The Value and Purpose of Higher Education
📌 College is framed as a crucial platform for experimentation, critical thinking, and reasoning, skills that are increasingly vital today.
📌 A key regret mentioned is not participating in specific campus organizations or communities during university years.
📌 Higher education should not solely be pursued for the degree certificate (a piece of paper), but for the accumulation of knowledge, skill development, and personal growth.

Overcoming Challenges in Academia and Career
👩‍🎓 One panelist, despite being successful in acting, pursued Master's degrees (S2) in Entertainment Communication to broaden the application of her career knowledge.
👩‍🎓 Students struggling with the wrong major should "do something about it," which could involve transferring faculties, as the process of learning itself—critical thinking, analysis—is valuable regardless of the subject matter.
👩‍🎓 For those feeling inadequate due to background (e.g., not from a major city), experiences like Andika Sudarman's journey from Tanjung Pinang to Harvard prove that regional origin does not limit potential for excellence.

Financing Education and Seeking Scholarships
💰 College is acknowledged as expensive; statistics showed that 18 years of saving 20% of a salary might only yield Rp 72 million, while average tuition can reach Rp 150 million.
💰 All panelists (Rachel Amanda, Maudy Ayunda, Andika) received scholarships, highlighting the necessity of seeking alternative funding.
💰 Securing scholarships is highly competitive; applicants must perform their best, meticulously check CVs/essays, and seek peer reviews.

Maximizing the University Experience
👯‍♀️ The best learning moments often come from deep conversations with friends outside of strict academics, emphasizing the value of social investment and finding a supportive network.
👯‍♀️ Involvement in organizations/communities is vital for learning soft skills like teamwork, structure, and communication, which are harder to acquire solely in the classroom.
👯‍♀️ University is a period for identity exploration and experimentation; students should feel free to explore various activities without fear of being pigeonholed early on.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ College is essential for developing critical thinking and reasoning, especially important in an age of overwhelming and often conflicting information.
➡️ Do not focus only on the diploma (ijazah); prioritize the skills, resources, and community networks gained during the academic journey.
➡️ Students feeling lost or struggling (e.g., wrong major, heavy thesis load) should remember that education changes lives and provides the foundation for future growth and increased family standing.
➡️ Utilize modern tools (gadgets) not just for entertainment but for scrolling and researching information, particularly opportunities like scholarships both domestically and internationally.

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