{"id":4993,"date":"2013-01-10T14:25:55","date_gmt":"2013-01-10T07:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pepyempoweringyouth.org\/?p=4993"},"modified":"2013-01-10T14:25:55","modified_gmt":"2013-01-10T07:25:55","slug":"a-key-to-the-future-pepy-staff-host-talk-about-the-benefits-of-university-study-and-how-to-access-further-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pepyempoweringyouth.org\/a-key-to-the-future-pepy-staff-host-talk-about-the-benefits-of-university-study-and-how-to-access-further-education\/","title":{"rendered":"A key to the future: PEPY staff host talk about the benefits of university study and how to access further education"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Did you ever go to a higher education event at school? Who did you speak to about your future? Where did you find all the information you needed to make important decisions?
\nFor students in Kralanh, these are big questions. \u00a0It is questions like these which fuel PEPY\u2019s Dream Classes<\/a>.\u00a0 On Wednesday 9th<\/sup> January at Kralanh High School, two PEPY staff members, Chhoem Rithy and An Em, delivered a talk to over 50 students from Grade 9 and Grade 12 about the possibilities of university education.\u00a0 The talk formed part of PEPY\u2019s new curriculum for Dream Class, implemented at the start of the school year.
\nThe main aim of the talk was to inform students about the different options they have to consider when looking at further education.\u00a0 For Grade 9 students, the next step in their academic lives is to progress on to High School.\u00a0 The talk however looked further into the future at the benefits of university education, and how students can access scholarship programs offered by PEPY, other NGO\u2019s, and the government.\u00a0 Information was shared with students about PEPY\u2019s own scholarship program<\/a>\u00a0(which is currently in its first year), as well as useful websites to find out about government scholarships.\u00a0 Students were also encouraged to \u2018dream big\u2019 and given information about opportunities for studying abroad through scholarship schemes, as well as details about where to find more information for scholarships in Cambodia.\u00a0 As Chhoem Rithy said, \u201cthere are around 4900 scholarship opportunities in Cambodia \u2013 students need to know about these!\u201d
\nThe session allowed students not only to think more clearly about university studies, but also covered ways of choosing a subject.\u00a0 Part of the Dream Class curriculum is to help students understand what their talents are, and what they enjoy; only then can we explore how to develop these passions into careers.\u00a0 Chhoem Rithy gave an array of examples to help students understand. \u201cIf you like reading, you can be an interpreter, a teacher, even a songwriter! If you like science you can work in pharmaceuticals, if you like music and art, those are your talents, you can be an artist.\u201d\u00a0 The discussion went on to consider specific courses, from Finance to Khmer Literature.
\nAn Em discussed with students the benefits of studying at university.\u00a0 He shared with the Dream Class participants how completing a university degree prepares students for finding a job and puts them in a better position than those without formal qualifications.\u00a0 As well as highlighting the academic importance, An Em also spoke to students about the social benefits of further study. \u201cAt university we can meet new people and make new friends with people from different places.\u00a0 We gain more knowledge because we can share our knowledge with each other.\u201d\u00a0 He added, \u201cAnother benefit is [students] learn how to develop their country, and make change they want to see in the world.\u201d
\nIn 2012, five Grade 12 students received scholarships to continue in education.\u00a0 We hope that the information discussed in Wednesday\u2019s talk will give students the skills and confidence to apply for these opportunities and encourage them to develop their talents into qualifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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