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I could feel hundreds of eyes glued at me. I started talking but my voice sounded like a screech on the microphone. My eyes darted around the room. I found her. With proud eyes, my teacher gave me a wink and smile. My stage fright instantly dissipated and I heard my voice slicing through the…

Parenting has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Our children being stuck at home, not seeing their friends, classmates, and not being able to socialize are some of the effects brought by COVID-19. It is not easy and they need our support now more than ever. The continuity of their education…

Communication is an important aspect of human life whether you are a student or a working professional. In order to relay the message, one must communicate it properly. At times, misunderstanding happens due to communication barriers caused by the environment, people’s attitude, distraction or priorities, lack of trust, and culture and language barrier. Here are…

  When you travel by plane, airlines ask you this question. Are you traveling for business or pleasure? Traveling is no longer done only for leisure or business since a lot of research shows how it can be beneficial to our well-being. These are some of the benefits of traveling. 1. It improves your self-esteem.…

Nowadays, it is quite challenging to run a business because we live in a free-market economy, so we have to fight along with a lot of competitors to survive. Here are four ways to stand out from the crowd to help you deliver excellent customer service. Know Clearly about Your Product/Service Generally, customers will abandon…

In pandemic situations, it is important to note that children can perceive nervousness and anxiety which cause them to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Depending on their age, the response may vary. Some children may become over-attached while some may withdraw, angry, be agitated, and some may start wetting the bed. Here are some tips to…

The virtual class is becoming a new normal for many students around the globe due to the pandemic. It is quite challenging and takes time and effort to adapt to the new platform of learning. Students miss their face-to-face class and favor it more; however, it is better to be safe than sorry. Online learning…

“The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” – Aristotle  The definition of a modern computer is a device that computes data and provides standard output. It dynamically runs algorithms and arithmetic operations to provide fast and accurate results which are obvious and valid in mathematical terms.  Whereas, Quantum is a discrete…

Whenever we think of cycling, we also get to hear about the famous physicist Albert Einstein’s quote that says ”Life is like riding a bicycle to keep your balance you must keep moving.” Cycling became our favorite sport and a good childhood memory as well. Many people nowadays choose cycling as their exercise and a…

Have you ever played chess? Have you ever found a profound connection between you and the chess pieces as you find a strategy that can outsmart your opponent? More than a game of strategy, chess has more inclination as a cultural art form that has shaped the lives of our ancestors. Chess is an important…

Each individual on earth craves love; however, have you ever asked how much love you have for yourself? It is not about arrogance or unhealthy ego to convey the love to oneself, yet the secure and safe type of love that will lead one to serendipity in life. Based on scientist David Hamilton who studied…

Librarians are indispensable members of the professional community in promoting education in Cambodia.   The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has developed several school libraries to meet the learning and teaching needs of students and teachers. Amidst this effort the word “librarian” is taken lightly and is not so well known in Cambodia. Some…

In a poor Cambodian home, girls are less likely to get the chance to obtain educational support in the family. If there are few members to be sent to school, girls are the last choice. There are a number of reasons for this which includes cultural constraints and traditions, poverty, lack of parental or community…

Many of us have dreamed about having a toned and muscular body, however, some of us might not know where to begin. In today’s world, information regarding strength training is readily available with just a click of your mouse. However, there is so much information out there that anyone looking to start a strength training…

As our country is becoming more international, we meet people from other cultures in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.   There are many different aspects of a culture that affect the way we live and interact with others. Some of these cultural aspects are easy to detect, such as the way we speak, the food…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives and our economy not only in Cambodia but nearly everywhere around the globe. All public and private schools were announced to temporarily close in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Due to school closure, students and teachers have to be distant and classes were…

Many Cambodian students dream of studying in another country. Cambodian students dream of pursuing high-school or higher education abroad for quality education, language acquisition and the opportunity to learn new skills. Studying abroad not only sharpens your academic performance but also helps you to appreciate other cultures, overcome the challenges of living in another country…

Separation anxiety is a natural or common problem for any preschooler, especially during the first few weeks of school. Although starting preschool is a marvelous milestone, it often comes with lots of crying, uncertainty, and heel digging. “For children, the main source of anxiety around entering preschool is that they have absolutely no idea what…

The family plays a major role in shaping the character of a person. Imagine a household with a violent father, what do you think will happen?   Do you think it will create a cycle of violence?   In the 2020 report done by Cambodia Centre for Human Rights (CCHR), one out of five women…

Have you ever been to a place you do not even know exists but took the risk and tried it out? I was prepared and ready to fly. “Kuwait, here I come!” Do you know that feeling of imagining a place that you have already researched, told friends and family, yet, one call changes it…

Our learners in this brave new world are born with the tablet attached to their belly. It is unavoidable for them to let go of what they were born with and that is the boom of digital technology. Educators have long debated the benefits and disadvantages of technology in the classroom, but our millennials, and…

For the past twelve months we have witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world one continent at a time. Domestic and corporate lives gasp for normalcy as our homes, schools and businesses have been turned upside down…

Often in a classroom, you will observe different kinds of learners with different kinds of learning styles. Based on the book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner…

Every time there is an announcement of a community outbreak, everyone becomes anxious and overwhelmed. Some people even have a sudden physical reaction such as headache, sore throat, fever…