Community-engaged learning (CEL) is a vital component of undergraduate education, as it helps connect classroom learning with real-world applications. In particular, international CEL experiences offer students unique opportunities to broaden their perspectives by immersing themselves in a different culture to address global challenges. Titled Bulldog Experience, Mississippi State University (MSU) has selected experiential learning as the focus of its second Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), formally implemented in Fall 2024. The QEP aims to engage all undergraduate students in meaningful experiential learning opportunities through curricular and co-curricular activities. An international CEL program in Cambodia was developed for MSU students in alignment with this initiative. Here, we highlight student perceptions (n= 21) of the Cambodian experience. Through participation in community health initiatives and needs assessments, cultural exchange and experiences, and hands-on projects, students reported a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of global health and socio-cultural issues. Daily reflective journals, open and close ended surveys showed students' appreciation of the resilience and resourcefulness of local communities, strengthening their sense of empathy and cultural humility. Engaging directly with Cambodian communities allowed students to contextualize their academic knowledge meaningfully, highlighting the importance of adaptability and collaborative problem-solving in diverse environments, particularly in non-English speaking cultural contexts. These experiences also challenged their preconceptions, encouraging critical reflection on their roles as global citizens.