Student Stories

Hi, my name is Wahyuni Howard, XL Future Leaders Batch 3 from Bandung Region. A few days ago, I won the first place from Problem Solving category of Indonesia Chemical Engineering Challenge (IChEC) 2016, as a team named PS9, with my second year junior, Stephen Ariel Kristiandi. IChEC is a big annual event for Chemical Engineering students from all over South-East Asia, which is organized by Chemical Engineering Union – Bandung Institute of Technology.

Forbes, an American business magazine, recently named XL Future Leaders alumna, Leonika Boedioetomo, to their “30 under 30” list, composed of the world’s brightest social entrepreneurs, start-up founders in technology, arts, healthcare & science, media, finance and retail. The list celebrates bright minds across Asia that made significant difference and disrupting in their respective industry.

Words by Lafiona Grezelda

Menapaki cita – cita dan meraihnya bersama sang waktu, mengapa tidak? Cita – cita tidak berada dipenghujung hari, tapi merupakan proses yang dibangun dan dipersiapkan untuk diraih dengan menghadapi segala rintangan – rintangan yang datang. Terdengar cliché tapi banyak dari kita yang belum siap dengan rintangan – rintangan yang datang. Faktanya adalah tidak sesiap kita membacanya dalam banyak artikel atau buku – buku motivasi. Membayangkan dan menjalaninya adalah dua perkara berbeda.

Words by Deka Komanda Yogyantara

Hallo, I am Deka Komanda Yogyantara, XL Future Leaders student Batch 3 from Jakarta region. I just won 1st runner up of Global Impromptu Speech Contest at ASEAN Colloquium 2016 on February 20th 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand. This competition organized by Global Leadership Institute, in partnership with twelve international organizations including United Nations Asia Pacific Headquarters (UN Escap). There was more than 10 countries participated in this event, from Hong Kong to Guinea.

Words by Scherzo Wahid Naiborhu

On Saturday, February 13^th 2016, three XL Future Leaders students Batch 3 from Jakarta region, Scherzo Wahid Naiborhu, David Yitzack Pattiruhu, and Deka Komanda Yogyantara participated in a national case competition named Kairos Sharing Table. It is an initiative led by Kairos ASEAN Indonesia chapter as the recruiting event platform for promising start-ups to find the best talents, the easier way. The goal of this competition was to be the bridge between students who were interested in working at start-ups and start-ups which were keen on hiring promising talents. The start-ups partners that acted as the judges were Xendit, a fin-tech company that allows people to send money to friends or an entity/institution through a mobile number or bank account with no fees across different banks; Kitabisa.com, a crowd-funding company that allows people to donate and raise funds through online for every needs; and Taralite, a company that provides financial solutions for people’s need with low interest rate.

Below is a write up of Winda’s journey to be accepted as Vice-chair in special crisis committee at a prestigious program. Enjoy! 

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Being Optimistic is Easy

Words by Winda Edelwis Zedilla , Universitas Hasanuddin Makassar

I want to share my story regarding the process of applying prestigious Model UN conference in India.

Words by Julian Leonard Hardenberg
Satrya Putra Adhitama, also known as Dhito, is the elected President of XL Future Leaders Alumni. For this position, he is working together with six regional governors, which are Jakarta Region, Bandung Region, Jogjakarta-Semarang Region, Surabaya Region, Makassar Region, and Medan Region. Together they build solid engagement between XL Future Leaders Alumni, students, and facilitator, in regards to develop Indonesia.

Words by Mohamad Rivaldi Lanti – University of Hasanuddin, Makassar

It was a pretty cool and sweet morning on November 9, 2015. My watch was striking six am. I was waiting everyone to come…

Finally everyone gathered at six thirty. We were ready to boat to Kodingareng Keke and Samalona Island. This where our story started.

Words by Anton Frian Yohanes Reynaldo – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November

“Hi guys, our nice juror Anthony is inviting you to present your TedTalks at Toastmasters club next week. Please see his email below for the details. I am sure it’s a great opportunity for you to spread your wings out!”

Words by Neisha Prabandari K – Universitas Gadjah Mada

First thing first, who’s Lizzie or who’s me? Let me tell you later. But for now, before you continue reading this piece, you should know that it’s not easy for me to write my personal story. I must turn off all self-doubts and unfortunately my television, disconnect from internet, and put away all distraction.