Volunteers answer call to give

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Yang Yi, a teacher at a Beijing university youth league committee, said the overseas voluntary service is a valuable experience for university students.

"Most of the university students are not even familiar with China's rural areas," he said. "The overseas voluntary service will help them to broaden their vision and enrich their experiences."

However, Yang also said safety issues need to be paid attention to when students go overseas.

"We will normally advise students to consider factors, such as living conditions and organization qualifications before they go abroad," Yang said.

Zhao came back to school in early September and resumed his studies.

"I can feel my heart become stronger and broader after coming back from Cambodia," he said.

"I hope to seek more opportunities when I am still young and have adventures in more different countries."