UNAIR NEWS – Sulih Indra Dewi, a third-year doctoral student in Social Sciences at 51动漫, exemplifies how the role of a mother can coexist with the pursuit of higher education. As a mother of two, she proudly identifies herself as \u201ca mom on a PhD journey\u201d\u2014a title that reflects both personal and academic determination.<\/p>\n\n
Her participation in the \u201cInclusion of Talented Young Scientists in Research\u201d program at the University of Warsaw, Poland, marked a significant milestone. Over the course of two months, she conducted research under the mentorship of Professor Aneta Ostaszewska from the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Resocialization. Drawn to gender and women\u2019s studies, Dewi found an immediate connection with her mentor. \u201cEven through initial email exchanges, I felt we shared common values and visions in our research,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n
Prof. Aneta even welcomed her in person at the airport, guided her around the campus environment, and offered a warm message: \u201cYour research is important, but I also want you to enjoy your stay, explore Poland, and learn its culture.\u201d That welcome set the tone for a deeply enriching academic and cultural experience.<\/p>\n\n
The decision to travel abroad was not without emotional challenges. As Dewi shared, \u201cThe greatest challenge wasn\u2019t just the distance\u2014it was preparing my heart to be away from my family.\u201d Yet the unwavering support of her husband and children gave her the strength to embrace this opportunity wholeheartedly.<\/p>\n\n
During her stay, she navigated daily life in a new environment\u2014from learning how to use public transportation to coping with unfamiliar language barriers. Digital tools like Google Maps and Google Translate proved helpful, though she humorously noted, \u201cI still carried a paper map\u2014somehow, moms trust the old-fashioned ways more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
One of the most memorable moments was her first visit to BUW (Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Warszawie), a stunning European-style library with spacious reading halls and a rooftop garden. \u201cIt truly symbolizes the spirit of scholarship,\u201d she remarked. Discussions with fellow PhD students and access to international literature enriched both her academic insight and research perspectives.<\/p>\n\n
Beyond academic achievement, this journey has been a personal triumph. \u201cWhen women gain access to higher education, they are not only building a future for themselves but also becoming agents of change in their communities,\u201d Dewi affirmed.<\/p>\n\n
Her story is a powerful reminder that mothers, women, and all those nurturing dreams have the capacity to grow and lead. There is no deadline for learning, and no role that should limit one’s potential for empowerment.<\/p>\n\n
Author: Fiona Lim, Airlangga Global Engagement Intern<\/p>\n\n
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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