Lauren AchenApr 27, 20194 min readKhmer New YearFor Khmer New Year, April 14-16, I was able to celebrate multiple times with my students, coworkers, and fellow volunteers. For the...
Lauren AchenMar 22, 20195 min readLife is so precious.It's been a couple months since I've given an update and I figured what better time than on my 7-month mark in Cambodia! In 109 days I'll...
Lauren AchenJan 8, 20193 min read2019 - new and good!Hello all and Happy New Year! It's been a little while since I last updated you on what's going on in my daily life, and a lot has been...
Lauren AchenDec 16, 20183 min readTemple TouringWhen I first arrived at my office in Kampong Chhnang (August), I was given the opportunity to join all of the Life With Dignity (LWD)...
Lauren AchenDec 3, 20182 min readBon Om ToukFor those of you that haven't seen the Water Festival pictures on my Facebook, I decided to write a short post to share some of the...
Lauren AchenNov 11, 20184 min readLife With DignityI've been in Cambodia for over 2 months now, and after training have started my volunteer work with the organization Life With Dignity...
Lauren AchenOct 24, 20183 min read2 months down, 8 to go!I've been in Cambodia for 2 months now and settled into my life here at the Life With Dignity (LWD) office. During my time here at LWD...
Lauren AchenOct 11, 20184 min readPchum Ben HolidayI've officially celebrated my first holiday in Cambodia, Pchum Ben Day! For those that don't know, Pchum Ben Day is a 15 day holiday...
Lauren AchenSep 21, 20182 min readOrientation.... Complete!Sunday September 16th was the completion of our orientation in Phnom Penh. The #Fambodia are all at their placements, and things are...
Lauren AchenSep 6, 20184 min readHalfway through orientation in Cambodia!Monday September 3rd marked the halfway mark for our orientation here in Cambodia. We arrived Thursday August 23rd a little before...
Lauren AchenAug 21, 20182 min readChicago Orientation!We've been in Chicago for orientation, and today was my last full day in the UNITED STATES! We've had the opportunity to have the Global...
Lauren AchenAug 6, 20181 min readParty time!!I would like to start off by saying I have the most AMAZING family, friends, and community members!! When I first made the commitment to...
Lauren AchenJul 24, 20182 min readSo much to do... So little time!Friends & family - Just one month to go and I will be in CAMBODIA!! Starting August 14th I'll be in Chicago for a week of Orientation...