Recently, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy at Khon Kaen University organized the “Explore & Exchange: International Youth Experience” program at Kensington English Garden Resort in Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The event was led by Dr. Chichaya Leruksa, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, and Dr.ZULFIQAR ALI Jumani, with numerous students from diverse fields actively participating. The goal of this event was to create a learning environment that allows students to practice their English skills through experiential learning processes, emphasizing communication, teamwork, and cultural exchange. The activities included English language skill workshops, team-building exercises, cultural presentations, and recreational activities, all conducted in English to encourage students to utilize the language in real-life situations and enhance their communicationconfidence.
The outcomes of this program provided students with opportunities to practice their English skills in authentic contexts, which will help build their confidence in communication. Additionally, they developed and integrated essential 21st-century skills such as Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication, alongside establishing networks of friendship and academic collaboration among students from various disciplines, as well as gaining a profound understanding and awareness of cultural diversity.
The “Explore & Exchange: International Youth Experience” program thus reflects the commitment of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy at Khon Kaen University to develop students with language competencies, foster an understanding of multiculturalism, and cultivate global citizenship qualities in preparation for a borderless and rapidly changing modern world.
