Understanding reality through literature

For the zine鈥檚 author, who is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh, Spatial Spiritual emerged from more than a simple desire to create. The zine originated from his habit of reading and analyzing literary works, which gradually led him to understand the social realities around him. In his view, literature opens up space to question issues in society while also prompting a closer look at realities on the ground.

鈥淲hen it comes to reality, I actually encountered literary works first. When those works are unpacked, that鈥檚 where the main bridge lies, and it鈥檚 what makes work like Spatial Spiritual possible. Literature sparks curiosity about issues on the ground and opens up opportunities to understand the reality around us,鈥� the UNAIR alumnus said.

It was that perspective that led him to highlight the lives of the Kenjeran coastal community in Spatial Spiritual. The zine brings forward the voices of coastal children as a reflection on the direction of development in the area where they grew up.

When literature becomes a way of seeing

He shared that one of the most memorable experiences while pursuing his undergraduate degree in Indonesian Literature at FIB UNAIR was the Ecocriticism course, which introduced him to ways of reading the relationship between humans, the environment, and literary works. For him, the creative process is a way to bring the knowledge gained in class back to life.

Through his work, he not only applies the theories he learned during his studies but also deepens his understanding of the issues he encounters in the field. For that reason, he added, Indonesian Literature graduates have a wide space in which to create, especially when the work grows out of genuine concern for an issue.

“Whatever you make is a work. Through creating, I come to better understand what I鈥檓 learning. And when we create, we also need something we truly care about. For the zine, I chose to focus on the Kenjeran coastal community because it鈥檚 an issue I wanted to understand more deeply,” he said.

Through Spatial Spiritual, Hadid hopes his work serves not only as a storytelling medium, but also as an invitation for readers to revisit social realities that often go unnoticed. He hopes Indonesian Literature students will make the most of the wide space available for creative work, without limiting that work to literary forms alone. For him, the academic foundation gained during his studies serves as a way to read reality while producing work that speaks to the issues people face.

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Stella, as she is warmly called, is a graduate of medical school from the 2013 cohort. In the Maldives, she handles a crucial role in leading holistic wellness treatment operational and advanced fitness programs for global guests.

Starting in Bali

Stella鈥檚 journey on the international stage started from her first step in exploring the aesthetic field in Bali after completing her medical education program. It started with a three-month opportunity as a visiting practitioner at the invitation of an Australian clinic owner. She was tasked with introducing a variety of modern skin treatments such as skin booster, botox, and epigenetic testing using hair strand analysis to map out ideal nutrition and dietary patterns for the body.聽聽

This opportunity that was initially planned to last only three months, grew rapidly. Looking at the high market demand and business success achieved, Stella鈥檚 employment contract was extended to nearly two years, leading her to a strategic position as a Wellness Manager.

Presenting longevity innovation and holistic wellness treatment

The transition from hospital and conventional clinic environment to the luxury hospitality industry gave a new and challenging experience. At high-end resorts, a doctor will not only focus on medical procedures, but also build direct engagement with the guests through various exclusive agendas, such as festival events.

From these interactions, Stella captured a shift in global health trends, which no longer seek for mere aesthetic and spa relaxation, but focusing on longevity and cellular health at the molecular level. Under her leadership, health and fitness facilities at this resort continue to innovate by presenting flagship holistic programs.

Several of her flagship programs are Advanced Therapies such as the utilization of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Cryotherapy (a combination of cold plunge pools and saunas for muscle recovery and metabolism), and LED Therapy for cellular rejuvenation and injury management. Second, Advanced IV Therapy. Third, Comprehensive Retreat programs lasting 7 to 14 days that combine epigenetic testing, specialized nutritional menu guidance in collaboration with executive chefs, personal trainer assistance, as well as sound healing and lymphatic massage to care for the physical body, mind, and soul comprehensively.聽

Contribution and foundation

As a manager in the hospitality sector, business orientation became one of the proud benchmarks of success. Stella successfully shift general perception that often views spas merely as secondary hotel amenities into one of the main business drivers.

鈥淚n terms of business, we successfully achieved the budget targets around 100 thousand USD per month consistently. The spa, which was initially underestimated, finally recorded the highest Google Review among all departments for a full year,鈥� Stella said.

Beyond financial achievements, she has also opened up a broad opportunity for other medical workers, including nurse injector and therapists, to pursue a career path in the international stage through global-standard training in various preventive health programs.

In her journey conquering a global career path, dr Stella recalls the fundamental values instilled during her studies at FK UNAIR. According to her, education in FK UNAIR not only shapes strong clinical competencies but also equips the students with an entrepreneurial spirit and an open-minded perspective toward new opportunity and point of view.

鈥淒on鈥檛 get a mental block thinking that going abroad is difficult or financially burdensome. The competency exam in Indonesia is far more challenging. If there is an opportunity and it is your dream, go get it,鈥� she advised.聽

Author: Humas FK UNAIR

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