Yallaz Express

This poem is composed after I return to this college from rural field practicum in 2021.   hope you will enjoy reading!                          A beacon of hope   Amidst the mountains high and grand, Lies a land of peace and serenity, But in its valleys deep and wide, The pain and suffering are plenty. I see the people of Bhutan, Living simple lives with contentment, Yet struggling to access basic needs, Denied by underdevelopment. As I step onto my social work course, My heart swells with determination, To help these kind souls rise and shine, To give them a voice and representation. I plan to work with communities, Listening and learning from their stories, Empowering them with skills and knowledge, To overcome their struggles and worries. I want to help create a world, Where every person has equal chance, To lead a life full of dignity, And live in peace and harmony dance. Though the journey is long and ...

From Student to Graduate:  Celebrating the Journey and Embracing the Future Today marks the end of a wonderful journey. It's hard to believe that the four years of my degree have flown by so quickly. I look back with fondness on the memories we've shared as a class of 34, and the hardships that we've overcome together. It's sad to say goodbye, but I'm excited for what the future holds. I'm confident that I'll do my best in whatever I choose to do next, and I wish the same for all my friends and classmates. We've all graduated from Samtse College of Education in Bhutan, and I'm proud to have earned my BA in Social Work. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. Thank you!