Volunteering taught Andy skills that could Never be Learnt at University
Andy, who took part in many volunteering activities in Wales and abroad. This volunteering journey helped him start a career in humanitarian work abroad. Andy was an active volunteer with UNA Exchange in early 2000s. He took part in many volunteering activities in Wales and abroad, including a Long Term European Voluntary Service in Iceland. “When […]
Stop Searching for Passion
Passion is a feeling, an instinct. If you have to search for a passion, chances are it is not a passion at all.
The Hidden Meaning of Losing Someone
It all happened very quickly. It was 7am, in a cold morning at Prague, when I received a phone call from home. The tone was tense, and it didn’t help that the line was unstable. Even though the conversation took place for 2 minutes, I could only remember vividly that one line : “Your dad has collapsed. He’s passed away”.
Jom Pergi Sri Lanka: Your Adventure Awaits
Reflecting back on what I did in that 6 weeks – it was a journey of self-discovery and it was completely worth it.
20-year-old Girl Volunteers in Thailand
It can not only be a memorable and life-affirming experience, but a life-changing experience as well.
Challenge Accepted in Indonesia
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” John Kabat-Zin I must admit that I used to hate challenges especially those will astound you out from nowhere. I used to not buy the idea of “challenges are good for you” or “it makes you step out of your comfort zone, there’s where […]
Travelling Alone to India and Back
“Travel Alone” recalls me the time when I travelled alone from Kedah to KL after STPM last paper. That was the fantastic time for me because I finally put down my burden and travelling to a place where nobody knows me which I can re-brand myself in a new environment. I was enjoying travelling in […]
What Keeps Us Moving
I remember when I was a young kid, I switched my career ambitions at quite an absurd rate. My dream to be a scientist was replaced by the sensational feeling to become an astronaut, followed by the urge to be a doctor (although I ditched that after I realized I was afraid of blood). And […]
It’s Big, Hairy and Audacious – And It’s A Goal!
I stumbled across the term BHAG, or Big Hairy Audacious Goal by chance. And eventually, I created mine. And you can too!
Jom Pergi Sri Lanka: 5 Things Every Traveler Needs To Know
By Jessie Yong As I stumbled out of my room on Saturday morning, mustering all the effort and energy I had in order to wake myself up for my interview with a dear friend who had went on an AIESEC exchange to Sri Lanka this January (I’m definitely not a morning person), I reached for the […]
