The International Affairs Division, Kasetsart University has been working to develop the internationalization of Kasetsart University continuously in a variety of projects, activities for students to develop and play a role in driving the internationalization of the university. In another way, the KU Student Ambassador Program is organized annually by training KU Student Ambassadors to be trusted position to work with the International Affairs Division, promoting the use of language skills, building understanding in diversity and cultural differences, having creativity, confidence and assertiveness, as well as the ability to work as a team to support the internationalization of Kasetsart University both in the country and abroad to be recognized. KU Student Ambassadors who have completed the training will proudly work with International Relations Division personnel to promote a good image of Kasetsart University.

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The KU Student Ambassador program helps create qualified graduates who will participate in driving the university internationally, also the students who graduated will be an important force for the nation and will be good quality alumni of Kasetsart University. Last 2 years of COVID-19 causing the program to be changed to an online format, but due to the realization of the mission of being part of the development of student quality with various faculties, the International Affairs Division therefore still organizes KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 continuously.

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This year, the International Affairs Division has scheduled to organize KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 from Monday 22 - Friday 26 May 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Room 510 of the Computer Services Office Building located at Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus by strictly adhering to disease prevention measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students who have participated and passed KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 are as follows: Bang Khen Campus 20 students, Suphan Buri Campus 3 students, Kamphaeng Saen Campus 3 students, Sriracha Campus 9 students and Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus 14 students, totaling 49 students. At the same time, there are 3 professors, namely Assistant Professor Dr. Prajya Ngamjan, Faculty of Arts and Management, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Assistant Professor Dr. Nitikorn Phoosuwan, Faculty of Public Health, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, and Dr. Chanya Inprasit, Suphan Buri Campus Establishment Project Campus, along with 3 personnel from Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus, including Ms. Nattharinee Phoobuaphet, Mr. Wiroon Jirakorn, and Ms. Kotchakorn Kommungkul, also attended and observed throughout the training period.

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KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 aims to develop international potential for Kasetsart University students to be ready to represent the university in participating in international activities as well as being a cultural ambassador to propagate the good image of Kasetsart University to the international> the training and workshop program has invited well-qualified and experienced speakers to give lectures to the students. All students will participate in Active Learning activities on each topic and the last day of the training will be a presentation to summarize and receive evaluation from a keynote speaker. In addition, the International Affairs Division had organized 2 field trips to promote directly learning and experiences outside the classroom, learning to broaden their perspectives and gain experience and knowledge from knowledgeable people and real places. This year is a good opportunity for students to attend a study visit at the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN/ESCAP).

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On 22 May 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Miss Araya Bijabhala, Director of the International Affairs Division honored to deliver a report at the opening ceremony of the training program. After that, Associate Professor Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, Vice President for International Affairs honored to preside over to deliver an opening remark. The morning session started with an activity “Nice to Meet you & Let's Break the Ice” by lecturer Dr. Narudol Semchuchot, Faculty of Education along with KUSAm staff from Batch 3 and 4 as coordinators, consisting of Ms. Fapatan Audtum, Ms. Pitcha Sribua, Ms. Thachakorn Srisomwong, Ms. Khwanchanok Tong-ngew, Ms. Wilailak Sukkham, Mr. Taschaphol Laosansook, and Mr. Mahyuddin Billateah. In the afternoon from 13.30 – 16.30 was a special lecture and activities-based learning on the topic “Personality of International Student Volunteers” by Ms. Pimlada Lerdsiravatch, speaker and invited lecturer at Bangkok University.

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On 23 May 2023, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. KUSAm #5 participated in a special lecture and activities - based learning on the topic of “Campus Tours in styles of KU Student Ambassador” by Assistant Professor Piwat Hitakorn, Faculty of Humanities, Kasetsart University by bringing KU Student Ambassador batch 5 hopped on KU electric trams to visit KU Landmarks and conduct a Campus Tour. They had visited various important places of KU, such as the Main Library, the History Hall, the Main Auditorium, and pay respects to the Sam Buraphachan Monument of KU. It's the best way to get to know the university properly and know how to lead a campus tour as an KU Student Ambassador, then resumed to classroom activity on the correct use of English to welcome visitors to the university. Subsequently, in the afternoon from 13.30 – 16.30 p.m., it was another special lecture and activities-based learning on the topic of “Public Speaking” by Dr. Wannana Soontronnaruarangsri, a former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and specialist in Language and Communication, Faculty of Humanities.

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On 24 May 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. KUSAm #5 participated in a special lecture and activities - based learning on the topic of “Building Confidence in Communicating in English” by lecturer Dr. Narudol Semchuchot, Faculty of Education and an additional lecture on the topic of “Public Speaking” by Dr. Wannana Soontronnaruarangsri. Subsequently, in the afternoon from 13.30 – 16.30 p.m., it was lecture and activities-based learning on the topic of “Communication of KU Student Ambassador’s Identity through Social Media” by a special lecturer, Ajarn Surachai Alex Suantubtim from Dhurakij Pundit University.

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On 25 May 2023 at 7:30 a.m., the International Affairs Division organized two field trips to promote learning and experiences outside the classroom. This year, KUSAm #5 joined a study visit to two famous international organizations. Started from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, KUSAm #5 visited and had a study tour at the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was honored by Mr. Thanawat Sirikul, Deputy Director-General, Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over and gave a lecture on the roles of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and operational guidelines of the Department of Information to the students including other topics on building understanding on 5S/5 foreign affairs, operations of public diplomacy and cultural diplomacy, support of public diplomacy by embassies and consulates-general, and various public relations channels of the ministry. The students are also interested in other important issues such as helping Thai people in Sudan, Thailand's image in the eyes of foreign countries after the election, and etc. Kasetsart University students also participated in brainstorming activities on how to promote foreign policy and Thai culture through various channels, including visiting Saranrom Radio Station to learn the history of the station and try to practice making public relations clips

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After that, from 13.30 – 17.00, KUSAm #5 made a study visit at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN/ESCAP) and attending a briefing programme by UN/ESCAP Communications and Knowledge Management Section on the various subjects as follows: Presentation on SDG Outlook in Asia and the Pacific by Sara Zanetti/Christian Mortelliti, Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable on Sustainable Development team; Briefing on Career Opportunities at ESCAP by Milica Markovic, Human Resources Officer Process; Briefing on Translated and interpreted by Fan Wang, ESCAP's Language Services; and concluded with a visit to the UN Conference Centre. These study visits had very much impressed everyone and  broaden views, attitudes, and connection activities among friends to inspire and stimulate eagerness to learn and develop one's potential to meet the desirable qualities of an international organization, and also directly learn about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the UN.

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On May 26 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., which was the last day of KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023. It was a final group activity including of student work presentation and summary & evaluation by lecturer Dr. Narudol Semchuchot, Faculty of Education. The final project was the video presentation of all KUSAm #5 to present how to create stories about Kasetsart University in a new perspective and make foreign friends fall in love with Kasetsart University by creating a Clip Video Contest in English, no longer than 2 minutes each groups of 7 -8 students, and finally with the selection of the President of KUSAm #5 and the Vice President from each campuses to represent and work in coordination between the International Affairs Division and all KUSAm #5. The President of KUSAm #5 is Mr. Surathin Srichok, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and the Vice President of KUSAm #5 are Ms. Natjariya Changsuwan, Faculty of Management Sciences at Sriracha Campus; Mr. Jirayus Chaimongkol, Faculty of Education and Development Sciences at Kamphaeng Saen Campus; Ms. Niney Dowloy, Hotel and Tourism Management at Suphan Buri Campus; and Ms. Chanakarn Boonkon, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Management Science at Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus.

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Then at 16.00 – 17.00 was the closing ceremony and awarding of certificates and KUSAm jackets by Associate Professor Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, Vice President for International Affairs once again honored to preside over the closing ceremony and expressed his appreciation for the willingness of all students to participate in the KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 over the past 5 days. Every student came with full hope to apply the knowledge and experience gained to study, work and create a global citizenship attitude and participating in the KU Student Ambassador Training and Workshop Program or KUSAm will help students develop their potential and personality to become more international and to be graduates with quality comparable with other countries. Everyone is the power to drive Kasetsart University to become more international.

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The KU Student Ambassador - KUSAm #5 Training and Workshop Program 2023 has ended beautifully and impressively. There were 49 students participating from all campuses and various faculties of Kasetsart University such as the Faculty of Veterinary Technology, Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Arts and Management Sciences, Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Education and Development Science, etc. It is very proud that Kasetsart University will have KU Student Ambassador or KUSAm #5, who have knowledge and ability to represent the university and to participate in many International activities in the future.