidence and so on. However, I always wonder in myself why did I take English? When I was in high school, I was a social studies student who could be said to be capable of studying economics, I often participated in competitions at the provincial level, even my economics teacher felt disappointed when I continued my education by taking English because she thought my opportunities were great in the economy. I do follow English language organizations, but I am very passive in joining them. At that time, I didn't even dare to speak English in front of the organization members because of my lack of confidence and shyness.

       Finally, this is where I went to the beloved UIN PROF. SYAIFUDDIN ZUHRI  PURWOKERTO campus with a student majoring in English. I always find comfort and serenity in the language, I can see myself happy and don't feel burdened while studying English. At first it was difficult, because I was classified as an ordinary student in English, but in this world nothing is impossible, with prayer and effort, nothing will be in vain.

             To all my friends who have read this, I just want to give a message that whatever majors you keep in your heart that you are proud of the major you choose, don't worry about what it will become. Allah has arranged the rizki of each of his servants, according to his word in the Al-Qur'an Sura At-Talaq verse 3. Ask yourself the reason why you are in this direction? Not because of coercion or following the opinions of others, but the reasons you get from within yourself. That reason will strengthen you, and bring you close to your dreams. 

        I was once asked by the community in my village, "You majored in English means you learned the language of a non-Muslim?" then I answered, according to the message from my teacher Alm. K.H Mukhlas Hasyim, an aspirator of mine in studying, he said "Knowledge is from Allah, no knowledge is useless, not all Muslims have to become kyai." At that time I also thought that, there are many non-Muslims who study the Qur'an, so that to increase their knowledge, why do we Muslims have to limit ourselves in learning knowledge. We Muslims must also prove that we are also superior in knowledge. We need people who can speak English where when there are non-Muslims who speak a foreign language who want to know the Al-Qur'an, we can explain it, when there are bad people who want to change the meaning of the Al-quran verses we can defend and justify.

        When someone asked where did English take me? I will happily say that, with English I have come to know my interests, with English I will be myself, become a servant and a human being who is always thirsty for information, and hopefully later English can bring me to reach my dreams. I AM HAPPY AND I AM PROUD TO BE A LANGUAGE CHILD.

Article by : Rahma Aulia Anzani | 2 TBI C (UIN SAIZU Purwokerto) 

How to get a good education?

Getting an education is compulsory in the developed world, but so many us don't appreciate it enough. We should velue to our lives. There are so many positive outcomes of education, but most of them come under the two banners of allowing us to develop personally, and improving our live chances. 

Learning gives us somuch that we otherwise wouldn't have. Besides the obvious skills and facts that we learn, we learn self-discipline and self motivation, time keeping skills, social and communication skills and so much more. We also gain confidence and self-esteem throught comple ting tasks and being praised for good work, as well as learning right and wrong as we are punished for any wrong doing from a young age. Being educated is shown to increase people's sense of self-worth, life satisfaction and overall happiness. So ultimately being a well-rounded person with lots of potential of happiness is a major outcome of education. 

This development in itself increase our chances in life and our potential to do things we want to do, as social skills gained allow us to form good relationships, and all of the other skills Will help when it comes to getting a job. There is, unsurprisingly, a ppositive comelation between the level of education that people receive and the amount of money they eam. People that are educated are less likely to afford a nice house in a good area, a nice car, and regular family vacations. Educated people are also less likely to go to prison, because they Will be able to provide for their families without crime and are less likely to be violent as they can communicate better with language. 

Getting a good high school education also improve our chances of being able to collage. This further study adds so many different skills to your Arsenal that employment prospects and earning potential become better again. Whatever level someone has studied to though, a good education Will get them further than someone with little or no education. 

This is becouse of the market able skills that they have gained. Literacy and basic math skills are the foundation of independent living and being able to wor. Good communication skills and ability to work both with a learn and independently are often a basic requirement for any job, and these are developed in the education system through group and individual projects. All in all education gives us so many skills that it ia necessary for both happiness and success in life.

Article by : Bulan Suci Ramadhani | 2 TBI A (UIN SAIZU Purwokerto)