The sun shone brightly at the Bali WISE campus as our Intake 64 graduates stood outside, buzzing with excitement for their upcoming graduation adventure trip. This intake experienced a uniquely thrilling graduation, organized as an active journey to celebrate a truly historic milestone: an incredible 90% employment rate achieved before graduation day! Not long after gathering, three travel vans arrived to whisk them away to beautiful Lovina in Buleleng for a two-day adventure and celebration.
The three-hour trip from our campus to Lovina was filled with pure joy and song. Once we arrived at the guesthouse, the graduates changed into their stunning traditional kebaya dresses and headed straight to the Lovina Beach Club. A breathtaking sunset served as the backdrop for their formal ceremony, which was filled with both laughter and tears of joy—a perfect atmosphere to conclude their intensive six-month educational journey.
During the ceremony, the Bali WISE education team delivered an inspiring speech celebrating the students’ outstanding 90% job placement rate. They reminded the graduates that no matter where their careers take them, they will always have a home at Bali WISE and a lifelong support system in each other. The evening then moved into our moving “Good Wish Tradition,” a circle where the graduates spoke to one another one-by-one, exchanging wishes for future success and happiness while thanking their peers for their mutual support along the way. Once the sun went down, the students danced their hearts out, smiles lighting up the night.
On the second day, everyone woke up early to board traditional jukung boats and head out to the local dolphin-watching spot. The sun rose gracefully as the sea breeze caught their hair, right before pods of dolphins began hopping playfully around the boats. After spending time on the water, we steered the boats toward a stunning nearby coral garden. Equipped with snorkeling gear, the graduates jumped into the clear water and marveled at the massive coral reefs and vibrant fish surrounding them. Several adventurous students even dived deeper to get a closer look at the marine ecosystem.
We concluded our trip not with goodbyes, but with immense gratitude for one another. We know this is just the beginning, and we eagerly look forward to welcoming them back in the future to hear their stories of professional success.
Special Thanks
Bali WISE by R.O.L.E. Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to EMpower, Alquity, Ashmore, our ROW FOR R.O.L.E. sponsors and participants, as well as our dedicated education partners, instructors, donors, and NGO networks. Without your continuous generosity and belief in our mission, we could not have achieved this amazing milestone. Thank you for playing a R.O.L.E.!
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