What scholarships has the speaker utilized for her education?

She used the Unggulan scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Culture for her undergraduate (S1) studies and the PMDSU scholarship (a government acceleration program for doctoral studies) for her S2 and S3 studies.

What was the speaker's background when starting her S1 studies at UAD?

She initially experienced significant disappointment (drop) because she did not get into her preferred state university, despite strong preparation, ultimately choosing UAD Pharmacy based on family advice and UAD's strong moral and social environment in Jogja.

What advice does the speaker give regarding failing in competitions?

She believes that early failures (she participated in 70-80 failed competitions) are valuable because they provide lessons and evaluation points necessary to find the right path toward success.

When did the speaker receive the PMDSU scholarship and what was her concurrent academic status?

She received the PMDSU scholarship at age 23, right after graduating with her pharmacist profession degree, while simultaneously pursuing a Master's program via a double degree pathway at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

What does the speaker mean by "inviting restlessness" (undang gelisah) in life?

It means using the achievements of others (e.g., friends who achieve a high rank or memorize the Quran) not to feel inferior, but as motivation to strive, catch up, or even surpass them academically or spiritually.

SOFTSKILLS - Alumni Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - apt. Desty Restia Rahmawati, S.Farm.

Academic Journey and Scholarships
📌 Desti Restia Rahmawati graduated from Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD) Faculty of Pharmacy (Class of 2016) and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with a PMDSU scholarship.
💰 All academic levels (S1, S2, S3) were completed tuition-free using government scholarships: Unggulan (for S1) and PMDSU (Master's to Doctorate acceleration program for superior graduates).
⏱️ Completed her Bachelor's degree in 3 years, 6 months, and 7 days, followed immediately by a 1-year Pharmacist Professional program, concurrently applying for the PMDSU scholarship at age 23.

UAD Experience and Mindset
🌟 She highlights UAD's significant positive impact, emphasizing its excellent facilities and strong moral and material support for students.
🧠 Advocates for shifting the mindset that private university education is inherently expensive, urging students to maximize available opportunities and facilities.

Achievement, Resilience, and Networking
🏆 Despite early setbacks, she accumulated approximately 53 achievements across faculty, university, regional (LLDikti), national, and international levels, often following 70 to 80 failed attempts in competitions.
🌐 Actively networked beyond her immediate faculty, connecting with students from fields like Psychology and Economics to broaden motivation and perspective.
🏅 Achieved 1st Place in the UAD University-level Student Achievement Selection (Pilmapres) in Semester 5, securing the LLDikti 2nd Place, fueled by the goal of being one of the <10% of private university students to receive major government scholarships.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Life is about choices and risks; choices involving higher goals (like advanced studies) inherently carry heavier risks, potentially sacrificing leisure time.
➡️ Seize every opportunity immediately; do not postpone participation in activities or applications, as current chances may not be available later.
➡️ Cultivate constructive anxiety; use the achievements of others not for comparison or discouragement, but as motivation to strive, learn, and potentially surpass those benchmarks.

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SOFTSKILLS - Alumni Universitas Ahmad Dahlan - apt. Desty Restia Rahmawati, S.Farm.

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