What Major Should I Choose?

What major I choose does not matter but the matter is how I should choose one. I am not very different from most Cambodian students who are not quite sure what to study and work which I wish I knew or had this book to guide and inspire. For my experience, there are three points for choosing major and career. First is talent. If you are super good at something that normal people cannot do like singing or inventing something, you should absolutely pursue it but if you cannot find your talent, it is wise to keep finding and trying different things to discover your likeability. It is something that makes you happy when doing it despite being paid or not. So again, try many activities or events to explore yourself. Last is strength. It is about knowing yourself what you have learnt best at school or outside. Is it English, leadership, management skill or others? You should ask yourself and also ask people who are close to reflect your strength.

  

I have been to around 15 countries on scholarship and it results from my commitment on education in school and community so never give up on education even I am from a middle-income family because believe me, it will change your life, your family and community. I am so grateful that my mother would always support my education but your family is in a very critical financial situation, you still should never give up education because there are many scholarships and NGOs out there who are willing to help so keep fighting and finding your way out! 

My secret to succeed in my scholarship is be like a monkey! I joined any events or programs as much as possible and then I built up my network and be inspired by successful people. I have worked my ass off to achieve what they have done as well. Volunteerism has always been a part of my life. I have learnt so much from the book at school but nothing teaches me more than doing community work where I learn at best about the real world. Volunteerism doesn’t only help your community but also help you to succeed scholarship because the committee seeks for individual who cares and gives back to their country.

Last but not least, be monkey and give back to our community!