It was a memorable experience as all the people involved in this trip really put all their effort into completing the various tasks and objectives. It was not easy for us to work in a team of people that we initially do not know well.
However, it was really enjoyable and i felt thankful having to work with them.
Sometime, we may have some unhappiness toward one another, but we manage to understand one another and try to give and take. I personally felt that it was a very good opportunity for us to train our interpersonal skills.
Apart from that, workng with the kids over there was fulfilling, it was the best time for us to communicate with them. Through communication and every little actions, the Cambodia kids revealed their sincere self. Some of them shared their background story with me and I realized that I’m very lucky to be born in Singapore. I've learnt how to appreciate what I have now.
I said that because some families had difficulties sending their kids to school for education. Therefore, once the center is willing to support them for their education, some of them worked extra hard to make sure they won’t disappoint the center's effort.
However, i was really sad when I learnt that their education system was not as strict as ours. Rich families there can just give some money to the teacher to cheat in the exam. As most of the children in the centre felt it was unfair for them as they work so hard but their result was not as good as others who acted dishonest during exam.
Despite all these, some of them still continue to work hard without giving up as they wish to attend university. One of the main reasons why they never give up education was because of hope & their love for their family. Their hope and desire to clinch a better job. A better job which creates a better future for themselves and their love ones. Even though I am older than most of them, the burden they have are much more than me.
Throughout my two weeks over there, I really had a lot of fun with them. I felt deeply touched by their sincerity. Furthermore, they showered me with genuine care and concern, it warms my heart.
Last but not least, I want to thank everyone who were involved in this serve trip which includes sponsors, the hosts who took care of us in Cambodia, two lecturers who puts in a lot of effort in preparing the work and those "heros" which we worked with, the whole of serve Cambodia 2009 TEAM! This trip had been wonderful and of valuable experience.
Lastly, I want to apologize to those people whom I may have unintentional hate you all, Sorry!
-Gary
posted by Miss Fiona