Asian University's Asian Experience: 2010

Monday, 9 August 2010

August Asian Experience, International Summer University, is under way.

Svetlana, Khun Panit (University Vice President) and the Russian Bear.

Manager Klaus looks on while Evgenia & Veronica have their feet nibbled, by fish

Decisions!! Choosing the flavour of ice cream

Enjoying the sling adventure

Lunch at Sala Thai

Manager Klaus explains the philosophy of the Floating Market

Evgenia tastes the ice cream at PEACH.

Asian University is hosting students from countries as diverse as Venezuela, Russia, India and Portugal on two different programmes (tourism and business) for three weeks. With a full programme, the students are enjoying Thai hospitality, and an exciting Asian Experience.

The first week they stayed at the University campus, with lectures, social activities, visits to Pattaya, etc. On Thursday the tourism students went out to local attractions including the Food and Hoteliers Expo at PEACH, the Royal Cliff Hotel and the Floating Market where they were taken round by Manager Klaus Jergen. They loved the variety of products on sale, and laughed when they had their feet nibbled by fish. They also enjoyed the zip-line over the lake, feeding a 114 year old elephant and then the gentle boat ride through the market. The students are already planning another visit to the market.

Svetlana & Veronica at the Floating Market

Some of the business group by a pineapple field (Programme leader Keith on right)

The business group visited many contrasting local sites, including Ban Amphur market, the Portofino condominiums, the local school and temple in Huay Yai and also learnt about some of the local agriculture (cassava, pineapples and rubber) and industry including charcoal burning. One of the most interesting visits was to Worasan Farm, Hua Nong village, where they saw Chonburi Diamond, a beautiful prize winning bull.

The students have spent the weekend on Koh Samet and then move to the Sea Breeze Resort in Jomtien.

Manager Klaus Jergen with students at the Floating Market

The photos show the students enjoying their Asian Experience.

Armin and Victor with the children at Huay Yai school

Veronica, Natalia and Valeriya feed the elephant

The story has been published here: http://www.thainewsland.com/a439278-asian-university-s-august-international-summer-university-is-under-way

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Monday, 5 July 2010

2010 July Summer University starts

Extending the hands of friendship...

Monday 5 July was the start of the 2010 Summer University, programme at Asian University. A second programme will start in August.

Dr. Viphandh welcomes our guests from other countries.

The undergraduates and postgraduates from six different countries will be together for three weeks an Asian Experience based in different parts of Thailand. Initially they are on the campus, then after a weekend on Koh Samet, they stay at the Sea Breeze Hotel in Jomtien. The next weekend is a visit to the north, to Chiang Mai, and then the final week is based in Bangkok. With a variety of lectures, visits and fun to look forward to, the participants are set to make the most of their visit to Thailand.

Top ; Julia and Dr. Apichat Below: Beatrix

The photographs show the first evening. After dinner and a special welcome from the University President, Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya, and the programme organiser, Keith Cheeseborough, the Bi Si ceremony was held outside in the courtyard of the university. The stars shone down on the group, as they were told about the significance of the string and enjoyed the atmosphere with their new friends.