Siem Reap: An Educational Journey into International Development & Sustainability

Step into Cambodia's past and present. Explore the grandeur of the Royal Palace, the sacred Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum with its treasures of Khmer sculpture. After lunch at a social enterprise café, the afternoon turns to recent history with visits to the Documentation Center, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields. The day closes gently with a sunset cruise along the Mekong, offering space for reflection after the moving stories of resilience you've encountered. Experiencing Cambodia's history in such depth creates the foundation for understanding the forward-looking innovation you'll discover tomorrow.

Shift focus from the past to the future as you dive into Cambodia's vibrant entrepreneurial scene. Begin with a workshop at an innovation hub, meeting young changemakers driving social and environmental solutions. After lunch prepared by vocational students, visit an NGO campus where education transforms opportunities for disadvantaged youth. This day shows why the trip is a powerful learning experience: students not only study history but also witness how a new generation is shaping change through enterprise and creativity. It's an inspiring reminder of how local solutions can make a global impact, aligning perfectly with the aims of the Turing Scheme.

Leave the city behind for the green landscapes of Kirirom National Park, where you'll spend the morning in workshops and cultural exchange with students at the Kirirom Institute of Technology. Discussions on software engineering, tourism management, and design highlight the country's dedication to education for the future. After an energizing exchange of ideas and cultural games, continue on to Siem Reap. The shift from modern innovation to Cambodia's ancient heartland sets the stage for tomorrow's immersion in one of the world's greatest archaeological wonders.

A day steeped in wonder. Discover Angkor's iconic temples through a photo scavenger hunt at Bayon, marvel at Ta Prohm's tree-wrapped ruins, and experience the grandeur of Angkor Wat. Hike up Phnom Bakheng for panoramic sunset views before closing the evening at the Phare Circus, where storytelling, acrobatics, and music bring Cambodia's traditions to life in a modern way. Exploring Angkor is not just about ruins -it's about connecting history, creativity, and community, preparing you for tomorrow's deeper look at rural life and sustainable futures.

Journey into the heart of community life. At Kok Sangke village, discover local livelihoods through blacksmithing, palm weaving, rice wine production, and stories of resilience from landmine survivors. Participate in asset mapping and agricultural workshops that tie directly into the UN's sustainable development goals, before joining local students for blessings, games, and a lakeside BBQ dinner with traditional music and dance. Ending the day with shared reflections helps connect personal learning to the bigger picture, making it clear why these experiences build lasting intercultural understanding. With this sense of connection, the next day invites you to explore how creativity sustains cultural identity.

Continue your journey of discovery by stepping into Cambodia's artisan world. Visit a training centre where young people preserve heritage skills like silk weaving, stone carving, and lacquerware, then try your hand at a craft workshop. These hands-on encounters show how cultural creativity supports livelihoods while safeguarding traditions. As the evening opens free for exploration of Siem Reap's bustling night market, the transition feels natural - from community engagement yesterday to individual creative expression today, laying the ground for tomorrow's academic exchange

Engage in a day of collaboration with Cambodian students at a local university. Through lectures, workshops, and group activities, explore themes of sustainable tourism and responsible development. Later, visit a youth-led eco-tourism initiative to see how ideas translate into practice. Sharing perspectives and working alongside peers demonstrates the value of global partnerships, and shows how learning abroad extends beyond classrooms into real-world change. This academic exchange builds momentum toward tomorrow's mix of adventure and reflection.

Engage in a day of collaboration with Cambodian students at a local university. Through lectures, workshops, and group activities, explore themes of sustainable tourism and responsible development. Later, visit a youth-led eco-tourism initiative to see how ideas translate into practice. Sharing perspectives and working alongside peers demonstrates the value of global partnerships, and shows how learning abroad extends beyond classrooms into real-world change. This academic exchange builds momentum toward tomorrow's mix of adventure and reflection.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to the airport. The journey home is not just a return flight—it's the closing chapter of an immersive experience that blended history, innovation, creativity, and community. Students leave with broadened horizons, strengthened confidence, and the knowledge that what they've learned abroad connects directly to global citizenship and future opportunities.