My trip to Cambodia was not at all what I expected it to be. Even before the trip, I was thinking twice about attending this trip as I barely knew anybody in the group. It was my first time meeting the senior FBI members. However, when we were put into groups for the pre-trip preparation, I clicked with the seniors instantly. Therefore, our trip started out well with all of us bonding well with one another.
Initially, I had no idea what to expect from this trip as I’ve never been to Cambodia and this is why I felt that this trip has successfully achieved its purpose for me. I did not lay any expectations and it turned out to be beyond my expectations. There were many things that I learnt from this trip.
The most significant and valuable thing I have learnt throughout this trip is that we should give without expecting returns. It does not have to be giving something material per se but it can apply to giving something in a form of knowledge, effort or love.
The children in Cambodia taught me this through their genuine generosity. On the last day of my visit to their school, I received many gifts from them. I was given simple gifts such as lip gloss, plastic rings and key chains. Even though it was really simple, I felt really touched by their love to get something for us despite knowing that they are so much more in need of things as compared to us.
However, what really struck me was my visit to the Riverkids orphanage. We did not spent a long time visiting the orphanage. Nevertheless, I managed to go into their small classroom to take pictures for my Global Citizenship project. I got the chance to interact with the very adorable and lovable children there. The children were about 4-6 years old and they were so generous with their smiles. I had a conversation with one of them, asked for his name and many more children started to come towards me. Before leaving, a little boy came up to me and gave me a marble. That really touched my heart.
From then on, I told myself that if a little orphan boy was willing to give me his marble, why not I give whatever I have to others too. He has definitely left a mark in my life; I would like to make my mark on others too.
Initially, I had no idea what to expect from this trip as I’ve never been to Cambodia and this is why I felt that this trip has successfully achieved its purpose for me. I did not lay any expectations and it turned out to be beyond my expectations. There were many things that I learnt from this trip.
The most significant and valuable thing I have learnt throughout this trip is that we should give without expecting returns. It does not have to be giving something material per se but it can apply to giving something in a form of knowledge, effort or love.
The children in Cambodia taught me this through their genuine generosity. On the last day of my visit to their school, I received many gifts from them. I was given simple gifts such as lip gloss, plastic rings and key chains. Even though it was really simple, I felt really touched by their love to get something for us despite knowing that they are so much more in need of things as compared to us.
However, what really struck me was my visit to the Riverkids orphanage. We did not spent a long time visiting the orphanage. Nevertheless, I managed to go into their small classroom to take pictures for my Global Citizenship project. I got the chance to interact with the very adorable and lovable children there. The children were about 4-6 years old and they were so generous with their smiles. I had a conversation with one of them, asked for his name and many more children started to come towards me. Before leaving, a little boy came up to me and gave me a marble. That really touched my heart.
From then on, I told myself that if a little orphan boy was willing to give me his marble, why not I give whatever I have to others too. He has definitely left a mark in my life; I would like to make my mark on others too.
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Offence is the best defence...................................................
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Birth is much but breeding is more. 加油！............................................................
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果然是好文章 受益良多 感謝分享￣ 3￣............................................................
真得很不錯的blog,加油哦............................................................
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