Every drop will fill up the jar

SreyMey has always loved to go to school as her parents have supported and encouraged her in her studies.  Now that she is in the STEM school, she keenly felt the importance of knowledge to help her country progress. 
  
While she has enjoyed learning in her village school, she is excited to be exposed to new technology and teaching techniques in her new school.  She shared, “There is also a lot of competition course in e2stem school.  All the students must know how to help each other and work together.” ​

SreyMey has always wanted to be a teacher. In fact, becoming a teacher is both her dream and her mother’s dream.  After living in Phnom Penh for a few months, has her dream of becoming a teacher changed? She will continue with pursuing her dream and will, at the same time, find more dreams because she wants to have lots of experiences in life. She mused, “One thing is teacher’s job is very good because I can share my knowledge with students and everyone.” 
  
SreyMey feels that a child can have a successful life when he/she studies to have knowledge, becomes independent and confident.  She reasoned, “Being independent means we know how to solve our problems and manage our expenses. We can also look for a role model to get good advice and show a good way to be successful.” 
  
Who has inspired SreyMey the most?  She acknowledged gratefully, “My mom has inspired me the most!  No matter how poor we are, my mom has never thought of giving up my education!” She is thankful that her mom always encourages her and takes up all kinds of jobs to support her education without any complaint. 

Since living in Phnom Penh, she has found another role model.  She revealed, “When I live in Phnom Penh, all my dorm mates recommend me to watch DJ Nana video because she always gives good advice to teenagers. DJ Nana encourages people who are having family problems to stay positive in life.” ​​

In one of the videos, DJ Nana shared her sad family problems but she did not cry. SreyMey was inspired and touched by DJ Nana’s strength and resilience.  She wanted to be like DJ Nana.  In SreyMey’s words, “I want her to be my role model because we never know what failure we will face in future.  That’s why I want to be strong like her and never show my weakness to others.” 
  
Here’s SreyMey’s advice to all the girls in the village, “Even though we are girls, it does not mean we don’t have the ability to make decision.  As long as we do our best, like our wise elders have said ‘Every drop will fill up the jar’.” 
  
She humbly said, “I am not the greatest girl.  I am here today because PeopleStories gave me a chance.  I am really thankful to PeopleStories for always helping me.” ​

Her heartfelt shoutout to her village friends," There are a lot of chances waiting for you.  You can be better than me, it depends on you.  During this covid period, I wish everyone take care of your health so that you can be successful in future!” 
 
The other village children can be included in their village school and perhaps even be on the Road to STEM scholarship through your support.  Help to make inclusiveness happen for them! ​