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Graduate in Doubt: Budi's Choice Between Passion and Expectation
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Graduate in Doubt: Budi's Choice Between Passion and Expectation
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Story Transcript:
Id: Matahari bersinar cerah di atas Monumen Nasional, menjadikan hari itu sempurna untuk acara wisuda.
En: The sun shone brightly above the Monumen Nasional, making it a perfect day for the graduation ceremony.
Id: Suasana meriah memenuhi tempat itu dengan para lulusan yang mengenakan toga dan senyum kebanggaan di wajah mereka.
En: A festive atmosphere filled the place with graduates wearing caps and gowns, and prideful smiles on their faces.
Id: Budi berdiri di antara kerumunan, menghela napas panjang.
En: Budi stood among the crowd, taking a deep breath.
Id: Hari ini, dia resmi menjadi sarjana.
En: Today, he officially became a graduate.
Id: Tapi, di balik senyuman dan topi toga, hatinya penuh keraguan.
En: But behind the smiles and the graduation cap, his heart was full of doubt.
Id: Budi merasakan ekspektasi besar dari keluarganya.
En: Budi felt the high expectations from his family.
Id: Ayahnya berharap Budi akan mengejar karier yang aman, seperti menjadi insinyur atau bekerja di perusahaan besar.
En: His father hoped that Budi would pursue a safe career, like becoming an engineer or working at a big company.
Id: Namun, di dalam hati, Budi memiliki hasrat yang besar untuk mengajar.
En: However, deep down, Budi had a great passion for teaching.
Id: Dia selalu membayangkan dirinya berada di dalam kelas, menginspirasi siswa-siswa muda untuk mengejar impian mereka.
En: He always imagined himself in a classroom, inspiring young students to pursue their dreams.
Id: Tapi, dia khawatir, apakah orang tuanya akan mengerti?
En: But he worried, would his parents understand?
Id: Di tengah keramaian, Budi melihat temannya, Sari dan Rina, melambai padanya.
En: Amidst the crowd, Budi saw his friends, Sari and Rina, waving at him.
Id: Mereka tersenyum cerah, jelas merasa bangga dengan prestasi mereka semua.
En: They smiled brightly, clearly proud of all their achievements.
Id: "Jangan khawatir, Budi," kata Sari, "Apapun yang kamu pilih, saya yakin itu keputusan yang tepat.
En: "Don't worry, Budi," said Sari, "Whatever you choose, I believe it's the right decision."
Id: " Rina menganggukkan kepala setuju.
En: Rina nodded in agreement.
Id: "Ya, ikuti kata hatimu.
En: "Yes, follow your heart."
Id: "Saat acara wisuda dimulai, Budi merasa campuran antara kebahagiaan dan ketakutan.
En: As the graduation event began, Budi felt a mix of happiness and fear.
Id: Saat namanya dipanggil untuk memberikan pidato mewakili para lulusan, jantungnya berdebar kencang.
En: When his name was called to deliver a speech on behalf of the graduates, his heart pounded.
Id: Berdiri di panggung, dia melihat keluarganya di antara penonton.
En: Standing on the stage, he saw his family among the audience.
Id: Wajah mereka penuh harap.
En: Their faces were full of hope.
Id: Budi menarik napas dalam-dalam dan berkata, "Hari ini, kita semua berdiri di depan pintu masa depan kita.
En: Budi took a deep breath and said, "Today, we all stand before the doors of our future.
Id: Saya selalu ingin membuat keluarga saya bangga.
En: I have always wanted to make my family proud.
Id: Namun, ada sesuatu yang ingin saya sampaikan.
En: However, there is something I want to say.
Id: Saya ingin menjadi guru.
En: I want to be a teacher.
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