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Rara Dzikrina Istifadah.

18 years-old girl from Surabaya, Indonesia. Still in her way trying to figure out what the world is. Currently Studying in UWC-USA. Passionate about making a video and writing a blog. Not a native English speaker and still in progress to learn Spanish. In love with South Korea culture and language and just started to learn it. Love BTS a lot, a loyal ARMY. Also someone who loves to daydream a lot in her free time.

experiences

Used to be the Vice President of Student Council in her previous school before coming to UWC-USA. Have a prior knowledge about how to handle an event and run it successfully. In addition, have experienced to be the representative of Provoke Magazine! Dream to become an influencer and a successful entrepreneur. Really enjoy taking video and edit it and then post it on my YouTube channel. You better check it out!

Interest

Still learning to accept failure. Wanted to be more ignorance towards the outsiders opinion about my self.. Trying to improve her writing skill in English through her personal blog. Have strong interest to learn digital art, editing software, and media work. Enjoying watching horror and action movie. Just start her journey in Theater and hopefully would get more opportunity to act and express herself through the medium of art.

PORTFOLIO

The Journey Starts Here....

Spend 3 days 2 night with new people that you've never knew before in the middle of forest makes you appreciate little things	Getting an opportunity to get off from campus for the first time to get to know better about New Mexico. One of the oldest parade i've ever seen. This parade has been going for more than 100 years. Nice Trip	Sadly because of the rain, we should do it inside the fieldhouse which is means i can't get enough footage to make a good video. But guess what? it still fun because the kids are so adorable. They made my day! the good news is, i feel that i've improved my speaking skills a little bit yippe~~
We went to Keshet (art studio) helping them making a video, and then also we visited Youth Detention Center and make Documentary Theater Play in order to get to know them a little bit better. Lastly, we helping a organization called Wings for Life for their fundraising event. It was really fun because i did something new that i have never learnt before	First time went to Santa Fe and it was really cold and a long drive but the views worth all the struggles.	Come from Tropical Country such as Indonesia teach me how to withstand a weather more than 30 degree Celcius. And in Halloween, i saw snow for the first time and it was remarkable. I love to walk in snow where no one would ever walk throught before.
Not the best timing but still got the best experience here. Got to know more people than i usually have at campus. Also remind me how someone presence could make a huge different in someone's life.	such a really good way to release stress and just enjoy town!	We went to Santa Fe, NM to attend a conference about the journalist "Journalism Under Fire". It is an honor to have the opportunity to see many extraordinary people working in this field. At lunch, me and my countrymate, Goldi walked around Santa Fe and had fun together!
one of TechStage tradition is building up a Christmas tree in Dining Hall for everyone!!	a perfect place to live in! nice weather, good food, safe state, i love seattle!	Spend time with Anika's big fam in canada was one of the most fun thing i've ever done in my life. They're just so welcoming and funny!
Happy New Year! Best place to celebrate new year eve. also an enjoyable trip where you can reflect on what you've done for 2018 and planning what you want to do for 2019! Be happy y'all!	I'm so thrilled i got a chance to do radio again!! I used to be a radio announcer and coming to this radio station brings back old memories	Whoops look at those beautiful background!!
Best event so far in UWC! Got a cute picture with Newt Scamander (re:Dave)	feel so blessed to have all of them in my life, thanks mates.	Ndaba Mandela as a main speaker OMG!
one of the events i help to organize, it was fun working with you all!	first time playing British Pantomime in a stage. It was super fun yet challenging! thanks for giving me this wonderful experience UWC!!	I'm not in this picture if you're trying to find me because I'm the one taking the picture lolol
First time leading a cultural day show! I'm super nervous!	one of the best moments on my uwc journey!	spending 14 days during the summer with all my peers in Idaho! I learned a lot!!
Got to know Japanese culture including their languages and food with a total stranger that soon enough became my family. Great experiences, can't wait to go back in Japan and visit my host family!	Both of them are my support system during my hardest time in Student Council. I was so happy when they picked me up in the airport in the summer and then spend a whole day with them including taking this cute picture!!	A cup of coffee and great conversation is what we always had during our time together. They have give me endless support and confidence to be who I am right now.
One of the highlights during my summer break is that my sister getting married! I can't believe she is now married and soon I will be an Aunt! I am happy that she finally found her soulmate. I love you, Mbak <3	I can't believe I have two country mate this year!! The one on the left is the OG one, and the one on the right is half Indonesian! I will take a good care of them like my brothers and can not wait to spend time with them	Hey! This is my roommate. She is extraordinary girl from Finland. I love her already. Countless memories ahead is waiting for us <3
The feeling of being able to express my hidden interest (re:dancing) in front of many people is beyond amazing!!	This picture was taken after dorm fun in the beginning of the year. Wait, did I tell you that we both became an RA for Denali 3?	"Hey, Take a picture your room looks clean now" -Gaem, the most annoying person alive on earth <3
My project as an RA fro my hallway! We create a game for UWC Day called "Save the Turtles!" Oh wait, we also won second place as the best game!!	A very meaningful event to the world and campus. Because it happens during school day, many people has to fight to get the whole campus able to go support the biggest global climate strike in New Mexico chapter. It was an eventful day!	How did it happen? How come PAND (ASIAN) family has doubled up from last year?!
this is where first year officially became part of the UWC family! Got a good picture with my other roommate from Nigeria, Omobola <3	Her compliment and support has pushed me to show the world my best abilities and never let someone shut down my light. I believe in my skills and leadership role because of her endless guide. She is the wonder woman of this town and I am very lucky to get to know her.	As part of Campus Crew! Me and Daniel dare you to walk down to the farm an join us!
My love and enemies at the same time...	My string buddy is the cutest!! Do not argue with me!	I am thankful for these people in my group. CEC retreat this year and last year has give me so much strength which helped me overcome my fear. Special thank you to my sponsor, Jeanice and my partner, Claudia. Both of them deserved the best in this world.
The spooky season is here!!! If you can't recognize, me and my roommate concept is snow white and the wicked witch hehehe	ten minutes before my performance, I decided to take a mirror selfie because why not?!	during our rehearsal time for African Chorus, we got a visit from a puppy! Then I got a perfect picture with my favorite first years. The sweetest, cutest, and silliest first year I've ever get to know.
What a coincidence that me and Anika's roommate were a close friend! So we take the opportunity to spend time together in town <3	The changes of cultural days this year has made it into two cultural days every year! The first one is Color and here is one of the picture with my beautiful friend, Mays	In the middle of the busy routine, me and my Japanese friend, Keita wanted to make Sushi. At the same time, we have the honor to make our Swedish friend, Vidar his first ever Sushi!!
Lovely picture of one of my friend, Joe reading a book during Thanksgiving day in front of the window with a wonderful view of the snow...	Last picture I took before I left for winter break. Thank you UWC, third semester has treating me lovely and can not wait to see another magic on my last semester in UWC!	New York City was indeed the perfect place to spend my winter break...
From the surface you could see me standing in front of a beautiful artwork It was also the time I was rehearsing for my Solo Performance for Theater. I also recalled the hassle that the Jow Fam did while trying to set the lighting. Underneath it, I could remember countless memories in the art room, with the people that I adore, inside auditorium where many events being held, and many more. And for some weird reason this picture just reminds me of many memories.	My beautiful little sister, Fiona and I sang a song together called "Soulmate" to our loved one. That cafe was one of the most memorable cafe I've ever seen.	Here, my family in uwc. They are the people who keeps me sane throughout the chaos in uwc. This little gift from tygr.hk represents our friendship. Thank you!!
Room 303 will always be the place where I can called home. I purple both of you roomieess...	Dear you know who, Thank you for stopping by my life. You're one of the most precious gift God has ever sent to me.	Little surprise from my friends and even got a special homemade snacks from couple of them. Very very grateful to be able to experience this feeling of being loved by so many people.
I've post many pictures with her face or referring to her but it's never enough, you know? Yup she is my soulmate, (Gaem) Sansiri Saensopa. ily <3	Little kitty who lives below us. Thank you for being a mood maker you little kiddos <3	Randomly we took a picture together on our way to go to supermarket in town. She has been one of my support system while being in uwc. Mays, I'd never forget someone as beautiful as you. Miss you...
Aida, my lovely roomate. This was after our school announced that this academic year will be put into a closure soon. It also means all students need to leave campus as soon as possible, leaving all of us in shock due to the sudden limited time we have left, together.	My first and last hike on Sebastian Canyon and it hurts. Regret is indeed an ugly word but there's no better word for this feeling of mine when looking at this picture.	Hey, my first ever uwc friend! Our unplanned meeting on the airport because I missed my flight in LAX was indeed on of the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are a gift to me and will always be one. Thank you for the past 2 years and I hope you know how much I adore and appreciate you. Thank you, my love.
These people in the picture was my Indonesian family. Despite all the mess in campus regarding the sudden leave of students due to Corona Virus, we still have time to make this supper happen. Big shoutout to Davin and Devin for being an amazing firsties.	Thank you for being my travel buddy for this last moment. We have always been there for each other going through all the hard moments in uwc. I am glad to have you as the last person I send bye to. You are a gem to this world and thank you for being wonderful, Ai. Sending much love and hugs for you!	Oh wow. Weird isn't it? Same I wasn't aware of it till the moment I wrote this post. This gallery was dedicated to all precious memories of mine during my time in UWC and yup this one is also one of them. I can't believe graduation passed already and apparently I'm an adults now! I'm ready for college! Am I tho? You will never know how Time could flip everything in a snap. Dang it, you got me this time :))
I wish there's a better word for "Honor", but it was an honor to get to know all of you. Till next time, mates...	It has been a great time, uwc. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

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Documenting every process of my life made me realized how much I've improved and develop as a person before and after coming to UWC. But UWC-USA is just a beginning and a whole new life will be waiting in the end my second year. Good Luck Ra!

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PORTFOLIO

The Journey Starts Here....

Spend 3 days 2 night with new people that you've never knew before in the middle of forest makes you appreciate little things

Getting an opportunity to get off from campus for the first time to get to know better about New Mexico. One of the oldest parade i've ever seen. This parade has been going for more than 100 years. Nice Trip

Sadly because of the rain, we should do it inside the fieldhouse which is means i can't get enough footage to make a good video. But guess what? it still fun because the kids are so adorable. They made my day! the good news is, i feel that i've improved my speaking skills a little bit yippe~~

First time went to Santa Fe and it was really cold and a long drive but the views worth all the struggles.

Come from Tropical Country such as Indonesia teach me how to withstand a weather more than 30 degree Celcius. And in Halloween, i saw snow for the first time and it was remarkable. I love to walk in snow where no one would ever walk throught before.

Not the best timing but still got the best experience here. Got to know more people than i usually have at campus. Also remind me how someone presence could make a huge different in someone's life.

such a really good way to release stress and just enjoy town!

We went to Santa Fe, NM to attend a conference about the journalist "Journalism Under Fire". It is an honor to have the opportunity to see many extraordinary people working in this field. At lunch, me and my countrymate, Goldi walked around Santa Fe and had fun together!

one of TechStage tradition is building up a Christmas tree in Dining Hall for everyone!!

a perfect place to live in! nice weather, good food, safe state, i love seattle!

Spend time with Anika's big fam in canada was one of the most fun thing i've ever done in my life. They're just so welcoming and funny!

Happy New Year! Best place to celebrate new year eve. also an enjoyable trip where you can reflect on what you've done for 2018 and planning what you want to do for 2019! Be happy y'all!

I'm so thrilled i got a chance to do radio again!! I used to be a radio announcer and coming to this radio station brings back old memories

Whoops look at those beautiful background!!

Best event so far in UWC! Got a cute picture with Newt Scamander (re:Dave)

feel so blessed to have all of them in my life, thanks mates.

Ndaba Mandela as a main speaker OMG!

one of the events i help to organize, it was fun working with you all!

first time playing British Pantomime in a stage. It was super fun yet challenging! thanks for giving me this wonderful experience UWC!!

I'm not in this picture if you're trying to find me because I'm the one taking the picture lolol

First time leading a cultural day show! I'm super nervous!

one of the best moments on my uwc journey!

spending 14 days during the summer with all my peers in Idaho! I learned a lot!!

Got to know Japanese culture including their languages and food with a total stranger that soon enough became my family. Great experiences, can't wait to go back in Japan and visit my host family!

Both of them are my support system during my hardest time in Student Council. I was so happy when they picked me up in the airport in the summer and then spend a whole day with them including taking this cute picture!!

A cup of coffee and great conversation is what we always had during our time together. They have give me endless support and confidence to be who I am right now.

One of the highlights during my summer break is that my sister getting married! I can't believe she is now married and soon I will be an Aunt! I am happy that she finally found her soulmate. I love you, Mbak <3

I can't believe I have two country mate this year!! The one on the left is the OG one, and the one on the right is half Indonesian! I will take a good care of them like my brothers and can not wait to spend time with them

Hey! This is my roommate. She is extraordinary girl from Finland. I love her already. Countless memories ahead is waiting for us <3

The feeling of being able to express my hidden interest (re:dancing) in front of many people is beyond amazing!!

This picture was taken after dorm fun in the beginning of the year. Wait, did I tell you that we both became an RA for Denali 3?

"Hey, Take a picture your room looks clean now" -Gaem, the most annoying person alive on earth <3

My project as an RA fro my hallway! We create a game for UWC Day called "Save the Turtles!" Oh wait, we also won second place as the best game!!

A very meaningful event to the world and campus. Because it happens during school day, many people has to fight to get the whole campus able to go support the biggest global climate strike in New Mexico chapter. It was an eventful day!

How did it happen? How come PAND (ASIAN) family has doubled up from last year?!

this is where first year officially became part of the UWC family! Got a good picture with my other roommate from Nigeria, Omobola <3

Her compliment and support has pushed me to show the world my best abilities and never let someone shut down my light. I believe in my skills and leadership role because of her endless guide. She is the wonder woman of this town and I am very lucky to get to know her.

As part of Campus Crew! Me and Daniel dare you to walk down to the farm an join us!

My love and enemies at the same time...

My string buddy is the cutest!! Do not argue with me!

I am thankful for these people in my group. CEC retreat this year and last year has give me so much strength which helped me overcome my fear. Special thank you to my sponsor, Jeanice and my partner, Claudia. Both of them deserved the best in this world.

The spooky season is here!!! If you can't recognize, me and my roommate concept is snow white and the wicked witch hehehe

ten minutes before my performance, I decided to take a mirror selfie because why not?!

during our rehearsal time for African Chorus, we got a visit from a puppy! Then I got a perfect picture with my favorite first years. The sweetest, cutest, and silliest first year I've ever get to know.

What a coincidence that me and Anika's roommate were a close friend! So we take the opportunity to spend time together in town <3

The changes of cultural days this year has made it into two cultural days every year! The first one is Color and here is one of the picture with my beautiful friend, Mays

In the middle of the busy routine, me and my Japanese friend, Keita wanted to make Sushi. At the same time, we have the honor to make our Swedish friend, Vidar his first ever Sushi!!

Lovely picture of one of my friend, Joe reading a book during Thanksgiving day in front of the window with a wonderful view of the snow...

Last picture I took before I left for winter break. Thank you UWC, third semester has treating me lovely and can not wait to see another magic on my last semester in UWC!

New York City was indeed the perfect place to spend my winter break...

My beautiful little sister, Fiona and I sang a song together called "Soulmate" to our loved one. That cafe was one of the most memorable cafe I've ever seen.

Here, my family in uwc. They are the people who keeps me sane throughout the chaos in uwc. This little gift from tygr.hk represents our friendship. Thank you!!

Room 303 will always be the place where I can called home. I purple both of you roomieess...

Dear you know who, Thank you for stopping by my life. You're one of the most precious gift God has ever sent to me.

Little surprise from my friends and even got a special homemade snacks from couple of them. Very very grateful to be able to experience this feeling of being loved by so many people.

I've post many pictures with her face or referring to her but it's never enough, you know? Yup she is my soulmate, (Gaem) Sansiri Saensopa. ily <3

Little kitty who lives below us. Thank you for being a mood maker you little kiddos <3

Randomly we took a picture together on our way to go to supermarket in town. She has been one of my support system while being in uwc. Mays, I'd never forget someone as beautiful as you. Miss you...

Aida, my lovely roomate. This was after our school announced that this academic year will be put into a closure soon. It also means all students need to leave campus as soon as possible, leaving all of us in shock due to the sudden limited time we have left, together.

My first and last hike on Sebastian Canyon and it hurts. Regret is indeed an ugly word but there's no better word for this feeling of mine when looking at this picture.

These people in the picture was my Indonesian family. Despite all the mess in campus regarding the sudden leave of students due to Corona Virus, we still have time to make this supper happen. Big shoutout to Davin and Devin for being an amazing firsties.

I wish there's a better word for "Honor", but it was an honor to get to know all of you. Till next time, mates...

It has been a great time, uwc. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.