Prologue
I has been around 4 weeks since i signed up to be involved in the OCP(Overseas Community Project) This being a project with a different theme, i felt that it would be a great learning opportunity to benefit from. Around 2 weeks ago, during a team meeting, roles were assigned and due to my disclosure that i had been to Cambodia previously, i was unanimously voted team leader of the team. Unnerved i decided to give it a go anyway........
Day 1
Assembled at the Airport at 4:30 Am with almost everyone looking rather hagged thanks to the lack of sleep or none of it for the matter of some that were afraid of oversleeping. Check in went smoothly and we prepared to board the plane to fly off.
At the Airport
Arrived bright and early to warm weather in Cambodia, this being first trip for some i witnessed unexpected reactions of joy and sorrow. We headed to Town View 2 after meeting up with our partners namely the Girls Brigade. The hotel had decent facilities and i reminisced all the past trips i had made and felt a little homesick which was a new for me. Then again i started feeling that way before i had left so i guess it could be sure partially to the fact that i had to lead a group of people i was totally unfamiliar with.
The Hotel =)
After settling in for a while it was time to leave for lunch which we had at some small Halal joint and being the first meal, some were greatly distressed at certain sights but overall, it was a decent meal considering what else you can find in Cambodia.
Post lunch we went to Korean center for first round of Diabetes sessions. Honest to goodness not what we expected at all. We were under the impression that the participants would be more equipped and versatile with the language but we hit a language barrier mid way even with a translator. I guess when your topic consists of scientific jargon you are going to need someone adequately prepared. All was not lost however, one of the participants happened to be a doctor and so she took over the translations much to our amazement.
Note to self. If you ever do another Health Education session make sure the translator has the knowledge of terms
After the rather complex session with unexpected results we went on a super long bus ride for a village visit and tour. Leaned about various projects started by an organization called CHA and saw all the animals like someones favorite the cow and pigs of sort. I've seen them before so my fascination wasn't as great as some of the team members who have never seen these animals back in developed Singapore. Overall i rate it great exposure for the team. =)
Before heading back to the hotel we decided to drop by supermarket to pick up some necessities like water and i picked up some stuff for my mortal. By then we were feeling so exhausted from the long day that we only managed to have a quick debrief and run through of the next days activities. Course the day doesn't end there for some like me as we had to go night shift to prepare materials for our own session on Thursday.
Things i learnt today aside from the mentioned:
1. I really am more a follower than a leader.
2. As team leader i think i should have a more proactive role.
3. I should bond more with the team members
Post lunch we went to Korean center for first round of Diabetes sessions. Honest to goodness not what we expected at all. We were under the impression that the participants would be more equipped and versatile with the language but we hit a language barrier mid way even with a translator. I guess when your topic consists of scientific jargon you are going to need someone adequately prepared. All was not lost however, one of the participants happened to be a doctor and so she took over the translations much to our amazement.
Note to self. If you ever do another Health Education session make sure the translator has the knowledge of terms
Korean Center and Room sign.
After the rather complex session with unexpected results we went on a super long bus ride for a village visit and tour. Leaned about various projects started by an organization called CHA and saw all the animals like someones favorite the cow and pigs of sort. I've seen them before so my fascination wasn't as great as some of the team members who have never seen these animals back in developed Singapore. Overall i rate it great exposure for the team. =)
Before heading back to the hotel we decided to drop by supermarket to pick up some necessities like water and i picked up some stuff for my mortal. By then we were feeling so exhausted from the long day that we only managed to have a quick debrief and run through of the next days activities. Course the day doesn't end there for some like me as we had to go night shift to prepare materials for our own session on Thursday.
Things i learnt today aside from the mentioned:
1. I really am more a follower than a leader.
2. As team leader i think i should have a more proactive role.
3. I should bond more with the team members
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