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The Naresuan University (NU) in Phitsanulok had extended an invitation to the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok to give a special briefing to a group of 30 students who are scheduled to undergo a 4-week Intensive English Programme (IEP) at three different public universities in Malaysia, namely, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia as part of its internationalization programme. The Embassy was represented by Mr. Tajul Aman Mohammad, Deputy Chief of Mission.

 

2.         NU can be described as very serious and aggressive in embarking in various students exchange programmes with many universities around the world especially those in the ASEAN region. During the briefing, much emphasis was given on the do’s and don’t’s that foreign students must observe while they are in Malaysia. Respect to local customs and culture is a must to ensure that their short stint in Malaysia would be memorable. The explanation was illustrated with some pictures in order to enhance their understanding. Some words of advice were also conveyed to the students who appeared enthusiastic to begin their new experience in Malaysia. Other than the formal classes, the students would also have the opportunity to experience local lifestyle by participating in the homestay programme and would be taken to visit interesting places in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

 

3.            Prior to the briefing, an hour long special meeting was held with Prof. Dr. Sujin Jinahyon, President of NU and few other senior lecturers who were involved in this programme. The President of NU could be described as a man with mission and vision as he had made many plans to ensure that NU would be able to achieve research university status by 2015. In this regard, stronger and greater collaboration with other universities especially those in the region would be pivotal towards achieving that goal.