Sustei (Khmer for hello)! My name is Gheg Kelly Chhuor, but everyone knows me as Kelly. I am super stoked for our trip to Dublin, and I cannot wait to experience the clean, fresh, and crisp air of Ireland. 

I am a public relations major, with a minor in content creation. Klein was not my first choice, as I started my Temple journey in the Fox School. The journey that led me to major in PR is something I will always cherish. 

As I prepare for my last year at Temple, I find myself reflecting on two thoughts: How do I get out of my comfort zone, and in what ways will I accomplish this? Soon enough, I heard about the Fair Play program through Klein GO, and knew that I had to jump on this opportunity of studying abroad. 

Truth be told, I was disappointed in hearing about the DC33’s sanitation strike that occurred over the summer. It made me realize how much of an impact that waste makes to our quality of life and health, which made me understand why environmental efforts from everyone and every entity is imperative to a prosperous life. 

This will be my first time studying abroad, as well as my first time traveling to Europe. Before going to Dublin, I spent my summer in Cambodia. There, I had the opportunity to volunteer in charity work surrounding sustainable agriculture, as well as see firsthand the development of the new airport in Cambodia which will be opening next month. 

In Dublin, I hope to connect with my classmates, and navigate through this new unlocked country alongside my peers. I wish to gain new found knowledge in living more sustainably, forge new connections, and experience the rich and lavish culture of Ireland. Architecture is also something I am interested in, and I am stoked to see the plethora of historical buildings, hear its story, and keep them in my heart. 

• Kelly Chhuor