by Asst. Prof. Dale Konstanz On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 the Spectrum Screening Space at MUIC was the venue for a special film screening of “The Cave,” a gripping Thai action-drama directed by Tom Waller. The event, sponsored by the Embassy of …

World travel in modern times inevitably involves taking airplane flights to cross continents and oceans. However, one alumnus of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) begs to differ.    Mr. Theerat “Touch” Wattanakijrungroj, who graduated with a degree in Communication Design in 2016, …

The Yoguruto brand of yogurt drinks is a standout from the usual fare of iced coffee and iced milk tea concoctions in the market today. Ms. Aurkarn “Elf” Sumrualhan, Co-founder and Managing Director of Yoku Group Co., Ltd., the company behind Yoguruto, …

Becoming a successful businessman could just be a case of nurture. For Mr. Tanapat “Peem” Thuatraiphop, an alumnus (International Business) from the Class of 2016, both of his parents engaged in business. Thus, he grew up in a household that thrived on …

One of the best things about Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is its international education seen in its international ranking, use of English as the medium of instruction, presence of numerous foreign faculty members, and, last but not the least, an active …

New graduates applying for a job would usually send their resumes to job recruiters and potential employers. For graduates of the Communication Design Program (CDP) of Mahidol University International College (MUIC), there is one more crucial item that should be included – …

So you think being a full-time university student is so hard? Wait till you meet a full-time university student who manages her own business full-time as well. Ms. Lawitra Limtoemsap is on her 3rd Year in the Intercultural Studies and Languages (ICIC) …

The evening of the 31st of May, 2024 was memorable to 23 students of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) who are enrolled this trimester in the course ICGC 213 Comparative Topics in Literature: Drama when they attended a play festival entitled “Fringe …

The Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) Division has announced recently the formation of its third batch of THM Ambassadors, in this case, five students selected and trained by several THM Division faculty members to represent the division, promote its major program (Travel and …

It’s now the midterm period and it’s a good time as any for another senior student to offer tips for the new freshmen. This is the second of a two-part article that features upperclassmen giving practical advice to the new students to …

Writing essays is a regular part of university life—whether answering examination questions in essay form or reporting the results of one’s research efforts through a term paper. It’s not unusual if some students find this essential skill very difficult. A recently-graduated student …

The 3rd Trimester has already started, with Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) new freshmen still adjusting to college life and their new academic environment. Experience, as they say, is the best teacher, but it would be great if there are also some …

Student clubs in Mahidol University International College (MUIC) are quite busy with organizing activities for their members all year round. To give us an idea how a major activity like a field trip is organized as efficiently as possible, we asked Ms. …

Ever since the noticeable deterioration of air quality in Thailand mainly caused by PM 2.5 several years ago, Mahidol University International College (MUIC) has implemented measures to ensure that the health and well-being of its community members (executives, faculty members, students and …

For Ms. Katie Hynes, a Biomedical Sciences student at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, Thailand was not her first choice for her exchange study destination. However, a last-minute development made her decide to go to Thailand, specifically here at Mahidol University International …

At first glance, you’d think it’s a United Nations event, what with all the colorful national costumes that the students and lecturers were wearing, but it’s February 28, not October, so this must be something else. Ah, yes, it’s the “National Costumes Parade” organized by the ICIC …

By Bryan Ott, Ph.D. Currently, we all find ourselves standing on the edge of a vast creative landscape looking outwards, only our vision of what we see before us is hazy at best. Standing next to us is our new creative partner, …

By Dr. Aman Saggu You have heard about Bitcoin, but what is Ethereum? While Bitcoin is widely known around the world, Ethereum holds the title of the second most valuable cryptocurrency, with a $270 billion market capitalization (total valuation) today. This is …

By Asst. Prof. Analiza Perez-Amurao, PhD, PGDip Almost a decade ago, when HLD was in the early stage of developing the program and I was asked about what an ICIC course, then-ICCU, should focus on as far as Southeast Asia was concerned, …

We recently met two inbound exchange students—Charlotte and Zhenhao—and asked them what are the three things they like the most with Mahidol University International College (MUIC). One of them is from the Netherlands, the other from China. Let’s read what they have …

By Asst. Prof. Analiza Perez-Amurao, PhD, PGDip A few months after I had stepped down from my 6-year role as Chair of the Humanities and Language Division (HLD), Ms. Pichaya Neeranadpuree, a former Intercultural Studies and Languages (ICIC) student of mine, emailed …

By Dr. Bryan Ott Ranked as the No. 1 Design College in the world for the past nine consecutive years, the prestigious Royal College of Arts, London (RCA) visited the Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) Division of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) …

By Mr. Laird B. Allan Thirty students of the Biology I class (ICBI 121) of Ajarn Laird Allan of the Science Division of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) visited Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi province on Sunday, November 12, 2023.   “Students …

The Intercultural Studies and Languages (ICIC) students of ICIC 251 Contemporary Southeast Asia: Cultural Studies staged an exhibition of posters they have made that demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of selected social and cultural issues. With its opening ceremony on November 15, …

By Bryan Ott, Ph.D. I sat waiting at a small Asian bistro in San Jose, California with a Phum Viphurit concert ticket in my back pocket. Phum, my former FAA film student, was walking from the concert venue to meet me for …

Because October is graduation month, we have interviewed several graduates about their fond memories as MUIC students and also what their advices are for their younger schoolmates who will definitely benefit from these words of wisdom. High school students who are considering …

Ms. Thanaporn “Gus” Assavachai is no stranger to acting, being a senior Media and Communication student. However, being involved in a stage play, and as director at that, is a totally different experience, she says. “Even though I studied Media and Communication …

By Dr. Millicent Young On Thursday, September 28th, at House Samyan, the French Embassy hosted the opening event for the Beyond Animation Festival 2023. The event involved a screening of the animation feature film Le Petit Nicolas and then hosted workshops and …

By Asst. Prof. Dr. Malinvisa Sakdiyakorn Generation Z (Gen Z) is undeniably shaping the future of the workplace. Our research dives deep into the experiences, values, and behaviors of 125 Gen Z students in Thailand to unravel their collective consciousness – the …

By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Walanchalee Wattanacharoensil Between 2020 and early 2022, during the global pandemic, domestic travel underwent a significant transformation due to a complex interplay of motivations and perceived risks. Recent research concentrating on Asian travellers’ behaviors has revealed crucial insights …

Nine students from Mahidol University International College (MUIC) were recently accepted to the Chulalongkorn University International Medical Program (CU-MEDi) through the MUIC-Chula Graduate Entry Medicine Pathway. They have recently finished the Foundations in Medicine course and are currently on their first term in …

By Dr. Millicent Young Nine students from several academic programs of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) were selected to participate in a field trip in Petchaburi province organized by the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) with the aim of creating content for …

By Dr. Aman Saggu What is the Crypto-Metaverse? Once a science fiction dream, the crypto-metaverse is now a reality. A decentralized online world, created through the fusion of virtual and physical reality, where users explore, interact, and trade virtual items such as …

A champion debater from Mahidol University International College (MUIC) recently shared a short video where he shares tips on how to become a better public speaker. Mr. Ibrahim Dawoodjee, who will be a 3rd Year student in the Biological Science program this …

Four students from Mahidol University International College (MUIC) won in the recently concluded “Clip Challenges with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Thailand” video clip competition. Ms. Pavanrat “Sanjana” Gambhir, a sophomore in the Media and Communication program, won 5th Place. Her team …

As the tourism and hospitality industry is slowly making a comeback after the pandemic, students enrolled in MUIC’s Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship Program are confident that they’re on their way to reaching their future career goals. We were able to talk …

By Dr. Millicent Young A group of Animation and Film Minor students enrolled in the Storytelling by Design course were invited to work on a collaborative piece of augmented reality project with students from University of Arts London, London College of Communication’s …

3 Qualities of a Successful Chef What does it take to be a successful chef? We asked Dr. Rangson Chirakranont, a faculty member who teaches in the Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship Program, about his thoughts on this topic. Ajarn Rangson holds …

The Intercultural Studies and Languages Program, also known for its acronym, ICIC, has recently organized its own group of Ambassadors in order to assist in promoting itself and its activities. Just this month, the ICIC and its parent division, the Humanities and …

As part of its Gender Festival, the International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) Program of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) held a roundtable discussion entitled “Women’s Leadership in Politics, Diplomacy and Law” on June 13, 2023. The organizers invited six panelists representing …

Not only the outdoors or athletic types but also those who still enjoy the games of their childhood days had a great time during the “World Traditional Games” held on June 20, 2023 at Charinyarasami Hall in Aditayathorn Building. What’s more fun …