Liger Leadership Academy students are English Language Learners. They have been immersed in English for over five years but are still developing grammar and fluency. At Liger, we pride ourselves on prioritizing process over product. Please excuse any English errors as part of the learning continuum our students have taken over the years.
Hi! My name is Dalin Sao. I am 14 years old. I was born in Svay Reing province in Cambodia. I currently live and learn at Liger Leadership Academy, a scholarship-based educational institution for promising youth. My free time is often devoted to music; I love to sing and play guitar. I live to be musical! Additionally, I really enjoy writing and participating in different sports such as soccer, basketball, and swimming. At the age of 11, I joined a swimming competition called “Mekong River Swim” where I had to swim 800 meters.
I am passionate to make my voice heard. Ultimately, I believe that we are all much more alike than we are different. I believe that a person that has identified themselves a certain way is just like you, even though their problems look nothing like yours do. I was born and raised in a community where there was little acceptance for anything or anyone that seemed “different,” however I have goals to help open people’s minds.
My biggest dream in life is to be successful, and I define my success by my personal happiness.