An opportunity to meet and learn about some of my students from SMK Bukit Diman.
Author Archives: Backpack Matt
Burmese Days
During the final school vacation in September, three friends and I visited the country of Myanmar and found ourselves enamored with the culture, food and people.
WEC Video
A video I made for the Women’s Empowerment Camp that was held at Anguilla Resort in Marang, Malaysia.
Camp Season
A blog about the three camps I attended in August: Women’s Empowerment, Taman Negara National Park, and lacrosse camp in Sabah, Malaysia.
Family Over Everything
The experience of having my mother and younger sister visit me on the other side of the world.
Ramadan & Laos
Learning about the holy month of Ramadan, celebrating at its conclusion, and visiting Laos with some friends.
Vietnam in Photos
Vietnam in Photos: A collection of pictures taken over the course of twelve days in June 2015.
Midyear Poem
I wrote and performed this poem for the other 98 teachers during our midyear meeting in Melaka, Malaysia.
June Break: Cambodia & Vietnam
Celebrating the midpoint of the school year with a two week trip to Cambodia and Vietnam.
Cambodia in Photos
Cambodia in Photos: A collection of pictures taken during a short trip to Cambodia in June 2015.
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