Singapore, Here We Come!

Singapore Study Trip

It all started on a typical day: Friday, 27 February 2015. We were waiting in the airport. Many students were already bidding their parents goodbye, and they started preparing going inside the international airport of Husein Sastranegara.

The First Day: Friday, 27 February 2015 

The days in Singapore started when we gathered at Husein Sastranegara Airport at 7:45. Many students are late, take leave on their parents and check in their baggage. When we get into the boarding room, many of us who went to a nearby restaurant to buy food.

The plane will leave at 10. In the plane, the students and teachers ate a delicious lunch on the way to Changi Airport. Many of us who eat yellow rice Manado and Dijon Roasted Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Finally, we arrived at Changi International Airport in Singapore at 12:44. Singapore time in contrast to Indonesia, namely in Singapore faster clock exactly one hour earlier than an hour in Indonesia. Upon entering the Changi Airport at 14:10, we rushed out to wait for shuttle bus that will take us to the AJC Hostel at 14:45.
Teachers immediately handed a room key and entry card (keycard) so that every woman and man can enter his dormitory building each according to gender. Upon entering the dormitory building, we rushed to pack up our stuff for 20 minutes. However, some children late, so the time to gather together in-delay until 15:36.
Looks like this year a lot of chaos. We walked away only to cross the road, which is actually a period of time and distance is very close crossings. This makes the students and teachers are very tired, but we think if we often run away, our bodies will grow strong, healthy and strong.

When we arrived at the MRT station, we bought MRT card automatically searches for the train ride. Upon entering the MRT station, we set up the Ang Mo Kio MRT heading at 16:06 hours Singapore.
We immediately went to a mall in Ang Mo Kio and buy food and then wrapped and paid by the teacher in advance. After that, we rode the MRT back to go to Marina Bay, but the group behind Natalia's mother. Murd-students who miss the waiting group and converse with the spirit blazing brightly. Arriving at Marina Bay, we lost a little bit and then wait for the bus that is going to pick us up. We climbed the bus number 400 which will take us to the Marina Barrage.

After arriving at the Marina Barrage, we had dinner there and then we entered the area of ​​the Marina Barrage, a stunning place. After sightseeing, we went to the Gardens by the Bay. The place has a garden ornaments are really melt hearts, so inevitably the students and teachers would want to walk around, look around and enjoy the beautiful scenery. A moment later we realized that we were separated from each other, but we met back in Supertree.Setelah regroup, we walked back through the Marina Bay Sands to MRT who want to go to Yio Chu Kang, where we were staying. We arrive at 21:49 o'clock in the evening, then back to our hostel. Our teacher, mother Liani giving pengunguman bit, back to the house and our room, clean up everything and after finishing at 23.00, we fell asleep under the fan that soothes the atmosphere.

The Second Day: Saturday, 28 February 2015

On the second day, we woke up at 6 o'clock in the morning, shower, brush my teeth and get dressed. At 7.30, we were ready to eat breakfast. Bread and rice are the menu today, and the food is very tasty, 'indescribable'. After that we got ready and assembled at 8.30 AM near the dining room, pray and take pictures together.

Then, we climbed to the Harbour Front MRT. With MRT ride back, we went to Sentosa, Sea Aquarium. Disciples walk in Sentosa and Sea Aquarium and Vivo City, and regroup at 15:30 at OSIM, Vivo City. Then, after gathering the children ride the MRT to the Esplanade, resting outside the entrance to City Harvest Church City Harvest. In the church, we were very impressed fascinated. The church is a Charismatic church. Everywhere visible bar, DJ and so on. In the church it feels very conquer hearts. View of the area such as in a crowded concert festive, and the performers also sing with the spirit, full of hope. Starting from 17:00 until 19:30, we listened to fiery speeches by Rev. spirit. Kong Hee. Suntec City, the children spread out to buy food and sightseeing, then gathered again at 21:15. Finally, the beautiful day ended when we climbed to the Yio Chu Kang MRT. Arriving at the hostel, we listened to the announcement with a tired feeling fragile, shower and sleep.

The Third Day: Sunday, 1 March 2015


We were woken up at 6:30 in the morning, shower, cleanup and down to breakfast. When 9:00 came, we gathered for a walk to the MRT station which will take us to the USS, which is none other than Universal Studios Singapore. We played it up there. It was truly a place worth saying paradise city, a paradise full of imagination of children and adults. We climbed the rides are really menggelegarkan liver, such as EVAC Transformers, Revenge of the Mummies, Jurassic Park Rapid Adventure, and others. Once we felt a little tired, we ate at a restaurant ride china. Many students Wanton Noodle Chicken Soup book. After filling our stomachs are hungry, we climbed the vehicle Madagascar Crate Adventure and watch Shrek 4D Adventure. At 16:45 until 17:10, we watch and drive around in the Water World, then go to Sentosa to see the animals of the sea. So the disciples thought about how exciting ride Revenge of the Mummies, and seetik after minded so, we ride 4 times in a row, just to 'selfie' we look good when the vehicle up! Revenge of the Mummies is a short roller coaster up and down as well as front and back course. No wonder people love this unique roller coaster. A moment later, we picked the mother Natalia in EVAC, and most of us is the most recent group and the first to leave Sentosa. While waiting for some students buy popcorn at Garrett, we are planning to ride the MRT to the Vivo City, so some of us can walk and the rest of the dinner. When 20:00 arrived, we gathered at OSIM to ride the MRT as usual, then, as usual, we did night time activities.

The Fourth Day: Monday, 2 March 2015


On the fourth day, we got up early, at 5:00 precisely to school. As we ate, we talked with teachers and students. After that, we gathered under the 06.30 am, in the lobby stairs and we were off to Anderson, walking, for about 20 minutes. At 07:15 am, the ceremony was held, and the mother Liani speech and gift exchange between schools. However, not long after that, suddenly a Chinese language teacher from Anderson told us to go into a room. Apparently, the teacher and the student council called the Student Council came to lead us around in their schools, as well as giving a presentation on Anderson Secondary School about 15 minutes. We were divided into several groups, and then we were invited to tour by our council respectively. They are having a small tour of the school. There is a cooking space, library, 4 computer room, 2 physics laboratory, 4  Chemistry laboratorium, 4 Biology laboratorium, 4 field (2 roomy basket, 1 soccer field, 1 indoor gym used for volleyball), workshops, design room and canteen or cafeteria. Afterwards, we were invited to the library for a tea break, which the food and drinks served by the great school. After we finished, we were ushered to our respective classes, which became 8 groups with each class having three people from our 7A DCP. We go to school until 12.30, then we had our lunch in the library again. This time, the dish is fried rice, chicken, potato curry, lime juice and delicious fruit soups. Then, we went back to the hostel on foot. Every day we walked continuously. Many of us have sick and sore legs, but we will get used to it, and after a long time we can really be strong and healthy, and we can do fast walking casually, like many Singaporeans.
Arriving at the hostel, we rested with a heart full of tranquility until 15:00 pm, and after that we will regroup and walk to the MRT at 15:15. We ride to Orchard MRT, then we split up because we can walk anywhere we like, anywhere our hearts 'belonged to'. In Orchard, we had dinner and gather at 20:00 at Orchard MRT exit. While waiting to arrive at Yio Chu Kang MRT, we listen to the announcement as usual and sleep, get ready, as well as collecting and accommodating,  replenishing enough energy for the next day.

The Fifth Day: Tuesday, 3 March 2015

This morning, we were having a quiet reading time while having an assembly. Lots of students from Anderson Sec. Sch, is reading real thick books and they did look interesting. After a while, we head back to our own classroom. We had several lessons, then we walk towards the library to have lunch again, which this time around, we bought our own snacks when recess arrived.

After that, we head back home to prepare to go to China Town. There is lots of things to buy, like Tintin series of dolls and books, key chains of Japanese dolls and Singaporean Merlion, Posters from China which our names are painted (both Chinese meaning and Indonesian name), and other various gifts and souvenirs. There is a cheaper area and other areas. We took lots of pictures and take a look around the enormous place. It was plain yet crowded; it was simple yet it was beautiful. After we refresh our eyes, we walked back to our home and do our usual, simple and small event (taking a bath, sleeping, etc.).

  

The Sixth Day: Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Tomorrow will be the last day. What a pity we can't stay longer. We understand that time flies past if we're happy, and if we're sad or disappointing or even angry, we felt that time runs slowly. Today lessons went by quickly, and we run the usual activities we did. The next thing we did was prepare for our short trip to Bugis Junction. In Bugis Junction, we walk in small groups and do shopping and eat, spending time there. We had a valuable moment there. Some saw a stall of imported dolls from overseas such as Japan and Korea. There are various puzzles and unique accessories and stationary.  

We had so much fun there.

We walk around the mall, watch over the glamorous night view and do other things. Some students talk in restaurant, some walk around and buy things for their family, and some go shopping or look around.
Today, as usual, we gather at the same time, do the same activities and get ready for tomorrow.    

The Seventh Day; Thursday, 5 March 2015

Today is the last day. Students promised to keep contact when they are separated. But before our faces are gone, we still have several lessons. We switch gifts, give each other memorial presents and experience a terrible sadness in our hearts. But many of us students have each other's contact through instagram, line, whats app, email, phone number, snap chat and notes from each other. We took pictures together and hang out together inside the class or even outside. By chance, we had a Spring Cleaning, and students line up to take turn cleaning their classes before they are gone for the great event: Cross Country. Cross Country is an event held every year where people race to run across a certain area in the country, such as Singapore. There are stops in every typical distance which provides drinking water, and, sometimes towels and cheers.

In class, we talk to each other and wish each other a happy life and a good time. How sad it is when we had to say goodbye. Finally, our days in Singapore will be over. We had lunch for one more time in the school's library, then say goodbye to everyone and take pictures of the whole class of 7A and some of the student council. Then we went back to the hostel, prepare, gather and go by a bus to the Changi Airport. There, our day ends when our parents and others we know come to ick us up, saying hello and goodbye to friends and teachers, hoping everyone can be on time and present in the next day when KPI (Kebaktian Penyegaran Iman/Faith Refresher Meeting) is held.

Hey there, people! I'll be typing 4 more blog posts and some other posts which tell us more about events in my world. Stay 'TUNED'! God bless you- 

-Fin-

終わり(Owari)