The feelings about our experience during the trip are hard to describe. I even have trouble trying to tell my friends about the trip. All I could say was "it was great/meaningful/fun". During the trip, I had mixed feelings. Until you experience it yourself, then can you understand those feelings. But, I’ll try to write it out here.
Well, during some of the lessons where we had to teach them English, i wanted to quit and rest. But really it was the students' eagerness to learn that kept me going. As mere students ourselves, i felt unfit to teach the kids there. When every lesson ends, I will think to myself whether it was good enough but at the same time happy to be able to provide some help to them. During the activities we did, I felt a need to give my best. Like when playing outdoor games with the kids, I couldn’t just sit there and look at the sky. I felt as though the kids carried high hopes on me, every time I daze off, they'd be disappointed. My feelings were mostly dependent on the kids, "They happy, I happy".
I learned how to say many Khmer sentences during the trip. I learned how to communicate with them and at the same be mindful of their feelings. After the trip, I have definitely learned to appreciate the things I have in Singapore. Like: a family, a house, homework given, sufficient food and even proper flushing system. I would love to go for another trip like this if given the chance.
To end off, I would like to thank our 5 teachers who supported and encouraged us.
Peace out,
Harriet :)
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