By Hannah Najar

Curious what daily life looks like for volunteers in Koh Ker? Check out Hannah’s daily routine from a week spent volunteering and checking in on PLF’s programs at Koh Ker Primary, Romchek Primary, and Srayang Dormitory. Great adventures always start with breakfast!

6:00am Breakfast with the roosters (so to speak) at the guesthouse

6:15am Hop on the back of field director Sothea’s moto and head out to school

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6:45-7:15 Morning routine: students sweeping classrooms, washing hands, eating breakfast, brushing teeth

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7:15-7:20 Flag ceremony

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7:20-8:20 1st Class: Math

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8:20-8:30 Break: Marbles

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8:30-9:30 2nd Class: Library

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9:30-9:40 Break: Pick-up sticks

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9:40-10:40 3rd class: Khmer

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11-12 Supplementary 4th Class: English

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12-1 Free time to take the scenic route with Sothea along the temple route, lunch at the guesthouse

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1-2 Level 1 English class with Sothea at Srayang Dormitory

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2-4 Free time to relax, nap, go to wifi restaurant to make lesson plans

4-5 Level 2 English class with Sothea at Srayang Dormitory

5-7 Free time to watch the sunset, dinner at the guesthouse

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7-8:30 Games/learning activities with Srayang students

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9pm Out like a light

A busy day but an even faster week!