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Museum Visit Teaches MUIC Students about ASEAN Cultures

What better way to get a clearer idea about the cultures of ASEAN countries than visiting the ASEAN Cultural Center? Twenty-eight students from ICIC 251 Contemporary Southeast Asia: Cultural Studies under the Intercultural Studies and Languages major precisely did that. They went …

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What Students Learn in MUIC

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) offers an international, inclusive and holistic approach in education, enabling the students to learn both in the classroom and outside settings, providing them not only with fundamental theories but the latest developments in their chosen fields of …

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FAA Division Chair Walks the “Bridge of Colors: Indonesian Painting Exhibition”

By Dr. Bryan Ott On behalf of the Fine and Applied Arts Division, recently I attended the opening ceremony of “Bridge of Colors: Indonesia Painting Exhibition” at the National Gallery of Thailand in Bangkok. The exhibition features 51 paintings from 11 national …

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Biophilia Plant Kits for MUIDS Students

By Mr. Laird Allan The Biophilia Plant Kits subproject of the Biophilia Research Cluster continues to raise awareness of our utter dependency on nature and our inborn joy with her beauty and bounty. Mr. Laird Allan and Dr. Kritya Bunchongchit of the …

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MUIC Students Win Prizes in German Contest

Two students from Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) German minor program won prizes at the annual TDG German Competition on September 23, 2022 at Goethe Institute Bangkok.   Ms. Pinda Viriyapongsri from the International Relations and Global Affairs major and Ms. Sathida Sethapram from …

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Dealing with Mummy Artifacts

By Asst. Prof. Dr. Roberto Gozzoli Last August, I spent three weeks at The Netherlands Institute for the Near East, University of Leiden, the Netherlands, thanks to a travelling grant kindly offered through the auspices of Professor Olaf Kaper. Those weeks were …

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Take Note, Freshmen!

Welcome, freshmen! We hope you’ll have a grand time studying in MUIC. However, just a friendly reminder: University life is very much different from high school life. Freshmen need to do a lot of adjusting. To help ease the process, we have …

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Let’s Find Interesting Courses in the Marketing Major with MUIC

Let’s Find Interesting Courses in the Marketing Major with MUIC Raise your hands up if you want to study in the Marketing major ! Today, MUIC will take you to observe the interesting courses in the Marketing major. If you’re ready, let’s …

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Why Rome, Why Now? (ICGH127 Rome)

By Asst. Prof. Dr. Daniel Pellerin Why study Rome in the 21st Century, and in Thailand of all places? It’s a question I sometimes ask myself too in my more reflective and diffident moments. To start with, the Eternal City still stands …

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The “Dismal Science” Done Differently (ICIC357/358 Philosophy of Economics)

By Asst. Prof. Dr. Daniel Pellerin The very title “Philosophy of Economics” can present an obstacle to some: students who are drawn to philosophy are often averse to anything suggestive of calculation, and those with more economic inclinations may dread the philosophy. …

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Quo Vadis? The Ubiquitous Career Question

By Asst. Prof. Dr. Daniel Pellerin The most familiar question of all for teachers in the humanities is probably what the practical benefit of such a course of studies is supposed to be. Worried parents want to be reassured about their children’s …

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What’s Your Idea for the Future University? (Part 2)

Here’s the second part of the article featuring MUIC students and their ideas on what we might find in a future university—apps that can help our lives a bit easier while studying. Just like the ideas shared in Part 1, the suggestions …

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MUIC Online Talk Tackles Professional Translator’s Career Path

By Ms. Puvisa Qiujuan The Foreign Language Program of the Humanities and Language Division (HLD) held a special online talk titled, “How I Started My Translation Career” on May 20, 2022. The guest speaker, Ms. Avery Fischer Udagawa from the Society of …

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A Window into the French-speaking World

By Mrs. Agnieszka Atthasit On Friday, May 13, 2022, Pre-intermediate French III students visited Alliance Française which is celebrating this year the 110th anniversary of its establishment in Thailand. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Alliance Française offers French courses and …

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What’s Your Idea for the “Future University”? (Part 1)

Have you ever thought about how the future university would look like? What would be its features, facilities, apps, and others that would improve its services to its students? We have asked several Mahidol University International College (MUIC) students from the Computer …

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Accreditation: Taking MUIC to the Next Level

In March 2022, the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) officially accredited two more academic programs of Mahidol University International College (MUIC), namely, Computer Science and Communication Design programs. Two months earlier, MUIC’s Chemistry Program achieved recognition from the American Chemical Society (ACS). …

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5 Reasons Why MUIC is Your Best Choice!

MUIC is the leading international college in Thailand and for the past 36 years, thousands of students have walked its halls learning valuable lessons that have helped them in their lives and careers.   Here are five reasons why MUIC is your …

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We Made it Flourish in Person: Reflection from ICGC 112 (T2, AY 2021-22)

By Dr. Matthew Ferguson There is nothing normal about the new. And yet we keep calm and carry on, as the saying goes. In the second trimester of this academic year, our small advanced track English class was called back to campus, …

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Would it be better if students can study abroad with the same tuition fees as in Thailand

 MUIC Exchange Program aspires to deliver any interested student this worthwhile opportunity to a study exchange with over 141 universities in partnership with MUIC from all over the world !  The exchange program at MUIC offers students the chance to decide their own …

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Want to learn more about VR or AR? What is their significance in our daily life?

Let’s find the answer together!   What is VR (Virtual Reality) Virtual Reality is a three-dimensional simulation generated by computer technology. The experiences when using VR are designed to maximize the immersive feeling with the aid of outside tools such as special VR …

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What is UX/UI? Are they the same?

MUIC will take you to find the answer!  UX (User Experience) UX refers to the experience when a user interacts with products, systems, or services, which also includes when they are exploring websites online. The focus of user experience can be divided …

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The Choice that Feels Right at MUIC

Some students may be in the process of searching for what they like or where their interests truly lie, so their initial major may not provide all the answers for their needs as they make discoveries about themselves. As a result, students …

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Transform your passion into your dream job at MUIC

We understand that each student has their own preferences. At MUIC, we encourage each person to do what they enjoy and turn it into a career which they can have fun doing Do you… Consider becoming a game developer? Study at B.A.Sc …

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Let’s know more about the Media and Communication Program at MUIC!

“A major that creates storytellers who push their potentials in media technology. “ Create professional writings and narratives through various media with Media and Communication Program (Media Com) from Mahidol University International College. In this major, Students will learn how to incorporate …

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Let’s know more about Communication Design at MUIC!

“A major that focuses on creativity and practical solutions” Unleash your imaginations and new innovative ideas at Communication Design Program (CDC) at Mahidol University International College, where students can strengthen their fundamentals and cultivate skills through hands-on experience to produce effective designs. …

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THM Ambassadors: Representing the Best of MUIC

Meet the THM Ambassadors, 12 students enrolled in the THM Division’s Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship program selected and trained to serve and represent the division in major college events. The group’s vision is “To enhance the reputation of tourism and hospitality industry …

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Changing the world by using technology along with ‘Creative Technology’

Changing the world by using technology along with ‘Creative Technology’ Inequality is a problem that has been with society for a long time, and a lot of people could not approach technology that can improve their lives better. Therefore, technological tools are …

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Do you want to go abroad? Do you want to find more experience before starting your job?

Do you want to go abroad? Do you want to find more experience before starting your job? If “Yes”, let’s find this special occasion here in Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship (BM-TSB) at MUIC! Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship (BM-TSB) at MUIC! gives students …

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Design Your Future with I-Design

Design Your Future with I-Design Wouldn’t it be fun if you have the future in your hands? That is precisely what Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is offering its students with its I-Design Electives: Students now have more choices in managing their …

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What are the 21st Century Skills?

With rapid advances in technology and the economy in the late 20th century and early 21st century, educators, business leaders and government agencies have identified skills, abilities and learning dispositions that would help students attain success in 21st century society. There are …

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My Internship at CDC-Thailand

By Janissta Jetiyanonta I am currently working as a communication assistant intern at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC- Thailand) in the One Health Branch under the Division of Global Health Protection. For those who have interests and passion in …

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What I Learned from CDC-Thailand as an Intern

By Aimboon Wiratsin I have received information about the internship at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-Thailand) from my program director, Dr. Tara Chalermsongsak. Mahidol University received my application, selected students in the first round and then sent the list …

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Top 10 Compilation Applications for Easier Online Learning

Looking at the current situation, it seems students will have to continue their online study for a while longer. Studying online can be hard to keep up with at times, issues such as wanting to jot notes directly on the presentation lecture …

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Game Design Process

From planning to a successful game, how many processes does it have to undergo!? How were the games we play every day made? Today, MUIC will reveal the process of Game Designing for any curious mind. Creating creative games is more than …

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Workshop 6: Unpacking Student’s Learning Experiences

Title:    Unpacking Student’s Learning Experiences Date & Time: Friday, 18 June 2021 from 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Conductors: Ms. Kurniati Wirakotan The Strategy and Academic Development Section under the OAA and the Science Division organized the 14th workshop for the academic year …

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5 Tricks in Preparing a University Entry Portfolio for MUIC

Students can fully showcase their potential and express themselves through these 5 tricks:  Plan a Clear Outline that Also Corresponds to What the Applied Faculty is About Design a Clear Layout for Each Page Create a Clear Narrative for Each Work Differentiate …

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Workshop 5: Developing Competencies for Future Workforce Post-Covid-19 Pandemic

Date & Time: Thursday, 13 May 2021 from 2.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Conductors: Dr. Aurasa Pavavimol The Strategy and Academic Development Section under the OAA and the Science Division organized its 13th workshop for the academic year of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Developing …

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Workshop 4: Empowering Online Learning Design to a Next Normal: Measurement and Evaluation

Date & Time: Friday, 9 April 2021 from 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Conductors: Prof. Jintavee Khlaisang (Ed.D) The Strategy and Academic Development Section under the OAA together with EdTech Unit organized its 12th workshop for the academic year of 2020-2021. The …

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21st Century Skills in the PC Curriculum

By George Willoughby The world that parents and teachers were educated in is very different from the world of today and tomorrow. Therefore, it is a challenge for educators to prepare students for the workplace of the future and make sure that …

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Lessons Learned from Attending International Events

By Dr. Natanaree Posrithong The International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) program of Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) Social Science Division encourages and supports its students to participate in national and international events in order to enhance their learning experiences outside their …

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Innovative Project-based Learning at PC

By George Willoughby The Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) at Mahidol University International College (MUIC) consists of four levels of intensive English courses (PC1, PC2, PC3, and PC4). Students are placed based on their current level of English. As they …

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Summer in Spain

Summer in Spain By Ms. Sirima Sangnark I’m Sirima Sangnark, an Intercultural Studies and Languages student minoring in Spanish. I received a scholarship grant from MUIC to study Spanish at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain from August 5 to …