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It was a special experience that I could never have in Korea. I had such an exciting, fun, and rewarding month, My confidence and self-esteem increased a lot. I gained a lot of fulfillment and joy from the volunteering itself. Don''t be afraid—whatever it is, don''t hesitate and just challenge yourself. Whether it''s volunteering or traveling.
<Cambodia Phnom Penh medical volunteer project treating children that anyone can participate in> Review by gap year participant Park Suji
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#It wasn''t a common experience, and I was drawn to the idea of doing medical volunteer work abroad.
Hello. I''m Suji Park, a fourth-year nursing student. As I was busy juggling clinicals and assignments before graduation, I happened to see a video about medical volunteering in Cambodia on Instagram. I needed volunteer hours, so I looked into gap year programs, and as I searched I felt I really wanted to go.It wasn''t a volunteer opportunity you can easily try, and the fact that it was medical volunteering abroad was a big perk.Because the plan came together suddenly, the cost was a burden and I honestly wasn''t confident, but my parents told me to go whenever there''s an opportunity and offered to support me, so I decided to participate.
*Suji Park, who dreams of becoming a healthcare professional, needed volunteer hours for graduation and time to step away from a busy routine to reflect on herself. If you''re dreaming of a new start but find it hard to begin alone, we highly recommend one-on-one consulting with a gap year specialist!
Gap year 1:1 consulting — a sure way to change your life.
#I was able to gain a lot of fulfillment and joy from volunteering itself.
To be honest, at first I vaguely took on the volunteering just to fill my time, without any big goal to change myself. But I think it was actually fortunate that I had no set goals.Because I had no goals, I was able to appreciate the small fulfillments and joys of volunteering itself, and I think it helped increase my passion for volunteering.If I had set a goal, I might have been so focused on chasing it that I wouldn''t have looked around.
#I felt moved and learned something in every moment of caring for patients.
Everything I experienced at the hospital was great, and it broadened my perspective a lot.My image of Cambodia changed a lot, and I realized over and over that perspectives can vary greatly depending on how you think when you encounter unexpected things.
Once after work, a nurse contacted me. A Korean had been brought in and couldn''t communicate, so she asked me to help, and I went back to the hospital. The person had no belongings and spoke haltingly; they asked us to contact the embassy for help, so we talked for two or three hours and used the information we gathered to connect them with the embassy. I felt so proud to be able to help a Korean in a foreign country. I felt moved and learned from every moment of caring for patients. I also realized firsthand that Cambodian medical practice is very different from Korea''s, but that they have their own protocols.
#I was so glad to meet people I wouldn''t have met if it weren''t for the gap year.
At first I was worried because I was alone, but the friends who had arrived earlier...I became close with the friends in a very short time, and we became so attached that we stayed in touch even after returning home.Because I stayed with friends for two weeks, I was able to adapt quickly. I also ate with and became close to the French friends who were already there, and I spent the remaining two weeks with two other Korean friends who joined later.
#I gained a lot of confidence and felt that the world is truly vast.
Before participating, I spent a monotonous routine repeating school, home, part-time job, and clinicals. ButBy participating in the project, I had an exciting, fun, happy, and rewarding month.Above all, I''m overflowing with confidence and my self-esteem has risen a lot. I''m approaching my current clinicals with confidence, and my parents are very proud of me.
#Cambodia medical volunteer activity — here''s my daily routine!
In the morning I wake up and go to the hospital by 8 a.m. I volunteer until before lunchtime; you can go home, eat and come back to volunteer in the afternoon. During hospital working hours, you can do blood draws, BST, suction, ABGA, IV, IM, and other procedures that you absolutely couldn''t try as a student in Korea, and they teach you very well and let you practice a lot.Usually after returning home I traveled around or visited nearby markets and malls. I also traveled on weekends.
#My tips for preparing a Cambodia medical volunteer gap year!
I would advise you not to pack too much. You don''t need many clothes. I actually brought a lot of clothes so I wore different outfits every day and took pretty photos, but it made my return difficult. You only need a few outfits for weekend trips. Also, returning home is easier than departing. Be sure to visit Angkor Wat.Just don''t be afraid—don''t hesitate—challenge yourself at whatever you do, whether it''s volunteering or traveling.
#My Cambodia overseas medical volunteer gap year was!
Experience ★★★★★
: Where in Korea could you have this kind of experience? Going abroad and doing something there is an experience in itself.
Learning★★★★★
: As a nursing student you can try and learn things you would never be able to attempt in Korea.
Environment ★★★★
: It was inevitably hot, but thanks to the volunteer housing and the caretakers I was able to stay comfortably and keep things clean.
Safety ★★★★
: The accommodation was safe—you could lock the door at night—and there really wasn''t anything dangerous.
Leisure ★★★★★
: There was plenty of free time. Afternoon volunteering was optional, and after returning home you were free to go out or rest at the accommodation.It was especially great to travel on weekends.
Curious to learn more about the Cambodian medical volunteer project that Suji Park participated in?!
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It was a special experience that I could never have in Korea. I had such an exciting, fun, and rewarding month, My confidence and self-esteem increased a lot. I gained a lot of fulfillment and joy from the volunteering itself. Don''t be afraid—whatever it is, don''t hesitate and just challenge yourself. Whether it''s volunteering or traveling.
<Cambodia Phnom Penh medical volunteer project treating children that anyone can participate in> Review by gap year participant Park Suji
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#It wasn''t a common experience, and I was drawn to the idea of doing medical volunteer work abroad.
Hello. I''m Suji Park, a fourth-year nursing student. As I was busy juggling clinicals and assignments before graduation, I happened to see a video about medical volunteering in Cambodia on Instagram. I needed volunteer hours, so I looked into gap year programs, and as I searched I felt I really wanted to go.It wasn''t a volunteer opportunity you can easily try, and the fact that it was medical volunteering abroad was a big perk.Because the plan came together suddenly, the cost was a burden and I honestly wasn''t confident, but my parents told me to go whenever there''s an opportunity and offered to support me, so I decided to participate.
*Suji Park, who dreams of becoming a healthcare professional, needed volunteer hours for graduation and time to step away from a busy routine to reflect on herself. If you''re dreaming of a new start but find it hard to begin alone, we highly recommend one-on-one consulting with a gap year specialist!
Gap year 1:1 consulting — a sure way to change your life.
#I was able to gain a lot of fulfillment and joy from volunteering itself.
To be honest, at first I vaguely took on the volunteering just to fill my time, without any big goal to change myself. But I think it was actually fortunate that I had no set goals.Because I had no goals, I was able to appreciate the small fulfillments and joys of volunteering itself, and I think it helped increase my passion for volunteering.If I had set a goal, I might have been so focused on chasing it that I wouldn''t have looked around.
#I felt moved and learned something in every moment of caring for patients.
Everything I experienced at the hospital was great, and it broadened my perspective a lot.My image of Cambodia changed a lot, and I realized over and over that perspectives can vary greatly depending on how you think when you encounter unexpected things.
Once after work, a nurse contacted me. A Korean had been brought in and couldn''t communicate, so she asked me to help, and I went back to the hospital. The person had no belongings and spoke haltingly; they asked us to contact the embassy for help, so we talked for two or three hours and used the information we gathered to connect them with the embassy. I felt so proud to be able to help a Korean in a foreign country. I felt moved and learned from every moment of caring for patients. I also realized firsthand that Cambodian medical practice is very different from Korea''s, but that they have their own protocols.
#I was so glad to meet people I wouldn''t have met if it weren''t for the gap year.
At first I was worried because I was alone, but the friends who had arrived earlier...I became close with the friends in a very short time, and we became so attached that we stayed in touch even after returning home.Because I stayed with friends for two weeks, I was able to adapt quickly. I also ate with and became close to the French friends who were already there, and I spent the remaining two weeks with two other Korean friends who joined later.
#I gained a lot of confidence and felt that the world is truly vast.
Before participating, I spent a monotonous routine repeating school, home, part-time job, and clinicals. ButBy participating in the project, I had an exciting, fun, happy, and rewarding month.Above all, I''m overflowing with confidence and my self-esteem has risen a lot. I''m approaching my current clinicals with confidence, and my parents are very proud of me.
#Cambodia medical volunteer activity — here''s my daily routine!
In the morning I wake up and go to the hospital by 8 a.m. I volunteer until before lunchtime; you can go home, eat and come back to volunteer in the afternoon. During hospital working hours, you can do blood draws, BST, suction, ABGA, IV, IM, and other procedures that you absolutely couldn''t try as a student in Korea, and they teach you very well and let you practice a lot.Usually after returning home I traveled around or visited nearby markets and malls. I also traveled on weekends.
#My tips for preparing a Cambodia medical volunteer gap year!
I would advise you not to pack too much. You don''t need many clothes. I actually brought a lot of clothes so I wore different outfits every day and took pretty photos, but it made my return difficult. You only need a few outfits for weekend trips. Also, returning home is easier than departing. Be sure to visit Angkor Wat.Just don''t be afraid—don''t hesitate—challenge yourself at whatever you do, whether it''s volunteering or traveling.
#My Cambodia overseas medical volunteer gap year was!
Experience ★★★★★
: Where in Korea could you have this kind of experience? Going abroad and doing something there is an experience in itself.
Learning★★★★★
: As a nursing student you can try and learn things you would never be able to attempt in Korea.
Environment ★★★★
: It was inevitably hot, but thanks to the volunteer housing and the caretakers I was able to stay comfortably and keep things clean.
Safety ★★★★
: The accommodation was safe—you could lock the door at night—and there really wasn''t anything dangerous.
Leisure ★★★★★
: There was plenty of free time. Afternoon volunteering was optional, and after returning home you were free to go out or rest at the accommodation.It was especially great to travel on weekends.
Curious to learn more about the Cambodian medical volunteer project that Suji Park participated in?!
Please click the banner below!
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