Cambodia December 2007
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The Team
| PENG LI | I went on this trip with the mindset of learning and experiencing a new culture and way of life. I was truly not disappointed. The locals were friendly, open, sincere, and kind towards us. It was heart wrenching to hear some of the testimonials the students at PKH had to share about chances in life making me truly appreciate the opportunities I have here at home. Also, looking at their living conditions which the students endure purely for the sake of education in the hope of a better life, I was really inspired to return to Singapore to work harder at anything I do. It also made me appreciate the vitality of a good governance to a country’s people and how lives, economies and an entire nation can be shattered and set so far back from the deliberations of a few. While there, I recognized the country’s great potential for growth and development and how her people, with an open friendly and at times too relaxed attitude towards life, could contribute strongly to Asia in terms of culture and learning point. |
| DEXTER KOH GUI JIE | This trip to Cambodia was an enriching one. It has not only taught me skills that I will never be able to pick up back in Singapore, it also led me to view issues from a different perspective. I am also marveled at the deep impact that both Project Khmer Hope and CampusImpact have caused in the surrounding rural areas of Kampong Speu despite them being a small organization. This was truly an eye-opener. |
| HUANG SHI HUI DEBBIE | The recee trip was an eye-opener for me! It makes me excited about what we can possibly achieve there for future trips. |
| TAY WEE LENG | Campus Impact is not a huge organization. But its small size is precisely what makes it so attractive. Volunteers at Campus Impact are able to explore new boundaries and remain focused about their goals. As such, I feel that what we would do in collaboration with Campus Impact is something more genuine and close to our hearts. |
| LIM AN NA AMANDA | Doing community service in Aoral Village, Cambodia has been an amazing journey. From learning about the culture to helping the people there, I have gained so much. This is an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life, and I am looking forward to going back there again. |
| MAY CHEONG SU LIN | Witnessing life in rural Cambodia has been a both sobering and eye-opening experience; one I believe everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. Interacting with the Cambodian natives who were striving to break out of the poverty cycle by learning vocational skills at the Project Khmer Hope lodge, I have come to realize just how fortunate we are as Singaporeans and how much we have come to take for granted, especially our education opportunities. On a lighter note though, the breathtaking night sky is definitely worth seeing, and the many varieties of exotic food –although some not as appetizing, are also interesting to see in the local markets. Many thanks to Campus Impact and the organizing team for this wonderful exposure! |
| ELLERY SUTANTO JEREMIAH | The whole trip has been an eye opener. We were overwhelmed by the reception the locals have shown us. Every little effort we put in to the project, be it organizing Christmas party or preparing snack packs, was priceless knowing that it will go a long way into helping the locals out of the poverty cycle. |
| LAU CHEE CHONG | Although the project in Aoral was not the first in my forage
into community projects overseas, it was a true learning experience.
Taking charge of the various aspects of planning and execution
entailed a great level of commitment and was hard work. Yet, it only
made the fruition of the trip that much sweeter. If anything, the one thing I took back from the trip, above anything else, was the realization that we Singaporeans are too fortunate and complain too much. I realized that it wasn’t just about living comfortably, with basic amenities, a roof over our heads. It was about the opportunities that we have that so many around the world have been denied. In particular, what hit me hardest was the lack of meritocracy in the education system. All in all, the trip opened my eyes to some stark realities. Recognizing these realities is only the beginning; effecting a change is the next step. And just as the fruition of our first trip was a road littered with obstacles, the path forward is an uphill one – one that I gladly take up the challenge of taking on. |
| NEO WEI SHENG | From the conception of ideas, to the formation of the team; from the actualization of the trip, to the execution of the project, every step along the way was a steep learning curve. To be able to learn and grow so much as an individual within such a short timeframe, I consider myself blessed. On a larger perspective, I am doubly blessed that I made such good friends on this trip. I believe that my teammates would become an integral part of my life in SMU and beyond. |
| SIM XIN YI JUSTINA | This trip was enriching in the sense we planned everything that we wanted to do there and I am glad to be given such an opportunity to learn from PKH and CampusImpact. Not only that, I was able to experience the life there and reflect on things I often took for granted. I am excited for the up coming trips and how we might be able to assist CampusImpact to do something for the people in Aoral. |
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