From CDP to Typoteque: Mint Tantisuwanna’s Journey in Type Design
By Asst. Prof. Dale Konstanz On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Spectrum Screening Space in Aditayathorn Building was filled with faculty, students, and alumni eager to hear from Communication Design Program (CDP) alumna Ms. Mint Tantisuwanna. Now a Type Designer and Lettering …
A Taste of France: Exploring Culture and Language at Alliance Française de Bangkok
By Ajarn Agnieszka Atthasit At Mahidol University International College (MUIC), French is more than just a subject—it’s a gateway to personal growth, art and culture, academic excellence, and global career prospects. Whether pursued as a major in Intercultural Studies and Languages or …
Exploring New Cultures Abroad
One of the most exciting things about studying in an international college like MUIC is the opportunity to be an exchange student. Whether it’s only for one semester or for one whole academic year, studying in a university overseas where one can …
How BBA Made Us Better Students
Four students from the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program were asked to enumerate the three factors that made them better students. Here are their answers: Mr. Wuttipat Pensawang Business Economics Student “The flexibility of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program …
The Democratic Future of Sports Marketing: Blockchain-Based Fan Tokens Enter the Game
The Democratic Future of Sports Marketing: Blockchain-Based Fan Tokens Enter the GameBy Dr. Aman Saggu What is a Fan Token? Leading sports clubs (such as FC Barcelona), franchises (like Formula 1), and car manufacturers (Aston Martin) have launched fan tokens on blockchains. …
Human Factor Enhances Creativity of CDP Students
You may have a talent for drawing, an eye for the right color combinations or the gift of easily conjuring a vision for your soon-to-be works of art but where would you be without the guiding hands of your mentor and the …
Why MUIC’s Future Travel and Service Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs Love their Major
“What’s the best part of studying in your major program?” This is the first in a series of articles that seeks out what students think about their major. Would the lessons they learn definitely help them in their future career? What are …
Film Screening of “The Cave” at MUIC: A Tribute to the Tham Luang Cave Rescue
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 …
On to Mexico by Land and Sea
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, …
You Can Do It Too: Business Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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, …
The Making of a Successful Businessman
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 …
3 Benefits of Being an Outbound Exchange Student
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 …
Communication Design Students Discuss Their Portfolios (Part 2)
In Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) Communication Design Program (CDP), students are required to compile their artworks in a portfolio in order to demonstrate their level of creativity and thus give future employers the opportunity to assess their eligibility. In this article, two …
CDP Portfolio a Key to Jumpstart Careers (Part 1)
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 – …
Full-time Student, Full-time Businessperson
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) …
MUIC’s Drama Students Immerse Themselves in Theater Experience
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 …
3rd Batch of THM Ambassadors Hits the Ground Running
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 …
Tips for Freshmen (Ep. 2)
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 …
Essay-writing Tips You’ll Find Useful in College
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 …
Tips for Freshmen (Ep.1)
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 …
How to Organize a Student Club Activity
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. …
Staying Safe from PM 2.5
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 …
Irish Exchange Student Lists 3 Best Things about MUIC
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 …
ICIC’s National Costume Parade Promotes Respect for Other Cultures
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 …
Playing with AI – The Alien Has Landed
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, …
The Ethereum Cryptocurrency: Understanding Transaction Fees
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 …
Museum Visits Open Eyes of ICIC Students
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, …
Why Exchange Students Like MUIC
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 …
Mentoring a Budding Writer
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 …
The Royal College of Arts, London and FAA Design Portfolio Workshop
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) …
Biology Class Goes on Field Trip to Erawan National Park
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 …
ICIC Students’ Stand on Socio-cultural Issues as Expressed in Visual Art
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, …
My Dinner with Phum Viphurit, FAA Alumni (US Greng Jai Piece Tour 2023)
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 …
The Best of Times at MUIC
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 …
In the Limelight: MUIC Student Shares Experience as Stage Director
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 …
Premiere of Biophilia 360° Virtual Reality Project
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 …
Understanding Generation Z: A Deep Dive into University Students in Thailand
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 …
Navigating Domestic Travel Amidst a Changing World during Covid-19
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 …
MUIC Alumni Enter Chula’s International Medical Program
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 …
Rescued Animals Inspire Biophilia Animation Team
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 …
The Crypto-Metaverse and Digital Real Estate
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 …
How to Own the Stage, According to One of MUIC’s Best Debaters
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 …