26 Prince of Songkla University students complete summer course at USSH

Attending the certificate awarding ceremony were Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa (Vice Principal of the University), Ms. Surudee Bamrung (Head of Student Cooperation and Development Department of Prince of Songkla University), Ms. Saranya Pathanasin (lecturer of English Department of Prince of Songkla University), Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Viet Nghia (Head of Cooperation and Development Department).

Vice Principal Tran Thi Minh Hoa expressed her joy at the results that Thai students had achieved after two months of living and studying in Vietnam. She said that activities like this would help foreign students have the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture, customs and language. At the same time, students of the school also have the opportunity to interact and learn more about Thai students. This is a great opportunity for students of the two schools to exchange culture and cooperate in studying.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa (Vice Principal of the School) delivered the opening speech at the ceremony.

Thai students cook traditional dishes to invite teachers and Vietnamese students.

At the ceremony, Ms. Surudee Bamrung (Head of Student Cooperation and Development Department of Prince of Songkla University) expressed her sincere thanks to the leadership of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies for creating the best conditions for students of Prince of Songkla University to exchange, learn and absorb culture during their time in Vietnam.

CMr. Surudee Bamrung (Head of Student Cooperation and Development, Prince of Songkla University) greets in Thai style

Student representatives from Prince of Songkla University also gave a speech in Vietnamese to express their gratitude to Vietnamese teachers and friends. After two months of studying and living in Vietnam, they have learned more about the history, culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people. From not knowing a word of Vietnamese, they are now able to participate in activities with the Vietnamese community through some daily activities. These results were achieved thanks to the effective cooperation from the leaders of both schools; the dedicated guidance and teaching of the teachers of the Faculty of Oriental Studies; the great facilitation of the Cooperation and Development Department in organizing and building the course; as well as the help of students majoring in Thai Studies (Faculty of Oriental Studies). Therefore, to express their feelings, the students showed off their skills in cooking typical Thai dishes to entertain the teachers right at the ceremony.

Representatives of Prince of Songkla University students participating in the cultural exchange program gave a speech and thanked in Vietnamese.

It is known that this is a program in the series of student exchange and international cooperation projects between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and foreign universities. The Department of Cooperation and Development has worked with the Management Board of My Dinh Dormitory to arrange accommodation and living for 26 students within two months. At the same time, the Department has also proactively coordinated with relevant parties to develop a short-term study program framework for Thai students. The course consists of 90 lessons: 45 lessons of Vietnamese taught by Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hong (Faculty of Linguistics) and 45 lessons of Vietnamese History (taught in English) taught by Dr. Pham Van Thuy (Faculty of History). In addition, there are field trips to places such as the Museum of History, the Museum of Ethnology, Van Phuc Silk Village and a number of other places, so that Thai students can experience the culture and observe the activities in the lives of Vietnamese people. You can also participate in cultural and artistic activities at student clubs in the school such as: English Club of the Faculty of International Studies, Vovinam Club...

Vice Principal Tran Thi Minh Hoa awarded certificates of study to students of Prince of Songkla University - Thailand

These activities help create a cultural exchange environment between Humanities students and international students, contributing to promoting internationalization in the activities of the School. In the coming time, the Department of Cooperation and Development will also actively work with international partners to further promote cultural and educational exchange programs like this.