Below you will find our scholar blog posts – they cover a variety of topics, from arriving in the U.S. to interning with a stellar company to post-graduation dreams.
 | I never thought spending summer break at school could be this beneficial, fun and productive. During the first two weeks of my summer break, I worked as a student farmer at Lafayette College’s LaFarm. I enjoyed the lovely early morning drive to the farm and starting the day by watering plants and removing weeds. My job involved laying compost on the soil, planting, mulching and watering. |
| I learned other planting techniques including using hoops and net, coating the plants with clay to prevent pests and laying black plastic bags to retain the moisture and heat in the soil for planting tomatoes. A farmer’s job is not simple; it demands a lot of physical effort, skill and persistence. However, I found it very relaxing and fun. It’s also educational. I learned how to use many tools such as wheel hoes, hand hoes and, my favorite tools, twine string and blue pipe for bean planting. |  |
 | Having been with SHE-CAN for over three years, I’m incredibly grateful to the SHE-CAN staff, my mentors and my SHE-CAN sisters who are always by my side under every circumstance. The SHE-CAN sisterhood is like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and thanks to the other scholars in the program I’ve created friendships that will last a lifetime. Although we are not biological sisters, our passions and ambitions to be future leaders allow us to form strong bonds. I admire and appreciate every moment we share together. |
 Selfies with Sreileak Hour at R2.0 rehearsal |  Exploring D.C. with Guech Sok |
 | The SHE-CAN staff chatted with scholar Sreytom Tim, sophomore at the University of Minnesota, about the Cambodian Student Association of Minnesota’s 2018 Khmer New Year event she organized on campus. The free event took place on April 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Paul Student Center in the North Star Ballroom at U of M’s St. Paul campus. Sreytom’s been on the CSAM Board for two years. Last year, she was the Internal Public Relations Officer. She's currently an Event Coordinator. |
 | In May 2017, I returned to Rwanda for the summer because I had an internship with The Rwanda Standards Board in food safety and quality assurance. Before I left the U.S., I knew I wanted to give back by being involved in a community activity but I had no idea how I'd achieve that personal goal.So when I arrived in Rwanda, I met a friend who introduced me to five kids who are being raised by their 20-year-old sister who doesn't have a job. |
 | This year, I decided to spend my spring break on campus instead of visiting friends. I wanted to use the week-long break to challenge myself. I took it upon myself to face my fears and participate in activities I’ve never done before.Learning how to cook:Generally, I’m not a good cook, and my friends couldn’t agree with me more. However, since the campus eateries were closed and there aren’t many restaurants around Muhlenberg I decided to learn how to cook. |