“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.

It would be an understatement to say that Jakarta is chaotic. The roads and rules are more than confusing; buildings seem to be erected at the most bizarre places, little to no greenery and slums hidden behind tall-rise buildings.

Floods are seasonal yet abundant, traffic costing us large chunks of time and money, all the while the skies are shrouded by a cloud of gray pollution. Still, we live here and we love it, but there are times when we think ‘if only things were better’ or ‘if only things were planned better’. Let us not make the same mistakes of our forefathers, and study planning.

Planning, also called urban planning or city and regional planning, is a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places for present and future generations. Planning enables civic leaders, businesses, and citizens to play a meaningful role in creating communities that enrich people's lives. Good planning helps create communities that offer better choices for where and how people live. Planning helps communities to envision their future. It helps them find the right balance of new development and essential services, environmental protection, and innovative change.

Professional planners help create a broad vision for the community. They also research, design, and develop programs; lead public processes; effect social change; perform technical analyses; manage; and educate. Some planners focus on just some of these roles, such as transportation planning, but most will work at many kinds of planning throughout their careers. 

The basic element is the creation of a plan. Planners develop a plan through analysis of data and identification of goals for the community or the project. Planners help the community and its various groups identify their goals and form a particular vision. In the creation of a plan, planners identify the strategies by which the community can reach its goals and vision. Planners are also responsible for the implementation or enforcement of many of the strategies, often coordinating the work of many groups of people. It is important to recognize that a plan can take a variety of forms including: policy recommendations, community action plans, comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, regulatory and incentive strategies, or historic preservation plans. Other examples of plans include: redevelopment plans, smart growth strategies, economic development strategic plans, site plans, and disaster preparedness plans.

There are several options for you to take; University of Sheffield offers an undergraduate Master of Planning degree. This course, under the Department of Town and Regional Planning, is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). This four-year degree will teach you to become a professional planner, with many instances of travel to study the effects of planning and design in different towns and cities.  University of Reading offers BSc Real Estate with Diploma/MSc in Urban Planning and Development which is also accredited by the RTPI. This is a joint undergraduate and postgraduate four year degree that allows you to have the skills of one working in the property market along with the skills of an urban planner.  

The University of Manchester offers Town & Country Planning as a Bachelor of Arts or a Master’s of Town & Country Planning. The Master’s degree is a 4 year degree that is accredited by the RTPI. Another RTPI accredited program would be Newcastle University’s RTPI accredited educational route which consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Town Planning, a work placement year and a Diploma of Town Planning which can be converted into a master’s with provision of a dissertation.

The career options are as numerous as the study options. Most graduates work in planning or a related career in the built environment professions, including housing, transport planning, development control, forward planning, regeneration, urban design, heritage and conservation. The culmination of all the study and experience would allow you to plan and maybe build your own city. Though it won’t be the same city, we would like to see a ‘better Jakarta’.

-          Written by Ardhi of SUN Education Group. Contact us at consultation@suneducationgroup.com

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Is old better than new in terms of universities?

Most of the time in life, we take an attitude of “New is always better”. However, when talking about universities, the general consensus is that old is better as they would have a longer reputation, greater history and more achievements. However, is old really better than new? We will delve into that today.

Older universities, or “Traditional University” as they like to be called, do have a strong selling point. Their longer history has shown their pedigree, their proven ability to build academics and scholars and along with that, more achievements. Traditional universities are also leaders in research to the point that they are universally well known. In terms of rankings, these traditional universities are generally ranked higher than their counterparts.

Our question however, is old really better than new? Better is a personal statement, what is better for one person can be worse for another. If the only defining criteria for universities are strength of research, rich history and number of achievements, then yes, older universities are better than new. However, they are not the only defining criteria for university. Here are a few examples of why newer or modern universities can be better than the traditional universities

Coventry is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that Coventry provides a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience. Their defining criteria are employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. Coventry University was 'Highly Commended' in the Entrepreneurial University of the Year category at the Times Higher Awards 2008. By seeking to enhance the strong vocational emphasis of their courses and bolstering their links with the very best industry organisations, Coventry are firmly focussed on preparing students for successful futures.

Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, is an expanding multicultural learning community, with excellent links with further and higher education, industry and commerce throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Renowned for the excellence of its teaching, as well as for preparing students for the world of work, Northumbria also provides research opportunities for professional reflective practice.

Leeds Metropolitan University won the award for "outstanding contribution to the local community" at the annual higher education awards ceremony hosted by The Times Higher Education Supplement. It also came second in the main category, "the University of the Year". Leeds Metropolitan University focuses on putting students at the centre of all activities, providing a flexible and relevant curriculum with excellent teaching and learning, providing a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment, preparing students for employment and lifelong learning, being a catalyst for social and economic progress in and for the region, nationally and internationally, through research and enterprise, engaging, valuing and developing a diverse community of colleagues, and ensuring financial and environmental sustainability with a high quality estate

These universities, amongst others, are newer universities that are competing by way of technology, methods of teachings or links with industries. They broaden their scope while keeping a high standard of academics. In this sense, we can conclude that old is not always better, but new is not always better than old. It all comes down to a matter of a student’s priorities and needs. So, if you need help in choosing the best solution for your education matters, SUN Education will gladly help anytime, just email us at consultation@suneducationgroup.com or come and visit us anytime at any of our 8 Jakarta branches and we will strive to give you your best options.