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Doubting Himself
Yosua, a Universitas Indonesia student and Project Marketing Associate at IELS, challenged his own doubts by stepping into a business proposal competition—despite not coming from a business background. "Can someone who isn't from a business background actually win a business competition?"
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Choosing to Move Forward
Instead of stepping back, Yosua chose to move forward. He committed himself fully to the process—researching, refining ideas, and continuously learning along the way.
“English is that important. You'll find countless opportunities once you can speak it. Even if you have many doubts, keep walking—and you'll get there.”
— Yosua
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English as an Advantage
One of his biggest advantages came from his English proficiency — most of the research materials he relied on were written in English, giving him access to broader perspectives and stronger references.
✍️ Written by Valerine Aubrey Surjadi · 🎨 Design by Zainufri Aziz
Through the Journey
Moments from Yosua's experience.
Photos from Yosua's journey coming soon
Photos from Yosua's journey coming soon
Photos from Yosua's journey coming soon
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