Students Have 'Apprentice' All Day With Ganjar Pranowo And They Say 'Really Tired'

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

REMBANG - After a long hiatus, the One Day with the Governor program was again carried out by Ganjar Pranowo. The full-day student internship program was carried out during Ganjar's working visit to Rembang.

Five university students and five high school students from various universities and schools in Central Java-DIY were invited by Ganjar to visit Rembang. All day long, students from UGM Jogjakarta, Undip Semarang, Untidar Magelang, Unisbank and students from a number of SMA/SMK Purwokerto, Magelang and Semarang City joined Ganjar around to a number of points in Rembang.

Arriving at Ganjar's residence, Puri Gedeh at around 05.00 western Indonesia time, the students were invited to tour Rembang until the evening. Even though they looked tired, they were very enthusiastic about participating in Ganjar's inspection activities in Rembang.

"I feel really tired, but it's nice to finally be able to feel with Mr. Ganjar for a full day. This is a rare opportunity, because usually I only see him on YouTube, social media, or television," said Daffa Ardhyawiansyach, an Undip Faculty of Law student.

Daffa said he saw how the work of a governor turned out to be far from what he imagined. Many people think that the governor's job is just relaxing, but it turns out to be very tired.

"I'm tired of following just one day, moreover every day. Mr. Ganjar is tenacious, hardworking, and full of stamina," he explained, Wednesday, January 2nd.

The same thing was conveyed by Yoseph Satria Adiatama, a student of FH UGM Yogyakarta. He admitted that he was very grateful to have had the valuable experience of participating in the Ganjar roadshow for a full day.

"I got a lot of experience, how Mr. Ganjar met residents, greeted them, his communication style. It was a valuable experience for me. And today I proved that being a governor was really tiring, but he was still enthusiastic, cheerful, and fresh. What other people say is wrong, that being a governor is very heavy and the responsibility is extraordinary," he said.

Berliana, a student of SMKN 9 Semarang, said that she did not expect to be elected to the One Day with the Governor program. Even though she felt tired, she felt that the day's activities were very exciting.

"Seeing and joining Mr. Ganjar's inspection, it turned out to be very tired. At first, I thought the governor's job was just in the office, sitting around relaxing. It turned out that I had to go around this tired. But I was really happy, added experience and this is a special opportunity for me," she said.

One of the meaningful experiences, continued Berliana, is how to socialize with the community. Ganjar teaches about effective communication with the people, willing to listen and provide solutions to social cases that occur.

"It's so exciting, this is the first time I've had an experience as cool as this," she concluded.

On several occasions, Ganjar said the One Day with the Governor's internship program was an effective way of education. By participating directly, students understand the problems directly in the community.

"So they don't just sit on campus or school, they only learn theories. By going directly like this, the young generation will clearly see the problems that exist in society. Hopefully, they can contribute to the problems that occur," he said.

There are two programs that Ganjar conducts to provide experience to the younger generation. In addition to a day with the governor, Ganjar also has a governor teaching program. In the program, Ganjar usually comes to schools and becomes an impromptu teacher to impart knowledge and experience to young children.