Now that you have found the organization that you want to volunteer for, the next thing is to find out what you need to know and prepare beforehand. It all depends on where you go and what kind of work you will do. In general: Health I got in touch with an NGO in Germany … Continue reading What Is It Like To Be A Volunteer? – Part Three
When you travel in Cambodia, you need to know some basic Khmer (Cambodian language). I find it easier to use the standard English International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to show the pronunciation. When I first arrived in Cambodia, I was given some textbooks and websites from the priests and volunteers but none of the materials have … Continue reading Learn Khmer
Following on from my previous blog, I had to leave the village within a short time and I wasn't given enough notice. So I decided to pack 2/3 of my belongings with me just in case I wanted to go back home but I chose Siem Reap in the end. This is my second time … Continue reading Finally
Presentation time again. 😛 The group is much smaller this time cos previously I told the class that there would be tests. Students who are afraid of tests decided not to attend my class. Too bad, this is actually where the essence is. 😛 For those who continue, they have to do homework, in-class exercises … Continue reading An Unforgettable Experience
My students love to give me surprises. This time, they wrote more on the board which I was happy to see. 🙂 This time, they wrote, ‘We love our teacher. God bless you teacher. ‘ 🙂 When I checked the attendance, some of the names were missing on the list on the board. So I … Continue reading ‘If They Can Do It, YOU Can Do It Too. YOU Can Even Be BETTER!’
Interviewed by the police (again) Last week, I said the interview with the police was quick and easy. It turned out that it wasn't the end of the story. Â I was 'summoned' by the police again. They asked me to present my visa and passport again to them. When I arrived at the police station, … Continue reading Determination to Learn
