Alexia with colleagues
Lunch time at school
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Building Bridges Beyond Borders (Malaysia), Volunteers' Stories 10 Nov 2016
Building Bridges Beyond Borders (Malaysia), Volunteers' Stories 10 Nov 2016
Alexia with colleagues
Lunch time at school
Building Bridges Beyond Borders (Malaysia)
9th July 2026
Emelia was one of our wonderful Bath University placement students who made a very particular contribution by running an ultra-marathon to raise money to help our kids! Last year, I spent six months volunteering as a teacher at [a Myanmar refugee school] in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I had the privilege of teaching over 30 children […]
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28th September 2025
Diana was awarded a special bursary through her university to work with the BBBB project in KL this summer.…………… Over summer 2025, I had the privilege of teaching and acting as a role model to refugee children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia through St Mary’s College, Durham University and the BBBB programme. This extraordinary experience allowed […]
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19th October 2024
I volunteered with BBBB, Fun with English Online, during my three years at Durham University. I worked with several classes and loved getting to know the children. I had never taught before but was well supported by the team at BBBB, including other volunteers who encouraged me and shared lots of great ideas to help […]
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14th October 2024
Taking the Leap: My Transformative Experience with the BBBB Programme When I first saw the BBBB programme advertised online, it ignited something within me. I began exploring other placements that were closer to home in England—ones that seemed less daunting. Honestly, I was scared and unsure if I could do it, but I couldn’t stop […]
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19th July 2024
I found myself lost during my placement year at the University of Bath. Originally, I took a year-long placement opportunity in London, but I really did not find what I was doing fulfilling or enjoyable. I ended up leaving only after three months. Pondering what to do next, I knew I wanted to do something […]
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13th April 2024
After completing my psychology degree at the University of Edinburgh, I found myself at a crossroads. I craved adventure and new experiences, but I also wanted to make a meaningful impact. That’s when I stumbled upon Just Volunteers and their BBBB program. The prospect of traveling while contributing positively to others’ lives resonated deeply with […]
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6th August 2023
I arrived in Kuala Lumpur just before the beginning of Chinese New Year. This meant two things: The first, I was introduced to the beautiful and whole-hearted celebrations of Malaysia. Malls were full of dramatic displays, glowing red lanterns adorned the streets, and fireworks lit the sky each evening. One of the schools I taught […]
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14th December 2022
Rachel sets off for a brief last trip in Southeast Asia before returning to the UK after 6 months as a Bath University Placement Student at the BBBB project. My name is Rachel and I study International Development with Economics at the University of Bath. I chose to do my placement in Malaysia as it […]
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