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What is the most useful thing in life after graduation?
“Studying Mathematics is hard and won’t be useful in the working world.” That’s a phrase that used to come to me when I faced a tough assignment or a grueling exam. But after entering the workforce, I realized that the logical, analytical, and systematic thinking skills that I have now were all formed from a long process during college.
Things that once seemed “far from reality” have turned out to be an important foundation in my work that deals with numbers, risks, and decision-making. So if I used to think “what’s the point of all this?”, now I can confidently say: “Oh, this is where it’s at.” ... 

What is the most useful thing in life after graduation?
“During college, I learned a lot about the importance of agility, which is the ability to learn and adapt quickly. In the UGM Statistics study program, one semester can contain 7 to 8 courses, and each meeting often covers one to several chapters at once, with a very fast learning rhythm. In such a situation, I am required to have agility, which is the ability to understand new things quickly, even when the material is completely new to me.
This ability turned out to be very useful, especially when undergoing internships and entering the workforce. In the professional world, we are often faced with new projects and unexpected challenges. So, the quick learning habits that I formed during my studies made me able to adapt more easily, become a fast learner, and be ready to face the changing dynamics of work.” ...