Effects of Fast Food on Brain Function

By: Sarita Sok

Fast food has tremendous effects on our brain function.

According to Neuroscientist Amy Reichelt, fast food causes our brain to release a chemical substance called dopamine that makes us feel good while eating it and crave for more. Therefore, the more you eat the more you crave for it.

Gender Equality in Rights and Responsibilities in Society

By: Sarita Sok

Both men and women deserve the same right under the law. They have the same right to live. They can also get an education, go to work, get married, decide their future, and do everything they want as long as it’s legal. They can join every kind of social works, volunteer for charity or organization, and still receive the same credits and outcomes. 

Sangkran - Khmer New Year 2019

By: Sarita Sok

Here is a video of Khmer New Year celebration at Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) on Sunday, 31st March 2019 organized by a student club at PUC called Khmer Youth Goodwill Mission (KYGM), associated with other clubs.

The event is called "Sangkran Paññāsāstra". It is celebrated in the purpose of welcoming the upcoming new year, spreading widely about Khmer tradition, and strengthen relationship between students and other participants.

This event includes cultural and religious activities, popular dances and games, as well as an exhibition of food booths. 

Remembering 17 April 1975 in Cambodia

By: Sarita S.

When we talked about Khmer Rouge, it reminds people about the pain that Cambodians suffered, the death of millions of people, and the cruelty of Pol Pot and his people which they called “Angka”. This darkest period of Cambodia's history had left the most painful wound and the deepest scar on Cambodian’s hearts. Thanks to 7 January 1979, we finally left the dark and step into the light of peace. That is the reason why 7 January is always remembered by Cambodian people. 

Challenges Faced by Women in Obtaining Higher Education

By: Sarita Sok

In many societies, women face many challenges while trying to obtain higher education. 

Initially, women do not get higher education due to financial issue. In some family, their income is limited which only enough to support their living expense or only enough to support the higher education of the sons. 

Importance of Education in Promoting Gender Equality

By: Sarita Sok

Education is very important in promoting gender equality due to several reasons. 

First, education is the key to address gender-based inequalities that limit girls’ schooling opportunities. This will ensure that each individual has the same rights in getting education including rights to education, rights within education and rights through education. Everyone will get the same educational opportunities, experiences and outcomes and are treated equally despite their gender. 

Reflection on "The Nature of Interpersonal Communication"

By: Sarita Sok 

A qualitative definition of interpersonal communication includes any interaction between two people, usually face to face. In qualitative definition, interpersonal communication occurs when people treat one another as unique individuals, regardless of the context in which the interaction occurs or the number of people involved. The differences between these two types of communication are uniqueness, irreplaceability, interdependence, the amount of disclosure and intrinsic rewards.