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Originally, I intended to create this website to keep in touch with my students and colleagues, but I asked myself how else could I provide value to whoever visits this site. I’ve always liked studying. So, it’ll be the recurring theme of this site. Tips and advices on studying effectively, getting scholarships, international studies, learning English and more.
I am a great believer in education, it enriches the mind and empowers us. Acquired knowledge also enables us to become better human beings. For me, Education is the great equalizer.
It matters not if you are from a rich or poor family, an ordinary citizen or of royal lineage, or born of illiterate parents or from the farthest, most remote places. Education makes a great difference, no matter where you are from or who you are.
I’m sure most of you are aware of Cambodia’s tumultuous history. I was born to immigrant Chinese parents during the 1970’s and the most vivid memories I have are of suffering and having nothing. I was almost a teenager when I began school, yet the that didn’t deter me. The bits and tidbits of learning I picked up just drove me to learn more. Young people today might find studying superfluos but at that time, learning was more valuable to me than any other material things.
When I entered middle-school, I realized the importance of learning the English language. I did odd jobs to pay for English lessons and this has paid off in more ways than one. When I was accepted at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, I chose chemistry as my field, mainly because I was fascinated with the subject. On my final year I took pedagogy courses. I was lucky enough to be appointed as a Chemistry lecturer in the same university.
A few years thereafter, I was awarded a full-scholarship for my Masters Degree in Ateneo de Manila University and in 2002 I finally completed my Master’s Degree of Science major in Chemistry. I came home and resumed my teaching position in RUPP, a year after I was again given full-scholarship for a Doctorate Degree in De La Salle University, Manila. And in 2008, at last I had a Ph.D. of Science Education major in Chemistry.Since then, I have continued teaching in several universities and also working as an Educational Advisor for Educational Advising Center in Cambodia.
From somebody who had nothing, I find myself now in a position where I’d be able to share knowledge and yes, it may sound cliche, but in small ways be of help in rebuilding our country. I am happy to see changes and the educational system here in Cambodia has improved in leaps and bounds but there is still a lot to do. Education may be expensive, and to those who struggle with daily lives it may be easier to give up, but there’s always help for those who are willing to help themeselves.
The two best advices I could offer to my students: Have a goal, work on it, diligently and consistently. And, never stop learning, even if you are not in school, read, develop an expertise on things that interest you. Young people are now given more opportunities to explore and I wish to prod them to grab those opportunities. After all, the younger generation are the holders of our future.
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