On May 15 twenty students and two staff members became the first participants in the innovative Mahasarakham University OE (Overseas Experience) Program.
Many students and staff are keen to travel overseas to study although a stumbling block for many has been the ‘fear of the unknown’ in travelling abroad to study.
Having recognised this factor as a major drawback in attracting students and staff to commit to a full term of study abroad, Mahasasarakham University in collaboration with UTM (University of Technology) Malaysia has devised the short OE Program.The OE program is designed so students and staff can travel to UTM Malaysia for a two week period to gain exposure to Malaysian culture, language as well as participating in various classes and activities organised on and around the UTM campus.
The benefits of the OE Program are many. MSU participants will return with first-hand knowledge of overseas institutions which they can pass on to their peers, hopefully removing or allaying the ‘fear factor’ of overseas study. Secondly, the OE participants act as cultural ambassadors for MSU, hopefully creating an atmosphere whereby UTM students and staff gain more knowledge and confidence in the opportunities of student exchange on offer at MSU.
Even though the OE Program does not carry any academic credits, the personal experience gained by the participants and the passing on of this experience is invaluable for the internationalisation of Mahasarakham University.
Mahasarakham University welcomes enquiries from any other tertiary institutions who would like to participate in the innovative OE Program. ...more pics
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