The Cambodia Rural School Project
The George Mrus School
(October, 2001)
Thy Thear is a 12-year-old third grade student at the George Mrus School. He was ranked third among his 45 class mates last year. His father is a doctor and his mother is a housewife. He is the oldest of six brothers and sisters. Two of his sisters are also at the school.
In Their Own Words. . .
| On the new building: | “The new building has walls, a roof, and enough tables for all students to sit down. It is very convenient compared to the old school. I am happy to study here.”
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| On school subjects: | “I am good at Khmer. My second favorite subject is mathematics. I hate social studies because I cannot catch up.”
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| On his hobbies: | “I like to play football and go swimming.”
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| On his future: | “When I grow up I want to be a doctor like my father. As a doctor, I can help cure poor people who are sick. I want to continue to high school and then apply to the Faculty of Medicine.” |
