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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hello! We are a team of volunteers for the University of Leeds. This summer we'll be embarking on a project in Tonle Bati, Cambodia, spending two months in rural Cambodia, volunteering at the Seametrey Bilingual and Residential School, the first of its kind in Cambodia. The trip is the first international volunteering project the University has carried out. We'll be using this blog to follow the trials and tribulations of the coming months, and to give you a taste of our Cambodian experience. If you want to volunteer with the University, visit the new volunteering hub at http://volunteering.leeds.ac.uk, We'd also like to thank all of our supporters; we'd encourage you to take a moment to give them a look by clicking on their logos to the right of this page. Thank you to Santander Universities, TD Travel Group, the University of Leeds and Leeds for Life, who has all offered valuable financial and professional support to this fantastic project. The views expressed in this blog post are not necessarily that of the University of Leeds or the project's supporters, they are the views of the Leeds-Cambodia team.

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Volunteer Profile: Lucy Anderson



Name: Lucy Anderson
Degree Programme: Psychology
Year of Study: First Year
Hometown: Chobham

1. So, what made you apply for the Cambodia trip?

I was looking through the Leeds for Life website when I came across the opportunity. The project really appealed to me as I had missed out on doing a gap year and going traveling which I had always wanted to do. I saw it as a chance to travel and experience a new culture while also helping the community and giving something back.

2. Have you ever done anything like this before?

No, I have never been to this part of the world or been this far away from home before, but it just adds to the excitement.

3. What's the one thing you’re looking forward to the most?

The chance to help and make a difference; I love watching children grow and learn and to be a part of improving education in Cambodia is a privilege.

4. Is there anything you're worried about? Anything you're dreading?
 
I have never done the whole backpacking experience and I am a bit worried about the sleeping arrangements. I love my bed so I think I will struggle at first to get used to sleeping in the heat and around the mosquitos. At the same time I’m sure it will be a humbling experience and it will make me appreciate what I have at home!

5. What will you and your team do on a day-to-day basis?

I am in the Arts and Music Hub so we will be responsible for the creative side of the children’s education. I hope we can really get stuck in and get the children involved in a range of activities from painting, drawing, singing and dancing. We also plan to get the children to work on costumes and songs and then to put on a carnival at the end of our trip. It will be something to work towards and a good way to wrap up our time there.

6. Tell us a fun fact about yourself

I have Grade 7 in singing and I’ve been Sandy in Grease twice.

7. What's the one thing about the UK you'll miss the most whilst you're out there?

My family and friends, I went to boarding school so I hope being home sick won’t be too much of a problem, but at the same time I know that it’s inevitable that there will be times when I will miss everyone at home a lot. But you know what they say; distance makes the heart grow fonder!




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