On 28 April 2022, the Global Relations Division, the Placement and Cooperative Education Division and MFU International Student Club co-organised “Exchange Maximization Expo and International Food Festival 2022” both online and onsite at M for U, M-square building.
There was a workshop on ‘Seamless Citizen of the World’ presented by Ms. Porntip Kanjananiyot, Special Advisor of SEAMEO Regional Center for Higher Education and Development. This session aimed to raise awareness, promote global citizenship, and encourage the development of 21st century skills among MFU students. In addition, three MFU alumni: Ms. Paticha Onyie (Thailand Pavilion Ambassador at World Expo 2020 Dubai), Mr. Kantaphat Utarachon (Animator at Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.), Ms. Tanairat Panyakong (Cabin Crew at Emirates Airline) were invited to be special speakers for an experience sharing on a topic of Cultivate Adaptability and Move Forward! Exploring “Situational Adaptability”, One of the 21st Century Skills moderated by Mr. Saruntanan Sopanik, lecturer of the School of Management.
Furthermore, there was the International Food Festival that brought together representatives from 8 countries including Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Finland, France, Germany, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to share their traditional dishes with friends.
In the opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nantana Gajaseni, Vice President of Mae Fah Luang University expressed that MFU has committed to be a driving force in human resource development of the region and beyond by producing globally competent graduates. Since the establishment in 1998, the University has put a high priority on the internationalised learning environment and later promote the concept of “Internatioanlisation at Home” through different activities such as student mobility. To groom MFU students to work harmoniously with people from different countries and be able to deal with new challenges, MFU has always encouraged students to study abroad to explore international experiences, gain knowledge, develop soft skills and exchange perspectives with friends in different cultural environments around the world as all soft and global skills they acquired during studying abroad are crucial impacts to their future for both personal and professional success.
Altogether, this Exchange Maximization Expo and International Food Festival 2022 successfully inspired MFU students to participate more in student exchange programmes and gave students, lecturers and staff members the motivation to become responsible global citizens and appreciate cultural diversity.
