Radika Lesmana: A High-Achieving Youth Passionate About Teaching, Recipient of the KIP Scholarship for Higher Education

Tasikmalaya, Kemendibudristek — Radika, a student of the Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) Tasikmalaya, and a recipient of the KIPK scholarship, hails from Pangandaran Regency, West Java, with a plethora of achievements. He shared the origin of his interest in education, citing his enjoyment of interacting with others during his school days.

“While at school, I was often asked by teachers to explain the material and how to answer questions to my classmates. Since then, I’ve been interested in delivering material to others, which is why I chose the teaching profession,” he said during an interview on Wednesday (8/5).

Over the course of three years, he has won dozens of competitions. At the national level, he achieved first place in the Media Learning Competition among PGSD Students and Elementary School Teachers at STKIP Citra Bakti Ngada 2022, the UPI Teaching Simulation Competition 2022, the Education Poetry Creation Competition at BEM FKIP Universitas Galuh 2021, and the National Physics Education Competition at HIMAPEFSI Universitas Riau 2021.

Additionally, Radika has also brought home trophies from the Radio Announcer Artifest Vol. 10 at Budi Luhur Academy of Secretaries 2022, the Essay Competition at UGM RDK 2024, the Microteaching Competition at Universitas Pakuan 2022, the Dakwah Competition at POSS UNISBA 2022, the Essay Competition at PsyCome UAD 2022, and was awarded Best Paper at the Galuh Mathematics National Conference 2023.

Internationally, he reached the finals of the Educational Video Competition at AILEC FKIP UNS 2023. Moreover, from 2021 to 2023, Radika has been recognized as the awardee of the Student Achievement Award 2021, the UPI Achievement Award 2022, and was a finalist for the UPI Outstanding Student Award 2023.

Throughout his career journey, Radika admitted to often experiencing fear of trying new things and feeling saddened by failures. However, he overcomes them with patience, prayer, and continuous effort. “I have an analogy that competitions are like fishing. We don’t know which throw will catch the fish, but if we stop fishing, we won’t have a chance to catch any fish. So, keep trying and thinking positively because Allah SWT is according to His servant’s expectations,” he said.

Furthermore, there are two motivational phrases he always holds onto in life, inspired by B. J. Habibie, namely “Be a Clear Spring that Gives Life to Those Around” and “Don’t Just Be Counted, But Be Someone Worth Counting.” Radika emphasized the importance of aligning intentions in every struggle to achieve aspirations so that what is endeavored in the world is under the protection of Allah’s pleasure. “We don’t just live in this world, so being what Allah is pleased with is more important.”

Appreciation for the Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP K) Bridging His Dream to Improve Fate

Speaking about his future plans, he intends to pursue the Professional Teacher Education Program (PPG) to become a teacher. However, if given the opportunity, he also desires to pursue a master’s degree (S-2).

With a family background that isn’t particularly prosperous, it wasn’t easy for Radika to pursue education without a scholarship. His father works as a freelance laborer, while his mother is a homemaker. Economic difficulties led Radika to focus on achieving academic success during high school by participating in competitions and striving for good grades.

“As a result, alhamdulillah, I had the opportunity to go to college by receiving the KIPK scholarship in 2020. The existence of this scholarship is certainly a path for me and many other students to pursue higher education,” said Radika, who is an only child.

Positive Impact of the Freedom to Learn

During his college years, as a student, he had the opportunity to participate in the Kampus Mengajar (Campus Teaching) program. Radika also described the impact felt from the Freedom to Learn initiative. “The Kampus Mengajar program gave me the opportunity to see the true portrait of education. It provided me with experience as a student in the education field. I believe that other Freedom to Learn programs also have a positive impact on those involved,” he confidently stated.

According to Radika, the Freedom to Learn initiative has provided ample space and innovation for the benefit of both students and educators. For teachers, Freedom to Learn allows them to conduct lessons more easily and without the burden of administrative tasks. Consequently, teachers can focus on their students. For students, Freedom to Learn also opens up opportunities for the birth and development of many golden talents in Indonesia.

In conclusion, Radika imparted a message to the younger generation, “The process won’t be smooth and easy, but keep going, which means, the process may not be smooth and easy, but keep moving forward, delving deeper, and never stop. Perseverance is needed in facing every process until, hopefully, the process ends happily,” he concluded, emphasizing the importance of prayers and parental blessings in guiding aspirations towards future success.”

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