Organizer: Center for Khmer Studies

Type/Location: Virtual

Description:

In this talk, former Junior Resident fellows, Sokleap and Raksa, will share their experiences as Cambodian Junior Resident Fellows at the Center for Khmer Studies. They will discuss their motivations for applying to the program, what they learned during the program, their expectations and concerns before joining the program,, the challenges they faced during the program, and especially their favorite memories from the program. They will also reflect on what they gained for themselves after completing the six-week program and provide tips and advice for those who are considering to apply to the Junior Resident Fellows Program in 2024. Their talk will provide insights into the program from a local perspective and highlight the benefits of participating in this unique opportunity for young Cambodian scholars.

Speakers:

Sokleap Leam is a graduate student from the Faculty of Archeology at the Royal University of Fine Arts. He was a member of the Junior Resident Fellows Program in the Summer of 2022. His research topic was “Architecture and the Legend of Yeay Poen Temple”.

Sokraksa Mean is a senior majoring in International Relations at Paragon International University. She joined the Junior Resident Fellows Program in the summer of 2023. Her research topic was “Cambodian Women’s Views on the Role of Housewives in the 21st Century.” She also has interests in gender equality, world history, and art.

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