Teaching English in Battambang

For 2 weeks, I volunteered as a teacher at a school in Battambang through IVHQ. My experience in Battambang was overall very positive! I met lots of passionate teachers and enthusiastic students, and always felt very supported by the local team. I had lots of fun with the teachers and students and was able to fully immerse myself in the Khmer culture!

Battambang is a beautiful place - there are lots of farms around and is not as built up as Siem Reap, but still has a good-sized town centre with lots of restaurants and markets. On weekends, I got the chance to explore some areas of Battambang (bat cave, bamboo train) with the teachers that I met and eat delicious local foods as well!

This overseas volunteering experience allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, as well as continue my growth as a preservice teacher. I can say with confidence that I returned home with priceless experiences, and that I would love to do this again in the future!