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Medical volunteer work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia treating children anyone can help

#Grew to be more relaxed and generous #Medical volunteer experience, interactions with locals #Moved by the kindness of the Cambodian people

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    The people I met in Cambodia were all kind and pure, which I liked. Especially during medical practice, even when I couldn''t perform perfectly, no one harshly pressured me; each person kindly explained things, which was impressive and moving. Also, I was impressed by how Cambodians don''t compare themselves to others and try to get along well with people.

    Phnom Penh medical volunteer work in Cambodia treating children that anyone can help

    Noh Jaeyun''s gapper review

     

     

    # Hello! I''m a student on leave who participated in medical volunteer work in Cambodia.

    Hello, I am a college student who completed the third year in the nursing program and am currently on a one-year leave of absence.

    While wondering how to make the most of my leave, I thought I wanted to do overseas volunteer work.While diligently searching for volunteer opportunities in many places, I came across various gap year reviews.Since my major is nursing, I wanted to participate in the "Phnom Penh, Cambodia medical volunteer program treating children that anyone can help" and apply the knowledge I gained in class.

     

    *We recommended a tailored gap year plan through consultation to Mr. Noh Jaeyun, a nursing student on leave who wanted to spend a different kind of time before returning to school :) If you want to know where and how to start making changes and receive a personalized plan, we strongly recommend a 1:1 consultation with a gap year specialist.We offer it!

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    # I wanted to have a relaxed and generous attitude.

    My goal through the gap year was to develop a relaxed and generous attitude in a country other than Korea.

    In fact, Cambodia has a culture different from Korea, so at first I had difficulty adjusting to the unfamiliar culture. But by accepting and adapting to their culture with a relaxed mindset, I gradually became able to have a more relaxed attitude.

     

     

    # I think I was able to grow nourished by purity and kindness.

    The people I met in Cambodia were all kind and pure, which I liked.Especially during medical practice, even when I couldn''t do things perfectly, no one harshly scolded me; each person kindly explained things, which was impressive and moving. Also, I was impressed by how Cambodians don''t compare themselves to others and try to get along well with people.

     

    Of course, not everything went smoothly. At first there were some inconveniences because English wasn''t widely used in the ward. The diagnoses and bed numbers were often written in Khmer and French, so it felt unfamiliar and was difficult at first, butAs I learned how to read Khmer numbers and used a French translator, I found ways to live in that culture one by one and achieved them, so it gradually became easier!

     

    The most memorable episode so far was when I performed the task of dressing a hospitalized patient''s wound!The dressing methods were each different, and there were parts in Cambodia that differed from what I had learned in Korea, so I was sometimes confused. A local nursing student who saw that I wasn''t doing the dressing well at first helped me. Later we exchanged contact information and made time to eat food and drink beer together at a local restaurant — that experience remains the most memorable. It was a fascinating and new experience :)

     

     

    # Cambodia medical volunteer work — here''s my daily routine!

    After arriving at the hospital, I worked from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and in the afternoon I could freely sightsee or hang out with friends. Also, by coordinating with local hospital staff I could do night shifts and even experience a 14-hour night shift (including sleep time).

     

     

    # My tips for preparing a Cambodia medical volunteer gap year!

    I prepared in order by following the emails sent by the gap year program. Occasionally, when I had time, I studied some basic Khmer conversation.

    If you are planning a gap year in Cambodia, sunscreen, a hat, mosquito repellent, and insecticide are essential. Also, studying a bit of Khmer will help, and it will be useful to review basic nursing skills in advance.

     

     

    # My Cambodia overseas medical volunteer gap year was!

     

    Experience ★★★★★

    : I had many really fun and romantic experiences both inside and outside the hospital.

     

    Learning ★★★★

    : I learned and saw things I wouldn’t have been able to in Korea. I got to do everything myself from start to finish, which made me study clinical skills more diligently.

     

    Environment ★★★★

    : The environment was different from Korea, so it sometimes took time to adapt!

     

    Safety ★★★★

    : It seems that as long as you are careful, there won’t be any problems.

     

    Leisure ★★★★★

    : If you have enough stamina, you can go anywhere on weekends.

     

     

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Why This Project

What makes this project special

#Knowledge & Skills#Wisdom & Capability#Career & Direction#International Medical Field#Medical Volunteering#Clinical Practice#Medical Student Clinical Training#Nursing Practicum#Saving Someone's Life#Global Career#Volunteering in Cambodia#Practical Work Experience#Change in Career Values#Creating Meaning in Life#Noble Work#Global Career Challenge#Major-related Volunteering#Understanding Age#Rediscovering Passion for Life

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