This February I got a new experience, having an opportunity to be in Indonesian Science Project Olympiad (ISPO) 2012 finals with my classmate, Janet.There were few sectors in the competition, like chemistry, physics, biology, computer, environment, and technology. I join the biology sector, with a project titled "Mangrove Jam as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella typhi's anti-bacteria". We do the experiment as a class work on around October, and send the paper to ISPO on December 2011 with the help of Mr Marisi, my biology teacher. On 6th of February, I open the website and found my name at the list of finalist (from around 178 projects, 36 projects were selected to go to the final). The final was held in Jakarta, and it's like a science fair. So we must design our own stand, with posters, etc, and prepare a presentation for the judges. 

So, on 22-24 February, we went to Jakarta for the science fair accompanied by Ms Nettie. 22-23 February was the fair and 24th was the winner announcement and closing. Even though we couldn't get any medals, I'm still being thankful for all the experiences. Besides, I also learn something new, met new people, and even visit DPR/MPR building at Jakarta. If next time I get another opportunity to join another competition, I will do better, both in presentation and stand appearance, so that I can achieve a medal and make my parents and school proud.