
Two students from the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Macao, Ermickson Staline Martins de Brito, an MBA student from Cape Verde, and Cassandra Chanelle Tanquion Junsay, a first-year Psychology student from the province of Mindanao in the Philippines have been chosen to take part in a volunteer English teaching programme in Saint Paul Institute (SPI) Cambodia. The program is part of the outreach requirements for USJ students that have been awarded with the Macao Diocese Scholarship and will run from June 17 to July 20, 2024.
Upon the arrival to Phnom Penh, Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Academic Affairs of USJ Macao, Professor Álvaro Barbosa and the students had an audience with Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh Olivier Schmitthaeusler and the President of the Saint Paul Institute, Dr. Phon Sophal, at Phnom Penh Thmey Pastoral Center in Cambodia, marking the start of this foundational collaborative project that is expected to expand in years to come.
The selection of these students is part of USJ’s commitment to promoting community engagement and social responsibility among its scholarship recipients. As recipients of USJ’s admission scholarships, these students have directly benefited from the Macao Diocese and the University’s support and are now giving back by serving as volunteers. This volunteer program in Cambodia allows USJ students to share their English skills and make an impact on the lives of others. Likewise, it is especially crucial for students residing in Southeast Asia with limited opportunities to learn English. USJ students will work alongside SPI’s faculty, assisting in English lessons and participating in various educational activities during the 5-week programme.
Both USJ Macao and SPI serve on the ASEACCU Executive Board and are committed to fostering educational collaboration and social engagement amongst members of our community.
The original article has been edited for the ASEACCU newsletter.
Source: USJ