Posts by miccowwy

miccowwy

Apr 13, 2024

Student Talk / I AM TORN BETWEEN CHOOSING TWO DIFFERENT MAJOR OR NOT [2]

Hi Daris. The AAS scholarship is very competitive, even for experienced applicants, and while I think students can choose what they want to study for a higher level, you need to be aware that there are many applicants for AAS scholarship. To increase your chances of standing out, it is crucial that you explain the connections between your fisheries bachelor's degree and your plan to pursue an MBA. Your experience and contributions in your area should be highlighted. This will demonstrate your clear and logical progression towards your career goals.

Hope this answers your question.

miccowwy

Apr 7, 2024

Graduate / AAS - Translation Studies : Why did you choose your proposed course and institution? [2]

Hi everyone, kindly check my essay for a supporting statement to apply for AAS. Your feedback is highly appreciated for me.

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Why did you choose your proposed course and institution?
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I plan to take my master's degree with a focus on translation studies because it is in line with my undergraduate background and my current job background in companies related to translation and languages.

Since I am working as a Japanese speaker in a Japanese company, I faced many language obstacles that often occurred in communication. I also noticed that a lot of translated media in Indonesia still needs more resources and improvement to enhance its quality. So, learning about translation studies may help me to understand the problem and the measures of translation issues in Indonesia.

I read plenty of books and media in English and Japanese, but unfortunately, fewer are translated well into Indonesian. My main goal is the development of my country through high-quality translation in literature. I am applying for this scholarship because I see the opportunities and growth that help me implement my ideas and plans in translation.

Australia has a good education system proven by a large number of high-ranked universities in the world. After considering several universities in Australia, my choice fell to Australian National University and Monash University, whose Indonesian studies and translation studies have an outstanding reputation. Both universities provide a wide range of profound courses on sustainable translation studies, which is highly related to my focus on translation between Indonesian and English.