King Island took about 5-6 hours to get there, but the view was worth it. While in the motor boat, I was able to take in the beautiful view. The photo to the right was one I have always set as my gmail theme, but never would I have imagined actually seeing it in front of my eyes. The Island did not have my residents, but their life seemed very simple. There were vendors just like in city selling food and merchandise. Most of the young children here were walking around or stayed close to their parents. I myself ate lots of fresh seafood with the family I was with. Overall, it was a grand site and nice place to visit.

It’s 3 pm on Tuesday June 2. Our Cathay Pacific flight departs in about 11 hours, early Wednesday morning. Just got a new haircut, short-short, for the Cambodian heat and humidity (see selfie). The rainy season has started, expect lots of rain and flash floods in Phnom Penh.

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Travel and study with Professor George Chigas to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where you will participate in an exciting program with UMass Lowell partner institution, The American University of Phnom Penh. This program includes two courses; The Directed Studies course must be taken concurrently with Special Topics in Southeast Asian Studies. Both courses will deal with the role of Cambodian youth in the future of Cambodia. (Over 65% of Cambodia’s population is under 30 years-old.) The Directed Study course will involve working with a Cambodian youth organization in a service learning format. Students who enroll in the program must attend two meetings prior to departing for Cambodia to be oriented to the program and its activities. After returning to the US, students must submit the final project within one week for a final grade in the course. 6 transfer credits, 50.493 and 53.400. Learn more.