Four years ago, I was crying on the passenger seat of my ride to uni, forcing myself to attend chemistry, physics, and math classes, not knowing if I was taking the right path in my life. Every day, I would compare myself to my classmates who were smarter than me, while I was stressed out with all the exams that I have failed.
I felt so fortunate to have such supportive and loving parents who were willing to understand what I was wrestling with at my last university taking a major in Food Tech. Being a spontaneous and undecisive teen I was, the choice to do graphic design was a last-minute thing but I knew that I wanted to return back to my creative and artistic core that I have swept under the rug for years of not taking any art classes, so why not?
Nonetheless, this choice that was led by my gut-feeling was the best decision I’ve ever made, so don’t disregard your gut. Throughout my studies, I was always down to dive deep. Graphic design isn’t easy. There were countless of challenges waiting ahead, but because I was doing what I love innately, I was able to push through and create works that I am proud of, with the help of my professors at Binus.
Getting through such an emotionally drained experience years back, and feeling guilty for doubting my passion for art and design is what pushes me until now to really fully be myself and take full advantage of the creative field.