KU Student Ambassador 2024 (KUSAm #6), Kasetsart University

June 05, 2024 | นางสาวนิธิกานต์ พงษ์สถิตย์พร

The KU Student Ambassador Training and Workshop Program or KU Student Ambassador 2024 (KUSAm #6) program was organized by the International Affairs Division from May 27th to 31st, 2024, at Room 408, 4th Floor, the Office of Computer Services at Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus. On May 27th, 2024, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, delivered the welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of KUSAm 2024 Batch #6. The ceremony was attended by KU administrators and lecturers, including Mrs. Hathaitus Semchuchot, Acting Director of the International Affairs Division, Dr. Narudol Semchuchot, Faculty of Education; Assistant Professor Dr. Prajya Ngamchan, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science from Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, and Lecturer Rungruangjit Thongmee, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Management and Technology Suphanburi Learning Area Administration Area, also attended and observed throughout the training period.. The program welcomed 92 participants as follows: Bang Khen Campus and Office Suphan Buri Learning Administration Area 45 students, Kamphaeng Saen Campus 6 students, Sriracha Campus 13 students and Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus 24 students. However, in this batch, there are 4 students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia, joined the KUSAm 2024, which made a total of 92 students.

 

Participants engaged in various activities throughout the program:

"Let's Break the Ice" led by Dr. Narudol Semchuchot from the Faculty of Education aimed to foster better understanding among participants.

"The Personality of KUSAm" presented by Ms. Pimlada Lerdsiravatch, Speaker and Invited Lecturer from Bangkok University focused on KU Student Ambassador’s Personalities.

“Campus Tour by KU Student Ambassadors” conducted by a speaker, Mister Tirote Thingnuan, Faculty of Humanities at Kasetsart University, who led the students to the landmarks of KU and lectured all participants on how to lead campus tours as the student ambassador, the trip also including visits to the Office of Library, Hall of History, and Monument of Three Founders.

"Public Speaking" delivered by Dr. Wannana Soontornnaruerangsee, KU Senior Expert. The course aimed to enhance participants' public speaking skills.

“Building Confidence in Communicating in English” by Dr. Narudol Semchuchot from the Faculty of Education focused on techniques to boost confidence in English communication.

“Communication of KU Student Ambassador’s Identity through Social Media” presented by Mr. Surachai Suantubtim, a lecturer from Dhurakij Pundit University who taught participants about identity communication through social media.

A study visit at Bang Kachao and participate in local activities at Paked Temple, Phrapadang District, Samut Prakarn Province led by Mrs. Prempri Trairat and Asst. Prof. Montathip Sommeechai from the Faculty of Forestry. The students get into many community activities such as tie-dye fabric making, forest trails, foot spa, and herbal compress preparation.

A study visit at UN/ESCAP, United Nations and attended a lecture on the overview of the UN and SDGs by Sara Zanetti, Christian Mortelliti, and the Sustainable Development Team in Asia and the Pacific.

The final project was assigned by Dr. Narudol Semchuchot. The students made their final presentations divided into 12 groups of KUSAm about creating their dream universities. The final project was the work of all KUSAm #6 to present how to create 'Universities beyond the Time for Alpha Generation' in the presentation of Project Pitching which consists of 1) University name 2) Philosophy 3) Selling points 4) How does it serve generation alpha?

 

Participants expressed their positive impressions of the KUSAm 2024 Batch #6 program, highlighting its enjoyable nature, service-oriented approach, and the friendships formed among participants and the IAD team organizers. Lastly, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, awarded the jackets and certificates to the 92 participants in the closing ceremony on May 31st, 2024, and a group photo was taken to commemorate the event. The KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #6 Training and Workshop Program 2024 has ended beautifully and impressively. It is very proud that Kasetsart University will have KU Student Ambassador or KUSAm #6, who have knowledge and ability to represent the university and to participate in many International activities in the future.