The Struggle Towards Halal
Chapter 4 Continuing education

"Welcome you are declared to pass the selection of admission of new students"that's the content of the message obtained by Setya a few moments ago after he finished his entrance test to the State Islamic college, while Ayu chose to continue in her education abroad at the request of her parents, Ayu who is known as a smart child has no difficulty when applying at a top university abroad.

After receiving the announcement each one of them is busy taking care of the administration to become a freshman at their chosen university, As well as majoring in Islamic education because his parents wanted Setya to become a teacher, because he wanted to realize the expectations of his parents and wanted to become a better person, Setya finally decided to major in it, and he decided to take it, while Ayu majored in business because of the request of his father who is a successful businessman so that Ayu can be his successor later.

A few months later Setya and Ayu began to enter the world of college, the situation was very different when they were still in High School.

"You wearing a white shirt come forward"Setya who felt appointed by her senior-level brother then advanced confidently according to her senior's direction

"What is your motivation for getting into this department?" ask Setya's sister

"Every sister, I went into this major because my parents wanted me to become a teacher and I wanted to learn a lot about the science of religion" Setya replied confidently.

On the other hand Ayu is also undergoing his introductory period at the foreign university he entered.

"Hello my name is Ayu Lestari i'm from Indonesia, I majored in economics and business" introduced himself in front of new students from all over the world, Ayu also has excellent English skills and was greeted with applause by the freshmen at the college.

Entering the new world of education Setya and Ayu both have to adapt first they receive many new lessons that they have not received while in High School

their lecture went smoothly, before Setya finally faced problems because he could not afford the cost of his lecture in the 3rd semester he had to work in order to continue his education, after finishing college hours, Setya usually does not go straight home but rather head to a restaurant because he works as a waiter there.

"Sorry my brother is late because I was doing a task from my lecturer"

"Yeah, it's okay Ta" said Yastri, who is a manager at the restaurant.

"Now you change clothes, wear a uniform first" ordered Kak Yastri the hardened.

"Good sister" after a while, Setya came out wearing an Oren-colored maid uniform with a chicken logo in the middle of her shirt, like that Setya daily activities in addition to college he also had to work in order to continue his education.

Ayu seemed to have no difficulty he had just finished his presentation very well and was applauded by his lecturer and friends.

"Wow, Impressive" said Ayu's friend

"Thank you,,"Ayu replied with a smiling face.

Setya who just arrived at his house looked tired and immediately rested and then Mother came to him with a cup of warm tea.

"Are you tired?"

"Hehehe didn't want to be tired just a little"Setya replied with a smile

"Ta, you don't date first well focus on your education if you graduate later get a good job later women will come alone anyway"

"Hahaha the Mother is there, Tata is not dating Mom" while laughing

"Good, Mom"

"Hello Yu how are you there? all right, how's college?"ask Ayu's mother from

telephone connection.

"Alhamdulillah is good enough to be healthy and study here smoothly, mamah also take care of health well there"

"Yeah Yu, you also take care of your health so be a proud child parents".

"Each Bu has been well Bu ayu again ngerjain Assalamualaikum task "

"Waalaikumsalam son"

While being focused Ayu suddenly remembered something.

"Si Tata how are you well have not heard from him for a long time" Ayu muttered

On the other hand, Setya still thinks of his mother's words last night that forbid him to date in his mind he re-remembered his past that was so destroyed, he hurriedly switched his mind

"Ooh, yesaa si Ayu what is the great news well he can continue his education abroad"maybe he also misses Ayu

"Duh, it's too late Setya then hastily turned on his old motorbike and rushed to the campus"

After a few months both Setya and Ayu both entered Semester 6 which means that in another year they will graduate if they are able to complete the final task, Setya did a lot of research to make a script report later, on the other hand Ayu increasingly achieves after successfully becoming a champion in the international economics competition, his name is increasingly known when opening news Setya feels familiar with the face of the outstanding student"

"Wah there are students from Indonesia who became international champions"After noticing for a while he only realized if the photo is taken is Ayu he seemed to be proud of the achievements obtained by Ayu his High School friend who he had admired.

"Well,, cool as well as Ayu can be so successful he did not expect to be proud to read the news"

"I also can't lose this I also have to perform like Ayu" Setya felt motivated by Ayu's achievement, she tried to encourage herself to be like Ayu, she said,Setya looks more excited even though his time is divided he always finishes his tasks on time, his perseverance makes him one of the most liked students of his lecturer.

Graduation is no longer long Setya and Ayu are both focused on facing her graduation exam.

Setya and Ayu both focus on preparing the script, so that Setya can graduate on time to work hard day and night in order to reach the target on time,although Setya is not as smart as Ayu but he has his own advantages growing up in a simple family makes Setya has been accustomed to working hard to achieve his wishes.

"Well, the thesis trial is not long, I have to be able to graduate on time I don't want to disappoint my mother" Ayu said trying to encourage herself.

On the other hand Ayu who is far from her parents lives independently, although the facilities where Ayu lives can be said to be luxurious because it comes from a wealthy family.

Ayu never felt high because of her parents' property, she deliberately studied abroad so that she could live independently.