Adapting and Thriving | My Experience with the 5 Ways of Resilience in Bangkit Academy 2023 Program

“The most successful people in life are those who are resilient and adaptable, and who embrace change” – Richard Branson

Richard Branson quote talks about the importance of adaptability and resilience in achieving success. In life, we will face various challenges and failures that can make us feel hopeless. However, by having strong resilience and adaptability one can survive difficult situations and achieve life goals more effectively and efficiently.

As a participant of Bangkit led by Google, Goto, and Traveloka . I have learned about the importance of adaptability and resilience at the Instructor-Led Training (ILT ) Softskill Session led by our instructor Nathanael Pribady

The?session?has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new ways of thinking, learning, and working. In this essay, I will reflect on my experience and share the five ways of adaptability that I have practiced since joining the program. Such as :

Ways of Interacting

In the Bangkit Academy 2023 program has taught me the importance of Ways of Interacting, there are five main points that I have encountered during my participation in the program. Such as :

• Wide range of age. I adapted to this situation by being open-minded and respectful of everyone's opinions, regardless of age.
• Language barrier. ?I am one of the participants who are not native English speakers, which sometimes makes communication difficult. I learned to be patient and also realized that non-verbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, can be useful for overcoming the language barrier.
• Different communication. In the Bangkit program, students come from different campuses and may have different ways of communicating. Therefore, it is important for me to understand each others and find the right way of communicating so that information can be conveyed clearly in both Indonesian and English.
• Different personalities. Each participant had a unique personality, and some were more outgoing and extroverted, while others were more introverted. I learned to appreciate these differences and to adapt my communication style to suit each person's personality.
• Online/offline interaction. In the situation of the Bangkit program conducted online, students may not have the opportunity to interact directly. However, we can use technology such as Google Meet or Discord to interact online.

Ways of Achieving

Ways of Achieving refer to the ability to set realistic goals, prioritize tasks effectively, and persevere through challenges. The Bangkit Academy 2023 program has a fairly tight schedule. I must be able to manage time and take concrete steps to achieve it. This involves developing a growth mindset and accepting challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.

Ways of Learning

Open to new ideas and approaches, and being willing to experiment and take risks in the learning process. There are five main points that I have encountered during my participation in the program. Such as :

• Look for a mentor. Through the Bangkit Academy 2023 program, I was paired with a mentor who has played an important role in my learning journey. He is Kak Kelvin Mulyawan . He has provided guidance and advice and has helped me overcome some of the challenges I have encountered along the way.
• Participate in projects and events. By participating in projects, I can gain valuable experience, work collaboratively with others, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Join a professional community. The Bangkit program has provided opportunities for me to connect with other participants and industry professionals through online forums and networking events.
• Learn a new skill. In the Bangkit program, we have had opportunities to learn new skills such as Python programming, data analysis, and machine learning, which have been invaluable in our learning journey.

?Ways of Working

Ways of Working means being able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently. In the Bangkit 2023, I am a cohort of machine learning with a variety of challenging tools and technologies that suit my learning style. Apart from that, I also practice a lot and can work on projects related to machine learning so that we don't just learn theory, but there is also practice so that we can apply the knowledge gained during the learning process.

Ways of Thinking?

?At Bangkit 2023, I learned to develop a more open mindset and growth mindset, which allows me to approach problems and challenges in a new way. By questioning my assumptions and challenging my own biases, I can come up with creative solutions to complex problems.

In conclusion, the Bangkit 2023 program has provided me with a valuable opportunity to develop my adaptability and resilience skills. Through interacting, achieving, learning, working, and thinking. These skills will undoubtedly be valuable in my personal and professional life, and I hope this article has provided inspiration for readers to continue developing their adaptation skills in facing the changes around us.

Thank you for reading this article, I hope it has been beneficial to you.??

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