I can no longer see myself living without making a difference for others and I can no longer ignore the hardship that others go through.

Even though it might sound cheesy, it is true—these past five years at UWCSEA have changed my life completely. I used to be someone whose first priority was education and having the best grades, but after my time here, I have realized that there are things that matter more, such as making a difference in the world.

UWCSEA gave me the best education and so many opportunities—local and College Service, Global Concerns and Activities. All of these elements together have impacted the way I look at the world, the way I perceive the meaning of life, which is not just to live for myself, but for others too. I have come so far, that I can no longer see myself living without making a difference for others and I can no longer ignore the hardship that others go through.

Working with Global Concerns such as Tabitha has been really impactful and it has been inspiring to meet and help so many kids in Cambodia. One of my most memorable UWCSEA experiences was volunteering with IfP in Thailand. All the kids that I talked to had different experiences and stories, and they all want to make a difference and shape their futures.

After graduation, I will attend Northwestern University (USA) and study Architecture and Civil Engineering. I am absolutely determined to give more young Cambodians access to transformational educational experiences, such as UWCSEA. But wherever I go, I will take the UWC values with me and I will continue making a difference.