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Fulbright An Example of
Study Objective (2010) for
Indonesian Applications

APRIL 5, 2013APRIL 29, 2013 / SYAYID

My friends in Indonesia asked me several questions dealing with
how they should write a good Study Objective for Fulbright
scholarship. For the purpose of sharing what I wrote for my
application and helping them to achieve a be er result for them, I
decided to share my study objective in this blog. After learning and
studying in the United States for about two years in Masters
degree, I found many tremendous achievements I reach both as a
writer and as a teacher of English. Here is my Study Objective that
I sent to AMINEF in 2010. For your information, I did not revise
this document because I want you to see how I change and
improve myself in terms of writing clearly in English (not just
grammar correctness).

Syayid Sandi Sukandi

Masters Degree

Study Objective

I am interested to study in a masters degree in the eld of

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I am interested to study in a masters degree in the eld of

English language and literature in the United States. The
concentration within the eld is Composition and Rhetoric. It is
relevant to my educational backgroundBachelors degree in
English language and literatureand to the needs of the college
where I am currently working. A masters degree program will
provide me with more in-depth learning and advanced
training so that I will have the expertise I need inside and outside
the academic world. Indeed, a masters degree will enhance my
academic qualications and help me gain professional
development as an English lecturer in
STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat.

In STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat, I teach English subjects. The

subjects are Writing I (Paragraph development) and Writing II
(Essay writing), Translation I (English-Indonesian translation)
and Translation II (Indonesian-English translation), Cross
Cultural Understanding, Speaking III (Speech), and
English Correspondence. Recently, I have a plan to teach other
subjects as well, such as Introduction to Literature, Reading
Comprehension, Public Speaking, and Academic Writing. Since
I do not possess masters degree, the chances to realize the plan
are still out of reach. Therefore, a masters degree program in
English language and literature will surely improve my
knowledge base in those subjects so that I can realize the
abovementioned plan.

In the masters degree program, I will focus my study on

Composition and Rhetoric. This is because the college needs
lecturers who have academic skills and experience in all kinds
of writing or rhetorical situations. The future objective for this is
when I have accomplished my masters degree program; I will
take a responsibility as an English lecturer whose specialization
is writing. Besides, I will be involved as a member of the editorial
board in the research unit of the college. The task of the unit is
checking and revising the language of research articles before
they are published in academic journals. Considering
these goals, I am sure that the skill and experience that I will
receive in a masters degree program in the United States will
not only aid my academic development but also empower me to
achieve the goals.

The head of the English department and Chairperson of the

college have encouraged me to pursue the masters degree by
focusing on composition and rhetoric in English. They ocially
want me to serve as one of trainers in the program of
Professional Teacher Education (PTE) in 2011 to teach subjects
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Professional Teacher Education (PTE) in 2011 to teach subjects

related to Writing in the college. The program itself is
conducted under the regulation of the Directorate of Higher
Education of Indonesia. Therefore, I need to have a good
understanding of composition and rhetoric in order to be
admi ed as a trainer in the program. Composition and Rhetoric
will be a considerable emphasis to the overall program of my
study in the masters degree so that I am eligible to perform the
best work in the program and eective in training the students
who participate in it.

Regarding this Fulbright scholarship program in particular, I

want to obtain a masters degree of English language and
literature in the United States not only because it is an English
speaking country but also because it has an excellent reputation
for quality of education. As an Indonesian, I believe that
studying English in the United States can help me acquire
greater uency in the English language, which, in turn, will help
my future students. When I come back to Indonesia after
successfully completing my study, I will have a be er
understanding of English as both a eld of study and a
communicative tool. In addition, I will understand the cultural
values of daily life in the United States. These values, then, can
be shared with my students in the college in order to help them
be er understand the importance of cross-cultural
understanding.

An additional thing that I want to learn in the United States is to

know and understand how American students learn in their
class. In this case, I would love to share the knowledge of
Indonesian cultures to students in the United States. This
activity will positively contribute to my personal experience as a
lecturer and this kind of experience is really a rewarding one for
me. When I have understood how the American students learn, I
would like to apply the positive sides that I have seen in the
United States to my students in STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat. I
hope that a be er improvement of cross-cultural understanding
between the students of Indonesia and of the United States can
be properly maintained after doing the above thing.

To sum up, studying English language and literature with

Composition and Rhetoric as its focus in the United States will
give me many great insights that I can develop and apply in the
college after nishing my masters degree. Conducting research
dealing with students ability in composing academic writing
and sharing a well-shaped concept of English and American

cultures with my students will benet them in their university

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cultures with my students will benet them in their university

lives and in the future. I also hope to enhance and promote the
future or long-term objectives of STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat as
one of Indonesias important educational assets. In the end, a
Fulbright scholarship will help me ensure the future
development of Indonesias students and teachers.

From what you can read above, you can see that I tend to compose
my ideas on grammatical aspect too much. As a result, I did not let
my ideas out on paper. Perhaps, this very aspect was the thing that
created a gap between me as a student of English as a foreign
language with most of Americans who are, of course, native
speakers of English. Now, after learning Writing in the United
States, I am able to use my own linguistic abilities to argue and
even compose my own ideas in writing truly with my own
voice. Writing in English has become one of joyful experiences I
have in me. Every time I read a book, I could hear someone is
saying something to me through his or her works. Besides, I also
learned how to engage with American and international students
in the classrooms in order to see how they argue and think as well
as react about dierent things.

To be honest, I did not travel a lot around the United States due to
several circumstances, but by reading, I can have a thorough
comprehension of this country. It turned out that being an
American is not as easy as being an Indonesian. America is so
complex in lots of aspects, especially after the inuence
of European se lements in history, the riot of civil wars between
white and black people, and the political interests of this
country over other countries that might not be interpreted well
enough, given the barrier in language. I am also aware of how
Americans frame certain ideas in English because, sometimes,
what they intend is the same with mine, but because of language
barrier, the same intention is not translated well across dierent
types of English language users on the globe.

For my friends who want to apply this Fulbright scholarship,

please remember that this country is not as singular as your
country, Indonesia, especially on the basis of race. In this country,
you cannot call others based on how they look. You need to respect
one another. You also need to be respected by others, equally. I
thought that I would see blonde and light skin people all around,
instead I see people even within the same colour as I am Asian
American. Therefore, I cannot judge others on the basis of skin
colors in the United States. Also, religion wise, you will see the
reality of how people see your religion through dierent lenses.
Since I am a Muslim, I know that not so many people in the
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Since I am a Muslim, I know that not so many people in the

United States know clearly what Islam is. If I accidentally
meet people who disrespect it, I tend to explain to them that what
they did was disrespectful. If they still do things that harm me
emotionally, then I will be er go and leave them, for good. The
more you understand this country, the more you will see that
basically people in everywhere are the same. What makes them
dierent is what came to them at the rst time. My point is: before
you came to this country, please be prepared mentally and
socially. Never lose yourself as an Indonesian because they
basically want to know you more, individually, because you are
the chosen people from both countries. They also want to know
more about your country through you. Sharing what you know to
the best you can is a good thing to do. In spite of that, do
something as you need. You do not need to do things that do not
resemble yourself. If you do not eat pork, for example, tell them. If
you do not drink alcohol, inform them. They will respect what you
believe and choose. However, always set your studies as the
priority. In my case, if I let myself drowned on travelling too much,
I will end up learning nothing for my professionalism, especially
since I focus on Teaching of Writing. Without practising
Writing, never dream to reach a point where you can write, deeply
on your style. I think I have achieved it now. In years ahead, I
hope I can write my books.

Good Luck for your applications. Oh, before I forget, please

remember that the living costs in the United States are high.
Sometimes, this situation does inuence your mood to learn and
study. All the best for you!

2013 A Year of Achievements and of Learning the Beauty.

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43 thoughts on Fulbright An
Example of Study Objective (2010)
for Indonesian Applications

1. ibrahim
FEBRUARY 24, 2017 AT 12:09 AM
Thank you very much for sharing your experience as an
applicant for Fulbright , please are all daily costs on yourself or
ambassador? Another questions, how many essays should I
write to apply ?
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write to apply ?

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Syayid
MARCH 12, 2017 AT 10:36 AM
Hello, Ibrahim.

Generally, the costs were paid by Fulbright scholarship.

You will receive monthly stipend, which is appropriate with
your location. Hope my answer helps.

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2. Rianty
DECEMBER 3, 2016 AT 12:59 AM
Hi, Syayid.
Terima kasih telah berbagi pengalaman bersama Fulbright,
terutama membagikan Study Objective yang Anda pakai
untuk melamar beasiswa ini.
Saya berencana untuk mencoba melamar beasiswa S2 melalui
Fulbright ini, dan artikel-artikel Anda sungguh membantu
saya dalam menyiapkan diri sebelum melamar.
Mohon maaf sebekumnya, tapi apakah mungkin saya
diperbolehkan untuk meminta kontak Anda dan menanyakan
hal lain seputar beasiswa Fulbright ini? Jika berkenan, saya
bisa dihubungi di alamat email Riantytantya@gmail.com
atau melalui Line dengan ID @riantydt.
Sekali lagi, terima kasih Semoga segala urusan Anda
dilancarkan dan diberi kemudahan.

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Syayid
JANUARY 23, 2017 AT 6:50 AM
Hi, Rianty.
Maaf atas keterlambatan membalas komentar dan
tanggapannya, ya.
Boleh, silahkan hubungi saya di email ini:
syayid@gmail.com ,
atau ke email ini: syayid.sukandi@fulbrightmail.org

Semoga sukses dan berhasil dengan aplikasinya ya.

Salam,
Syayid 17

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3. dalia nourallah
APRIL 19, 2016 AT 12:13 AM
hello,
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hello,
Im dal from Lebanon , Ive been surng the internet for some
good articles to help me starting my application for Fulbright
scholarship, and i ended up here . however I highly admire
your determination and persistence ,moreover your honesty ..
writers like you are needed so keep it up and wishing you the
best of your career thumbs up

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Syayid
JANUARY 23, 2017 AT 6:48 AM
Hello, dal.
Thank you very much for your support.
I share good things of what I know to people. Perhaps, in
that way, I could give valuable things to the world?

Yes, I will. Honesty is the best policy, but some people nd

it hard to live with. However, I will always strive my best to
be a be er person and a highly qualied academician in
my eld.

Best for you, too, dal!

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4. Djedouboum Karbet
MARCH 8, 2016 AT 5:14 AM
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with us.
Karbet (Chad)

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Syayid
MARCH 23, 2016 AT 1:05 AM
Glad that you could get something from my blog. Hope
you are successful with your application too!

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5. Anneka
JULY 11, 2015 AT 8:12 AM
Hi Syayid, I have just stumbled upon your post as I am in the
process of apply to graduate school and do not know where to
start with this part of the process. However, I have read and
found your post to be of great help to me and many others as
far as I can see. It is good to know that there are still people out
there like you who are willing to help others. I thank you a
great deal. All the best with learning English and all other
endevours. In addition, congrats on the level your are at. Take
care
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Syayid
JULY 11, 2015 AT 11:55 AM
Hi Anneka,

Thank you very much for your kind response. I am happy

to know that what I wrote on this blog means something to
the readers in this globe.
I like the way you put it, congrats on the level your are at.
You know, in my country these days, people seem to focus
too much on ge ing the academic title and forget the
essential component of what it means to have that title, or
the level that you mean. We might work together with
other folks who have the same jobs as we do, but
essentially, we are totally dierent. Yes, I will continue my
many more endeavors. To the best future and glowing
success. Cheers!

Syayid 15

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6. Alshimary
MAY 6, 2015 AT 4:16 PM
Thank you Mr, Syayid for your useful blog , I really loved your
study objective its very good and it can be a perfect guidance
for people who got confused in this mater. concerning the work
experience, I graduated in 2014 and i do not have a work
experience yet so is that mean I cannot apply this year ?
thank you again
Alshimary from Iraq

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Syayid
MAY 30, 2015 AT 12:01 PM
I am not sure about your work experience, though, but I
suggest that you to have one before you apply for this
scholarship. In case you need preparation, your work
experience can help to get more work experiences in the
States, I think. Anyway, this is just my point of view. It will
be be er if you consult the nearest American consulate in
your country. Good luck! And, thank you. I hope what I
wrote in this blog can be very useful for everyone.

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7. Natasha Ocktora
MARCH 27, 2015 AT 10:29 PM

Hello,
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Hello,
My name is Natasha and Im going to apply Fulbright
scholarship for master degree this year. I am very bad at
writing. Do you mind helping me? Its frustrating, huuu t.
I will send my study objective to your email. hope you dont
mind.

Thanks or posting, its very helpful

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Syayid
MAY 30, 2015 AT 12:03 PM
Okay, you can give me a try, but please also remember
that I have other things to do here with my work. Please be
patient if you need to read responses from me. I am doing
this just for humanity and charity. Hope it can help!

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8. Thiong'o Simon
MARCH 12, 2015 AT 9:39 PM
Syayid you such an inspiration. You really oered a guideline
for me; am also working on the same scholarship in
environmental management and sustainability (masters) now
that my undergraduate from Moi university was tourism
management. I will be glad to post like you when this goes
through and be an inspiration to many others. Big up and
good job. I celebrate you so much.

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Syayid
MAY 30, 2015 AT 12:05 PM
Thank you, and yes, I also hope the same good things come
to you, too. Also, never give up with what you want to
achieve in your life. Big wishes, and best success for you,
Simon.

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9. Michael Leonard D. Lubiano
JANUARY 2, 2015 AT 5:40 PM
A greetings of happy new year Mr. Syayid Sandi Sukandi,

I am so impressed how you made your essay on personal

objectives. This gives me a lot of nerve to write my own,too. I
am planning to complete my application documents for
Fulbright scholarship grant here in the Philippines this 2015. As
of now Im working with the application form (im doing right
now the study objectives and personal statement parts).
Its my great honor for me to let me know how you accomplish
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Its my great honor for me to let me know how you accomplish

all the required documents and how can I succeed for a
Fulbright grant.

P.S. We can keep in touch with each other through my

contacts below.

Thanks and more power.

Regards,

Michael Leonard D. Lubiano

Filipino Science teacher

Email add: leonard.lean14@gmail.com

Skype account: mr_lubiano
Telephone No.: +63427971020

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Syayid
JANUARY 5, 2015 AT 1:31 AM
Hello Dear Michael,

Thanks for reading my post in this blog. I am grateful

indeed that such writing can give you additional input on
how you will write your own study objectives later on. You
could email me through: syayid@gmail.com . I would be
so happy to reply the emails in times when I am available
online.

That is great to know you coming from Philippine! As far as

I know, Fulbright has its own branches in the world,
especially in Southeast Asia. I suggest you to check the local
website for Philippine Fulbright because the technical
concerns would be somehow dierent, I assume.

To answer your questions, to be honest, I only prepared the

required documents and fullled the application form as
truthful as it is. When the interview panels asked me
questions, I answered the questions honestly. Besides, the
Fulbright ocers, whether in your country (like me in
Indonesia), and in the United States of America, including
the admission ocers in the host campus later on will have
their own procedures. Thus, my suggestion is you just
follow the system and if that is your biggest chance, you are
ready to go! By the way, I still believe that this Fulbright
scholarship is meant for people who have high caliber in

academic and personal organizational achievements as well

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academic and personal organizational achievements as well

as for those who have experiences to contribute to local
society in positive ways will likely to be selected.

Good luck for you, then, Michael! And, Happy New Year,
too.

Best wishes,
Syayid Sandi Sukandi

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Michael Leonard D. Lubiano
JANUARY 6, 2015 AT 8:19 AM
Thank you Sir! I appreciate your response.

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Syayid
MAY 30, 2015 AT 12:09 PM
You are welcome! I hope it works for you, Lubiano.

10. thumbelysa
DECEMBER 31, 2014 AT 5:33 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this study objective. It is really
helpful and I will try to make my own study objective. do you
mind if I use your study objective as my reference, not
reference actually hmm I mean like a guideline to write? he
he
I always have a diculty to write when I have to divide my
mind to think about the idea and focus on grammar. and the
worst is I lose the idea because I just think too hard to x the
grammar. It is just like a nightmare, losing the idea when I am
in a very good mood to write is a nightmare (he he)
I love to write, and I really enjoy it. Writing is such a great
pleasure for me since I can make my own stories.
Anyway, I have just bookmarked your blog in case I want to
read your writing in another time so it will make me easier to
nd it.
Once again, thank you, Sir!

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Syayid
JANUARY 5, 2015 AT 1:33 AM
You are welcome, Elysa! Indeed, writing is a great pleasure
for an active mind. It kills dullness. Toast!

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11. Johnf323
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11. Johnf323
JUNE 26, 2014 AT 8:28 AM
I like what you guys are usually up too. This kind of clever
work and exposure! Keep up the amazing works guys Ive
added you guys to my blogroll. kceddgkdcgke

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12. zaineb
APRIL 15, 2014 AT 8:12 PM
dear Mr syayid ,I think you have a grate writing style ,I am
applying for the Fulbright too I sent my personal statement
and the study objectives on your gmail maybe you can read it
and give me your opinion ,pleeeeeeeeeease

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Syayid
APRIL 16, 2014 AT 9:09 PM
Hello, Zaineb. Yes, I have read your message on my email.
When everything has been back into normal, I will try to
give my responses for your Personal Statement and Study
Objective. However, please make sure that what I will tell
you cannot be seen as the solid answers for Fulbright
scholarship because the scholarship ocers will have other
ways on how to read your writings. Cheers.

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Zaineb
APRIL 17, 2014 AT 3:04 AM
Many many thanks ,I really appreciate it

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Syayid
APRIL 17, 2014 AT 3:59 PM
Yes, please wait for my response to you in a few
days. I am having tons of works to do here.

13. yabbaddabbaddoo
APRIL 12, 2014 AT 1:09 AM
Reblogged this on haltnna and commented:
Thank you very much for your sharing. I would very much
love to read this from such a great Fulbright Alumni like you.
All the best!

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Syayid
APRIL 16, 2014 AT 8:49 PM

Sure, thank you, Haltnna. Best wishes for you to get success
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Sure, thank you, Haltnna. Best wishes for you to get success
in life.

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14. waterlily
MARCH 14, 2014 AT 8:22 AM
If i may ask, how long have u been teaching english when u
applied fulbright? Thanks

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Syayid
MARCH 21, 2014 AT 10:42 PM
Thank you for your question. I applied for the scholarship
two years after I experienced teaching English to EFL
students in Indonesia.

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Syayid
MARCH 21, 2014 AT 10:43 PM
Thanks for using my blog for your writing.

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16. Haniva Yunita Leo (@hanivaleo)
FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AT 5:56 PM
Thanks for sharing!! I applied this scholarship last year but had
not made it. I am currently working on my essay, doing some
revision till I nd your writing in this blog. I hope I could write
a be er essay and get the scholarship this year.

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Syayid
FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AT 11:21 PM
I am glad that my writing can give you more ways to
advance your essay. Yes, I hope that you would be
successful, too.

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17. Iza
JANUARY 24, 2014 AT 7:32 AM
no ones perfect..
thank u so much for yr post, by hoping, I can get fulbright like
u and my teacher in dorm in 2015,,

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Syayid
JANUARY 24, 2014 AT 8:17 PM
Thank you, Iza. Yes, and God Willing. May you be
successful in your Fulbright application. Good Luck!

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18. JonaDelaCruz (@jonaher _JHz)
NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AT 2:44 PM
You help me through my study objectives as Ive learned some
points and understand where to start and to end my essay.
Thank You!

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Syayid
NOVEMBER 17, 2013 AT 12:43 PM
Youre welcome! Glad that I can see my blog is useful for
you.

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19. academic blog
JULY 22, 2013 AT 5:08 PM
Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much
about this, like you wrote the book in it or something.
I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message
home a bit,
but instead of that, this is fantastic blog. A fantastic read.
I will denitely be back.

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Syayid
JULY 26, 2013 AT 11:36 AM
Thank you very much for your comments. Gladly, I will
compose more writings soon.
=)

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20.
APRIL 29, 2013 AT 12:09 AM
I have never been in an English speaking country. I self-studied
it, I read your study objective and your description on how the
scholarship has enabled you to become a be er teacher and
writer. I dont know how long it took to write the description
and your experience studying in US, but you still need
improvement. I dont know what have you been doing during
two years in US. If I become Fulbright alumni and study for
two years, its impossible to write with so many unclear and
grammatical errors.
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Syayid
APRIL 29, 2013 AT 8:39 AM
Thanks for your response, Rahim.
Basically, studying two years in the US cannot guarantee
your English, I would say, but you can improve many
aspects of your English language abilities beyond
grammar. And, being correct in the aspect of grammatical
sense is just working for non-native speakers of English. To
have grammatical errors is ne in my blog since I am using
this blog as a writing practice to let go my voice. Also,
since I am not a native speaker of English, then, when you
see some grammatical errors in here, that would be ne,
right? Some of my writings in this blog were wri en long
before I came to the U.S.
Perhaps, what you mean is the idea of having a personal
style in writing. I tend to write in the context of a student,
not a writer. When I was teaching English in Indonesia, I
tended to focus on grammar, but forge ing my own voice.
Consequently, my writing seems to be odd and sti in tone.
Now, I know my voice and I can have it wri en down.
Therefore, please read my blog as collection of writings that
were wri en by a student. This blog is not intended to be
perfect in all aspects. Anyone can argue or debate about it.

By the way, I need to correct your writing, too. For many

occassions, please avoid typing, dont. It will be be er if
you write it completely with, do not. Also, grammar wise,
it is beyond my comprehension to read your words on, I
self-studied it. Even for me, no reasons to study a language
by myself without communicating with the people who use
this language in daily basis.

Do you have a blog that you can share with me? I would
like to read yours. Besides, could you please share me the
examples of the grammatical errors that you see in my
blog? Thank you.:)

Of course, I am a life-long learner. I always learn to improve

myself to become a be er writer with my own unique
insights.

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