August 18, 2019
It was our first Sunday and our first City tour in Semarang City. At exactly 9 am, we were picked up by our student buddies, ate Fitrie and Amelia. Our first destination is SAM POO KONG; this building is the oldest Chinese temple in Semarang, Central Java. It is established by the Chinese Muslim explorer, Zheng He. During our visit, they are preparing for a wedding that is why we had the chance to take a lot of photos with the bridal design.
After an hour, we travelled to our second destination. It is a rainbow village named KAMPOENG PELANGI located nearby Pasar BungaKalisari, Semarang. According to our buddies, the government takes it for a renovation environment project with a hope that it will attract more visitors because of its colorful designs. We went to the top and take an awesome photograph of Semarang view.
Our third and last city tour for today is LAWANG SEWU. Lawang Sewu is a landmark in Semarang, Central Java. It is known to be a Thousand Doors because of its design with numerous doors and arcs. Many tourists come and visit to see the ghosts because it is said that it is a haunted site.
At 12 o’clock, we had our Welcoming Party at Mc Donalds, at the Ciputra Mall with the Universe students of UPGRIS. We met student buddies who will accompany us durinhg our city tours.
August 19, 2019
It’s Monday and it’s time for our excursion. We were fetched by Kuya Hadziq by UPGRIS car and dropped by at the main campus of the university to fetched Mr. Pras, our Coordinator. We went to our Demonstration School named Sekolah Dasar (SDSupriyadi). SD Supriyadi is an Islamic school located at Supriyadi No. 11, Semarang. It takes 15-30 minutes from our hostel depending on the traffic. We met the School Principal, our mentors and the Administration staff at the Principals’ office. They were very welcoming and they also provided snacks for all of us. After the briefing of what we are going to do during our stay in SD Supriyadi, we roam around the school and look for the facilities. At around 11:30 am, we go home and take a rest.
August 20, 2019
I woke up at 5:50 am because our class will start at 7:00 am. I take a bath and prepare for our second day at SD Supriyadi wearing our Tuesday school uniform in Philippines. When I reached the office, I was surprised because there is a snack again and a cup of tea. I was nervous because it’s my first day to work with my mentor and to meet my students and my first class observation in different grade level. I was very happy because Grade 1B learners were very welcoming. They showed me how much they love me as  Filipina and treated me like an actress. They asked me to put my signature on their notebook. I feel great because I was like an artist that time. Until 3 pm, I had different class observation and students in every class warmly welcomed me with beautiful smiles!
August 21, 2019
It’s my third day at SD Supriyadi and my second day of class observation. I woke up early, prepared everything and breakfast was served also. I booked a grab car and waited for it at the lobby. Every day was exciting-Different car, different driver and different route! Yes, sometimes we traversed different route but still, arrived at our demonstration school before class.
Every morning, there were teachers waiting at the entrance and welcomed every students, teachers and guest. At exactly 7 am everyone should be at their respective classroom and class begins.
August 22, 2019
My fourth day! I woke up early and ate my breakfast. I was excited to go to school and meet my new class for the day. I enjoyed the whole day learning with the kids and Mrs. Nur, the school principal. We shared and learned Filipino and Bahasa language
August 23, 2019
At 07.00-7.20 in the morning, we had an activity called APEL/SENAM-a dance exercise that was held every Friday morning only. Students and Teachers were at the open area and do the exercise. It is a healthy way of exercising our body and to maintain activeness.
August 24, 2019
Since it’s our free day, I woke up late and enjoy the long hours of sleep.
I stayed at our hostel and do household chores and school related activities.