On March 20, 2026, Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) Social Science Division organized the IRGA Homecoming, an annual event that brings together alumni of the International Relations and Global Affairs program. The event also featured lecturers and some current students who are nearing the completion of their studies and are eager to gain firsthand insights as they prepare to enter the job market.
The event, held at the Le Méridien Hotel Bangkok, brought together approximately 80 former and current students, along with a dozen instructors, including a couple of former ones. Guests savored a buffet-style dinner featuring a diverse selection of Thai, Asian, and Western delicacies, while reminiscing about their past or recent study experiences.
In addition, a small team of alumni, students, and lecturers organized a variety of engaging activities to further emphasize the friendly atmosphere of the program. The first activity was a bingo game, where participants were tasked with roaming around and finding guests who matched a range of criteria. It was an excellent way to break the ice and get to know each other, despite the diverse group of cohorts present.
The second activity, a highly anticipated creation by a current student, was a custom version of the Da Vinci game adapted for the IRGA field of study. The game challenged guests to guess a program-related word or concept based on an image and a syllable count. Some of the guesses were quite creative, even incorporating the names and surnames of long-time instructors. The competition was intense, but a table of current students emerged as the winner, likely due to their current exposure and understanding of the covered topics. As a token of appreciation, the top performers were awarded gifts such as meaningful books and memorabilia from the lecturers.
The third activity was a mini-contest where lecturers shortlisted three candidates based on set categories: best dressed, most diplomatic, and most entertaining student. These shortlisted candidates were then invited to the stage to introduce themselves and answer a few questions related to their category. Hilarious moments ensued, and everyone was invited to vote for their favorite candidate in each category. Prizes were awarded to the contest winners.
The evening concluded with plenty of pictures and selfies, and a surprise performance from Ajarn Natanaree Posrithong—the event's main organizer—who amazed the audience with her voice (after a bit of friendly nagging).
Overall, it was a resounding success. It was also quite remarkable to witness students from over a decade ago mingling with younger ones, sharing and comparing their respective experiences with a touch of nostalgia. This was especially evident considering that several lecturers have been part of the division for many years, a testament to the enduring bonds within the program.
