Hai buat kalian yang lagi bener bener ingin kasih surprise buat pasangan kamu tapi bingung mau kasih apa or ga tau cara so sweet, ada beberapa cara nih yang bisa kamu buat sendiri tanppa keluar biaya banyak dan tentunya pasti bisa membuat doi senyum - senyum sendiri!
1. Kartu Ucapan
Tentunya saat kita lagi anniv kita pasti pengen banget kan ngucapin ke pasangan kita, nah kartu ucapan bisa jadi hal umum yang akan kamu kasih ke pasangan kamu, tapiii kartu ucapan yang kamu buat mungkin bisa lebih sweet lagi kalau kamu buat sendiri, ada contoh kartu ucapan yang lucu dan juga kreatif!
surat imut
surat lucu
2. Makanan
Kepikiran untuk membuat kue sendiri saat anniversary atau saat dia ulang tahun? mungkin cake berbentuk hati ini bisa jadi pilihan yang tepat buat kamu bikin nih.
kue
Atau juga buat Teh dengan bentuk unik dan lucu seperti ini...
teh
cara membuat teh berbentuk hati
3. Box berisi Kenangan mu bersama Dia.
Ya! box yang berisi kenangan kamu bersama dia selama kalian pacaran juga bisa loh untuk di jadikan hadiah Anniversary, saat membukanya bersama mungkin kalian akan di ingatkan lagi sama kenangan yang sudah bertahun-tahun kalian jalanin.
box
ballon
4. Coklat
Ngasih coklat buat dia mungkin itu udah hal yang sangat umum kali ya?, tapi engga kalau kalian ngasih coklat yang berisi pesan kasih sayang kalian untuk dia loh.
egg chocolate
5. Hal Kecil tapi Bermakna
Mungkin hal yang imut kaya gini juga bisa bikin dia senyum seharian!
diy
Semoga beberapa hal di atas bisa membuat kalian sukses ngebuat pasangan kalian makin sayang sama kalian ya, semoga berhasil! :)
Beberapa minggu yang lalu Bandung lagi di hebohin banget sama Mall baru yang berdiri di Paskal Hyper Square Bandung dengan nama Paskal 23.
Saat Saya pertama ke sana karena Mall itu masih baru jadi hanya ada beberapa toko yang buka dan masih banyak sekali toko yang belum buka, tapi Saya yakin bagi pecinta Fashion atau yang Hobby banget belanja pasti suka banget dengan berdirinya Mall ini! karena Mall ini memang Mall yang terisi hampir sepenuhnya dengan Brand-Brand baju dan Fashion yang beberapa di antaranya memang Brand dari luar Negeri, seperti H&M, Bershka, Zara, Uniqlo, Adidas, Guess, dan masiiiiihhhh banyak lagi.
beberapa Brand yang berada di Paskal 23
Dan Mall ini deket banget sama Food Festival yang ada di Paskal juga, di sana banyak banget makanan, jadi bagi kamu yang udah belanja terus laper nih karena kehabisan tenaga buat nyari-nyari baju bisa mampir ke sana buat makan makan cantik.
First things first, phonetics has a lot of new terminology to take on board. Check out this glossaryto find new terms with clear definitions.
Phonetics is all about studying the sounds we make when we talk. There are three main branches of this discipline.
The three branches of Phonetics Acoustic Phonetics This is the study of the sound waves made by the human vocal organs for communication and how the sounds are transmitted. The sound travels through from the speaker's mouth through the air to the hearer's ear, through the form of vibrations in the air. Phoneticians can use equipment like Oscillographs and Spectographs in order to analyse things like the frequency and duration of the sound waves produced. Acoustic phonetics also looks at how articulatory and auditory phonetics link to the acoustic properties. Auditory Phonetics This is how we perceive and hear sounds and how the ear, brain and auditory nerve perceives the sounds. This branch deals with the physiological processes involved in the reception of speech. Articulatory Phonetics
Articulatory phonetics is interested in the movement of various parts of the vocal tract during speech.The vocal tract is thepassagesabovethelarynxwhere airpassesintheproductionofspeech. In simpler terms which bit of the mouth moves when we make a sound.
VPM labels is a term that is used in phonetics, it means Voice Place Manner labels. These labels are given to sounds, in order to describe where the sound is produced, how and whether it is voiced or unvoiced (voiceless).
Check out this diagram to help you see where exactly the articulators are.
Voiced and Voiceless sounds Voiced sounds are sounds vibrate the vocal chords, you can feel this in the throat. Whereas voiceless sounds don't vibrate the vocal chords. Why not give it a go! Place two fingers on the front of your throat and make the /z/ sound as in buzz, do you feel your vocal chords vibrating? Now try doing the same thing but making the /s/ sounds as in grass, what do you feel now? The /s/ sound is a voiceless sound and the /z/ sound is voiced.
Place of Articulation Speech sounds are classified in terms of which articulators are used, in other words, which bit of the mouth is used in making the sound. Here are some basic classifications to get you started.
Term
Explanation
Example
Bilabial
Sound made using both lips.
/p/ as in pat /b/ as in bat
Labiodental
Sound made using the lower lip and upper teeth.
/f/ as in fat /v/ as in vase
Alveolar
Sound made where the tongue touches the alveolar ridge.
/d/ as in dad /s/ as in sat
Dental
Sound made using the teeth and tongue.
/ð/ as in the / θ/ as in thing
Velar
Sound made using the back part of the tongue and the soft palate (velum).
/k/ as in cat /g/ as in gate
Glottal
Sound made using the glottis.
Glottal stops:/ʔ/
Manner of Articulation Manner of articulation is how the tongue, lips and jaw along with other speech organs are involved when making a sound.
The manners:
Plosive (stop) Sounds that are made with complete a complete stop of air flow in the vocal tract. Sounds like /p/, /b/, /t/ and /k/.
Nasal Sounds that are made where air escapes through the nasal cavity. Sounds like /n/ and /m/.
Fricative A sound produced by a near complete stoppage of air. Sounds like /s/, /z/ or /f/. Approximant Sound made where one articulator comes close to another without causing audible friction. Sounds like /w/ or /r/.
Lateral Approximant: Where air escapes through the sides of the tongue, however the tongue blocks the air from going through the middle of the mouth. Sounds like /l/.
Affricate A sound made that starts like a plosive and then releases into a fricative. Sounds like /dʒ/ and /tʃ/.
Now we know if a sound is voiced or voiceless, the place of articulation and manner of articulation we can start to make VPM labels (Voice Place Manner labels).
For each sound we need to decide, if its voiced or voiceless and where and how the sound is made. Here are a few examples:
/s/- Voiceless Alveolar Fricative
/b/- Voiced Bilabial Plosive
/m/- Voiced Bilabial Nasal
/θ/- Voiceless Dental Fricative
The IPAThe IPA is a system devised to create a standardised representation of all the sounds spoken by a language. This is used in phonetic transcription. It provides a clear and consistent way to transcribe words when phoneticians transcribe dialects for example. Every single speech sound or 'phoneme' has its own symbol corresponding to it. This helps us to transcribe words, the exact way they are said. (SeeWhere is Phonetics studied? for more information on the IPA community.)
The IPA looks very daunting at first glance so here is a bit of an easier way to help you learn the IPA symbols on a basic level.
Vowel Sounds
æ as in cab e as in pet ɪ as in kit
ɒ as in dog ʊ as in dug ʌ as in putt (like a southerner saying strut)
ɪə as in fear eə as in pear ɔɪ as in toy
aɪ as in buy əʊ as in float eɪ as in hey
aʊ as in cow uː as in room iː as in leek
ɜː as in third aː as in arm ɔː as in pour
ə as in about
What do highly focused and productive people do differently? Learn how to dramatically increase your focus and concentration by creating a balanced sensory environment.
A good study environment isn’t necessarily one that is quiet; it’s one that is balanced. This explains why a busy cafe with people moving around and ordering drinks can be a more productive place than a library with a couple whispering nearby. The consistent noises of the cafe drown each other out, while the whispering couple in the library can be clearly heard in the silence.
Silent Or Balanced?
Music can help you create a balanced-noise environment anywhere. Whether it’s a busy cafe, the library or your room, you can use music to block out noise. But, there will be times when you just need silence. The important thing to listen to your and decide what’s best.
Study Music
It’s not secret that music has mood altering properties. If you listen to fast and aggressive music while driving, you will drive faster. If you listen to slow and tranquil music, you will feel relaxed. Similarly, certain types of music are better suited for studying than others.
However, there is no single genre of music that works for everyone, as each person has a different taste in music. In addition, context also influences the effectiveness of music. For example, high-energy music works better in busy environments, while low-energy music works better in quiet environments.
Bad study music includes rap, pop, country and other genres that have clear vocals, because listening to human speech automatically interferes with the language processing part of your brain, which is important for most kinds of studying. Good study music uses synthetic, instrumental or natural sounds to help maintain your energy-level, without including distracting human speech.
Here’s a list of recommended study music genres, ranked from high-energy to low-energy. Click the links to see a YouTube search for each genre.
I highly recommend you make dedicated study music playlists (or subscribe to similar playlists/channels on music streaming applications). This will allow you to switch to study mode immediately without having to search for appropriate music. Start with at least 3 separate study playlists.
Slow study music, no lyrics (for reading & memorizing)
Fast study music, no lyrics (for writing & creating)
Fast study music, with lyrics (for physical work)
When doing physical work (e.g. playing sports or drawing), music with lyrics are okay, because you aren’t using the language processing part of your brain. However, for tasks that require language processing, you should avoid music with lyrics.
Don’t underestimate the influence of music on your mood and focus!
Noise-cancelling Headphones & Earplugs
Noise-cancelling headphones are a great way to block out external noise and listen only to your music. They’re more expensive than regular headphones, but a good pair can last you years of use. Alternatively, if you prefer silence, look into wearing earplugs.
2. Change Your View
Similar to your ears, the optimal environment for your eyes is a balanced one. Take a second to consider your ideal study environment. Is it an all-white cubicle? Or, could it be a scenic view overlooking the city, beach or landscape?
The Perfect Study Spot
There are many common characteristics that determine a good study spot.
Distance & Separation – The things that are in your view should be distant and non-interactive, like the clouds, ocean, mountains or pedestrian traffic from afar. The variety in these views is just enough to keep you stimulated, but not enough to draw your attention.
Openness – The feeling of spaciousness can alleviate the anxiety and stress associated with cramped areas.
Natural, Even Lighting – Sunlight and daylight-like lighting has a positive mood and energy enhancing effect.
Common examples of study spots that meet this criteria are seats in a cafe or library with a view overlooking the city or a natural landscape.
Re-creating Scenic Backdrops
You won’t always have access to a study area with a scenic view, but there are ways to simulate it.
Use A Visualizer – One way to mimic the complexity and calming effects of the scenic outdoor view is with a visualizer. Consider running a visualizer on your computer screen or TV.
Sit Near A Window – Whenever possible, sit next to a window, as it gives you the gives you the feeling of openness, even if you’re in a cramped room.
Maintain A Minimalist Workspace – By keeping your work area clean and removing all unnecessary items from view, your workspace will blend into the serene landscape. A cluttered workspace will reduce the effects of an open and natural view.
Mute A Video – Similar to a visualizer, you can play a video on your TV or computer screen, but mute the sound.
Natural scenery vs. visualizers
3. Pacify Your Digestive System
Hunger and dehydration are often overlooked and underestimated factors that can have a significant impact on your ability to focus and concentrate.
Stay Hydrated
If you’re an American, there’s a 75% chance you suffer from chronic dehydration, which can cause migraines, stress and reduce your ability to concentrate. So, stay hydrated! Always have a glass of water, tea or a sugar-free drink within arms reach and drink regularly. Stay away from soda, fruit juices, smoothies and other sugar-heavy drinks.
Eat Healthy Snacks
Fruits – They’re great energy boosters. Because of their high fibre content, you don’t have to worry about the sugar crash.
Dark Chocolate – If you have to eat something sugary, make it dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more). Dark chocolate is a well-known energy and mood booster.
Gum – Gum has long been used by long distance drivers as a way to stay awake and alert.
Veggies & Dip – A very healthy alternative that will not only help you feel satiated, but hydrated as well. I highly recommend hummus as the dip of choice.
Nuts – Peanuts, almonds, cashews, etc. are particularly good at making you feel full because they’re filled with fats, fibre and protein.
Foods To Avoid
Sugar and carbohydrate heavy foods have a negative effect on your productivity for several reasons. Not only does the excess sugar lead to a sugar crash shortly after consumption, but they have slightly addictive properties that cause you to crave more sugar.
High Sugar/Carb Snacks – Candy, chips, instant noodles, white bread, etc.
Energy Drinks, Soda, Fruit Juice, Smoothies – These drinks have an incredible amount of sugar in them.
Coffee with Sugar – Black coffee is fine, but skip the spoonfuls of sugar.
Too Much of Anything – Being too full leads to lethargy, which saps your energy and ability to concentrate.
The best state for studying is being slightly hungry. This is because slight hunger leads to increased alertness.
4. Take Strategic Breaks
In addition to causing back and neck pain, sitting for long periods of time contributes to weight gain and a shortened lifespan.
Take 5-Minute Breaks
Stand up and leave your desk (to walk, stretch, go for a jog, etc.) every 20 to 30 minutes. These short breaks serve a dual-purpose. In addition to the benefits to your muscles and joints, you also allow your mind to relax and reset. Similar to how you start to lose concentration in the second half of a 1 hour class, you will start to lose mental energy if you attempt to study too long without breaks.
Stand Or Walk
A more modern approach is to avoid sitting all together. If you visit the offices of Google and other high tech companies, you’ll find that they’re filled with standing desks; some even have treadmill desks! Standing improves blood flow, so it contributes to greater alertness, body and brain function. Consider a buying a standing desk of your own, or simply integrating standing into your studying, such as reading while walking or standing in the hallway, or reviewing a worksheet while leaning against a wall.
5. Remove Negative Distractions
Instant notifications and always-on internet are amongst the worst things to happen to studying. A simple Facebook or message notification can lead to 10 minutes chatting and updates. It’s difficult to quantify how much time is wasted on these “small” distractions, but cumulatively, you could be spending more time being distracted than actually doing work.
Disconnect From The Social World – Turn your cellphone on silent and turn off notifications on your computer. The world won’t end if you’re not connected for 30 minutes.
Block Distracting Websites – If you need to use the internet, there are ways to temporarily block distracting websites, such as Facebook, Reddit and YouTube.
Remove Distractions From Sight – The only things that should be in front of you are the things that are absolutely necessary for your work. This means any electronics, books, stationary, bags, etc. that you don’t need for the task at hand should be put away and out of sight.
Some of these suggestions may seem drastic, but they’re absolutely necessary. A clean, minimal, distraction-free work environment will boost your productivity considerably.
Bisa menempuh pendidikan di luar negeri memang jadi impian banyak orang. Bagaimana tidak, selain menawarkan kualitas pendidikan yang lebih baik kesempatan ini juga bisa digunakan untuk memperluas jaringan. Gak jarang orang bisa mengubah nasibnya sepulang dari bersekolah di luar negeri.
Sayangnya masalah biaya sering jadi kendala paling besar yang menghalangi. Tapi gak usah khawatir, sekarang ada banyak cara kok untuk memecahkannya. Tersedia banyak pilihan beasiswa yang bisa kamu dapatkan. Tapi mendapatkan beasiswa itu sama sulitnya kayak cari jodoh. Nah, buat kamu yang sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk berburu beasiswa kali ini Hipwee akan kasih tips dan trik yang belum semua orang tahu.
Buat kamu yang masih SMA, sedang menempuh pendidikan Sarjana atau bahkan Master di Indonesia dan berencana melanjutkan pendidikan tingkat selanjutnya dengan beasiswa — hal pertama yang perlu kamu lakukan adalah usahakan selalu dapat nilai bagus.Kalau ada kesempatan jangan segan mencoba ikut olimpiade yang berkaitan dengan bidang studi yang kamu minati.
Walau angka diatas kertas bukan segalanya tapi pencapaian akademis yang bagus akan menunjukkan komitmenmu terhadap pemberi beasiswa. Beberapa institusi beasiswa, seperti Monbukagakusho (MEXT) dari Jepang dan Beasiswa Pemerintah Singapurabahkan mensyaratkan pelamarnya adalah mereka yang memiliki pencapaian akademis yang baik. Dalam beberapa kasus pemenang Olimpiade Sains akan lebih mudah mendapatkan beasiswa.
2. Pintar Aja Itu Biasa. Kalau Kamu Aktif Organisasi Baru Luar Bisa.
Sudah merasa yakin bisa dapat beasiswa karena nilaimu selalu bagus? Eits, jangan salah. Nilai bagus itu baru syarat awal. Diluar sana masih banyak yang lebih pintar dibanding kamu. Pintar saja tidak pernah cukup. Kamu harus punya sesuatu yang menarik untuk dijual ke pemberi beasiswa. Biasanya mereka akan mencari orang yang tidak hanya berprestasi, tapi juga aktif di organisasi.
Kalau kamu memang niat masuk dalam bursa perjuangan mendapatkan beasiswa mulailah memperbanyak pengalaman organisasi. Gak perlu masuk partai politik atau bahkan gerakan-gerakan aneh. Kamu bisa mulai dari OSIS atau di Himpunan Keluarga Mahasiswa kampus. Mereka yang aktif organisasi akan lebih dilirik para pemberi beasiswa karena dianggap bisa memanfaatkan ilmu yang didapat untuk kepentingan orang banyak.
Selain keaktifan di organisasi, pengalaman di kegiatan sosial juga jadi nilai plus. Khususnya kalau kamu mengincar beasiswa di negara Amerika dan Eropa. Beasiswa Fullbright Amerika Serikat, Beasiswa Chevening dari Inggris dan Beasiwa Erasmus Mundus Eropa cenderung lebih tertarik pada pelamar yang punya pengalaman jadi relawan di kegiatan sosial. Ini gak bisa dilepaskan dari kuatnya kultur volunteer-ism di negara mereka.
Di kota tempatmu tinggal saat ini pasti banyak banget kok kesempatan untuk jadi relawan. Kamu bisa join ke kegiatan NGO, gabung dengan gerakan anak muda di kampus atau kamu juga bisa menginisiasi gerakan ini sendiri. Gak perlu repot atau khawatir gak ada biaya, bahkan dengan membersihkan sampah di lingkungan sekitarmu kamu sudah bisa mulai melakukan kegiatan sosial.
Setelah cukup mempersiapkan diri dari bidang akademis dan non-akademis kini saatnya kamu membuktikan bahwa kamu pasti survive di negara orang karena bisa menguasai bahasanya. Salah satu persayaratan beasiswa memang menuntutmu untuk meraih level tertentu dalam tes kemampuan bahasa asing.
Masing-masing beasiswa punya persyaratan tes bahasa sendiri, tapi yang paling umum digunakan adalah TOEFL dan IELTS. Untuk mengamankan posisimu, pastikan kamu memiliki skor TOEFL diatas 550 dan nilai IELTS diatas 6,5. Saat ini kamu bahkan bisa mempersiapkan diri dengan mengikuti latihan via online untuk TOEFL dan IELTS.
5. Temukan Orang yang Bisa Memberimu Rekomendasi yang OK
Kalau bisa dapat rekomendasi dari Anies, OK banget! via pandji.com
Untuk menilai performamu di dunia nyata, pihak pemberi beasiswa akan meminta surat rekomendasi dari mereka yang sudah mengetahui rekam jejakmu. Biasanya surat rekomendasi bisa diberikan oleh staf pengajar dari institusi tempatmu menempuh pendidikan atau supervisor di tempatmu bekerja.
Rekomendasi dari mereka sangat penting, karena gak jarang pemberi beasiswa akan langsung menghubungi untuk menanyakan pendapat tentangmu. Pastikan kamu punya rekam jejak yang cukup baik dalam pendidikan dan pekerjaan. Jaga hubungan baik dengan mereka yang bisa memberimu rekomendasi.
Cara pemberi beasiswa tahu pengalaman dan pencapaianmu adalah dengan melihat ke CV-mu. Dalam CV mereka akan mendapatkan gambaran bagaimana dirimu selama ini telah berkembang. Untuk membuat CV yang baik kamu perlu cermat mencatatat kegiatan yang kamu lakukan selama ini berdasarkan waktu kegiatan.
Karena kamu akan apply beasiswa, pastikan kamu membuat CV yang representatif tapi tetap informatif. Salah satu format CV yang cukup oke untuk kamu contoh adalah CV Europass yang wajib digunakan bagi pelamar beasiswa Erasmus Mundus. Untuk tahu bagaimana format CV Europass kamu bisa klik disini.
Langkah selanjutnya, kamu harus menyiapkan motivation letter. Tujuan dari surat ini adalah untuk menunjukkan mengapa kamu tertarik mengambil bidang studi yang kamu pilih dan memperlihatkan mengapa kamu layak mendapatkan beasiswa. Motivation letter ini adalah bagian krusial yang akan menentukan bagaimana kelanjutan lamaran beasiswamu.
Untuk membuat motivation letter yang baik kamu perlu tahu tentang jurusan yang akan kamu ambil. Jelaskan kenapa program itu menarik buatmu, tunjukkan juga bagaimana pengalaman kerja dan pencapaianmu selama ini membuat kamu cocok untuk belajar disitu. Yakinkan pemberi beasiswa bahwa kamu punya komitmen untuk memberikan yang terbaik sehingga layak menerima dana mereka.
Satu yang paling penting, kamu harus punya passion terhadap bidang yang kamu pilih. Semangat dan kecintaan terhadap bidang studi itu akan terasa di motivation letter-mu. Masih bingung gimana harus menulis motivation letter yang baik? Nih ada tips dari Youth In Action, European Union.
Jika kamu lolos seleksi administrasi lewat CV dan motivation letter pintu menuju beasiswa selanjutnya adalah tes wawancara. Di tahap ini kamu akan bertemu panelis dari negara pemberi beasiswa, atau bisa juga profesor yang kompeten di bidangnya. Demi lancar di wawancara, kamu perlu mempersiapkan diri agar tidak grogi dan malah mengacaukan semua persiapanmu.
Biasakan diri untuk berbicara dengan bahasa Inggris (atau bahasa lain yang akan digunakan dalam wawancara) minimal 2 hari sebelum wawancara berlangsung. Cara ini akan melatih lidahmu agar tidak terkaget-kaget dan kehilangan banyak kosa kata. Di depan panelis, tunjukkan bahwa kamu percaya diri dan meyakinkan. Bekali dirimu dengan pengetahuan soal bidang studi yang kamu pilih dan tunjukkan semangatmu untuk belajar dengan beasiswa.
9. Tunjukkan Bahwa Beasiswa Ini Akan Membantumu Berkontribusi Ke Indonesia
Saat ditanya mengapa kamu ingin mendapatkan beasiswa, jangan hanya menjawab dengan tujuan egois seperti ingin mengembangkan diri atau memperbanyak pengalaman. Tunjukkan juga bahwa jika kamu menerima beasiswa maka kamu akan lebih punya kapasitas untuk berkontribusi ke lingkungan terdekatmu. Pemberi beasiswa akan lebih tertarik pada kandidat yang memiliki visi yang luas dan bermanfaat.
Inilah kenapa aktif di kegiatan sosial dan organisasi jadi penting. Dengan aktif di kegiatan yang bersinggungan langsung dengan masyarakat, akan lebih mudah bagimu untuk menentukan kontribusi macam apa yang hendak kamu berikan selepas menempuh program beasiswa.
Sekali mencoba apply beasiswa kamu belum tentu akan berhasil. Jangan langsung putus asa dan merasa gak memenuhi kualifikasi. Banyak kok yang harus mencoba berkali-kali dulu sebelum akhirnya lolos. Justru dengan pernah gagal kamu akan tahu bagian mana yang harus kamu perbaiki untuk bisa jadi kandidat yang lebih baik.
Lagipula kebanyakan beasiswa tidak melarang kandidat yang sempat gagal mendaftar ulang di seleksi selanjutnya. So, kenapa takut gagal? Kalau gagal sekali, coba lagi-coba teruuus!
Belum Tahu Mau Apply Kemana? Ini Beberapa Beasiswa yang Bisa Kamu Coba:
