Kob Khun Ka (Thank You)

Kob Khun Ka (Thank You)

Global Service Scholar: Alexina Pilo Country: Thailand Looking back on this experience, a lot comes to mind. The past month has been one full of unique challenges, laughs with new friends, and the beauty of warmth and love from the people of Chiang Mai. Before...
The Lessons Learned in Thailand

The Lessons Learned in Thailand

Global Service Scholar: Asal Yunusova Country: Thailand This past month in Thailand has been a once in a lifetime experience filled with many lessons and takeaways. I was able to learn a lot through my interactions with others and through my weekend travels and...
What comes next after Thailand?

What comes next after Thailand?

Global Service Scholar: Irene Sin Country: Thailand It has been a week since I left Thailand and I miss the country. Although I did not feel useful all the time as a volunteer at the elephant camp, I miss being around my elephant, Tata. Waking up and seeing her,...

Caring for elephants in Mae Rim, Thailand

Global Service Scholar: Irene Sin Country: Thailand Tata eating From Monday through Friday, I live at the Maetaman Elephant Camp in Mae Rim, Thailand. A typical day starts at 5:30 a.m. for me. However, on Mondays, we do not arrive at the elephant camp until around 11...

Mai Pen Rai (No Worries)

Global Service Scholar: Alexina Pilo Country: Thailand Over the last three weeks, I have become accustomed to living my daily life on Thai time.  The concept of Thai time is one that at first was frustrating and very hard for me to embrace. In Thailand, there is a...