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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
MUIC & PC Proactive in the Face of Adversity
MUIC & PC Proactive in the Face of Adversity By Leigh Pearson Like all of you, the leadership team, faculty, and staff at Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and the Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) have been closely following Coronavirus …
Under APHMP, MUIC-THM Students Can Study in Thailand, HK and Australia
Under APHMP, MUIC-THM Students Can Study in Thailand, HK and Australia By Asst. Prof. Dr. Ka Tat Nixon Chen The Asia-Pacific Hospitality Management Programme (APHMP) is the first of its kind at Mahidol University International College (MUIC). It is a tripartite student …
Tips to Get the Most Out of Studying Online During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Tips to Get the Most Out of Studying Online During the Covid-19 Pandemic By Leigh Pearson Due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and the evolving impact it is having on so many aspects of everyday life, MUIC and PC courses are …
Minoring in Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship: An Opportunity to Explore One of the Most Influential Industries in Thailand
By Dr.Suwadee Talawanich Tourism and Hospitality Management Division According to the definition provided by the World Trade Organization, tourism and travel-related services include hotel and restaurant services, travel agencies, tour operator and tourist guide services, and other related services[1]. As stated in …
PC’s Covid-19 Response
PC’s Covid-19 Response By Leigh Pearson Here at Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and our Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC), we recognize that the coronavirus is causing uncertainty, stress, and hardship. Understandably, many of you are worried about the future, …
