Reflecting on My Call

One night, I had a chat with one brother from the Saint Vincent de Paul congregation. It was just an ordinary chat between us, until I press the alarm bell. I ask him, why there are lots of my friends are having troubles with their marriage? One friend is losing his girlfriend after 8 years … Continue reading Reflecting on My Call →

Reading People in A Deep Sea

It's not like you read people in a real deep sea. It's just a metaphor. For me, an effort to read people is like swimming into a deep sea. Imagine a deep blue sea in your mind now, so you can get the process that I am going through. If it's too hard for you, … Continue reading Reading People in A Deep Sea →

Doing Ethics Final Examination

Headaches, nausea and dizzyness are very common among us, graduate students who are having examinations. Yes, we are struggling to finish the exams well. This semester we have 7 subjects (do not compare the Indonesian education systems with any Western countries system), i.e.: ethics, research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), statistics, self-development, psychological assessment and philosophy … Continue reading Doing Ethics Final Examination →

Separation Anxiety in Twins

What is Separation Anxiety? I just had my Qualitative Research Method proposal done (for my final examination). I chose Separation Anxiety in Twins. The topic about twins had always amazed me since I did my bachelor degree thesis. At that time, I chose Individuality in Twins. I got a clear image on how hard is … Continue reading Separation Anxiety in Twins →

Reflection on my strengths and weaknesses

“The soul of a sluggard desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich” (Proverbs 13:4) I consider myself as a blessed woman. I was born and raised by my wonderful parents. They are very supportive and they can be defined as ‘rare’ parents, because they never push me to … Continue reading Reflection on my strengths and weaknesses →

Graphology Session

During the exam days, I went out in a cafe with my classmates to discuss the materials for exams. First reason, we got bored with uni library. Second, we were looking for free internet connection. So, yeah we went to Galaxy Mall. At the afternoon, after a whole day of looking for Philosophy of Science … Continue reading Graphology Session →

Psychologist Ethics Codes

In general, ethics codes can be defined as a set of accepted system that conducts the behaviors of professional in completing their responsibilities. Every profession has its own ethics codes, such as: doctor, lawyer, psychologist and other helping professions. As a graduate student of psychology in Indonesia, I have to admit the weaknesses and the … Continue reading Psychologist Ethics Codes →

Clinicians Gone Mad

It was a dinner between our tight class schedules. So yeah, we arranged to have dinner at the closest place from our campus. We talked about the lessons, our past mid exams, but above all, we acted like crazy! I never imagined that graduate students would be like this... because they were all so nice … Continue reading Clinicians Gone Mad →

What Should and Should Not be Done by Graduate Students

We've done our first mid exams. It was awful! But at the same time, it gave us lesson to work hard - well, at least I've got that lesson! I needed a few moments before I got my brain warmed up. It's been a while since my last graduation. But it was worth a try... … Continue reading What Should and Should Not be Done by Graduate Students →

Conjoined : Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Psych

Before I got drowned amongst book piles in my room, I decided to write this down. It is about research method in Psychology. I never imagined that I will write about this subject in my blog. But, try to read and write down your comment... Psychology is one of social studies that used Quantitative method … Continue reading Conjoined : Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Psych →