MSU INDIE Camp 2022

If you would like to spend part of your summer holiday in Thailand, MSU INDIE Camp 2022 is the opportunity for you.

Mahasarakham University (MSU), established in 1967, is a public and progressive university located in the heart of the Northeast of Thailand. It is offering up to 7 scholarships to FFL undergraduate students in participating in its MSU INDIE Camp 2022. INDIE stands for inclusion, diversity, and equity.

MSU INDIE Camp is organized by the Office of General Education (GE) of MSU from 1-8 August 2022. The camp aims to empower student voice, agency, and leadership through a wide range of activities organized at the camp. Our activities are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for their present and future academic and professional endeavours. The students will have opportunities to explore issues related to inclusion, diversity, and equity. Their contributions and commitment to the program will enable MSU to establish a network of youth leaders who work together towards promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity. These youth leaders will be encouraged to embrace a global mindset while treasuring their local identities.

MSU INDIE Camp 2022 welcomes undergraduate students who hope to explore more about their talents, shortcomings, and identities while discovering ways to promote values of inclusion, diversity, and equity in different contexts.

Eligibility Criteria

Being Vietnamese undergraduate students currently studying at FFL, HCMUTE
Having a good command of English language
Being able to participate in the entire program, participating in the activities at MSU on August 1-4, traveling to Buriram on August 5-8 and returning to Maha Sarakham or returning to their home institution/country from Buriram Airport on August 8
Demonstrating leadership, solidarity, and social maturity by being actively involved in community or university activities
Showing skills and achievements beyond the area of academics
Demonstrating interest in promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in higher education.

Focuses

Transferable skills embedded in different activities
Palaeontology
- Sustainable development
- Social enterprise
- Environment
- Human civilization through arts
Inclusion, diversity, and equity

Scholarship values

Registration fee
Tuition and study materials
Accommodation (shared room)
Meals (Breakfast and lunch)
Welcome and farewell banquettes
All tours and entry tickets
Certificate of participation

Students are responsible for their international and/or domestic air tickets, visa fees and personal expenses. No visa to Thailand is required from Vietnamese passport holder, actually.

MSU INDIE Camp 2022 offers free pick-up services at Khon Kaen Airport on July 31 at 10:30 HRS and 17:00 HRS (GMT + 7/Bangkok) and free drop-off services at Buriram Airport on August 8 at 09:00 HRS (GMT + 7/Bangkok). Please use this piece of information to book your flights accordingly. If you travel by bus, we offer free pick-up and drop-off services at Maha Sarakham Bus Station on July 31 and August 8 respectively. Please provide your travel details in your email correspondence with us after you are selected.

Tentative program
August 1

09:00-12:00 HRS: Introduction to MSU and MSU INDIE Camp & Ice-breaking Activities
Lunch
13:30-18:00 HRS: MSU Campus Tour
18:00-20:00 HRS: Welcome Party
Staying at MSU Staff Condominium

August 2

09:00-12:00 HRS: Teambuilding Activities
Lunch
13:00-16:30 HRS: Palaeontology: Understanding the past & fast forward @ MSU Palaeontological Research and Education Centre
Staying at MSU Staff Condominium

August 3

09:00-12:00 HRS: Sustainable Development Goals @ Sustainable Economy Demonstration Unit
Lunch
13:00-16:30 HRS: Social Enterprise by Supaporn Eldredge, the owner of SUPA East Glamor
Staying at MSU Staff Condominium

August 4

09:00-11:00 HRS: Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
Lunch
13:00-16:30 HRS: How to make an impact video by Tossapol Chaisamritpol, Freelance Video Journalist/AFP
Staying at MSU Staff Condominium

August 5

07:00 HRS: Leave for Buriram
10:00-14:00 HRS: Visit Sawaisor Village, a sustainable community where villagers grow organic rice, conserve Thai cranes, and weave cotton cloth
15:00-17:30 HRS: Visit Phanom Rung Stone Castle
Staying at Phanom Piman Hotel

August 6

09:00-12:00 HRS: Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Project Assignment & Group Discussion
Lunch
13:00-15:00 HRS: Visit Chang Arena Buriram Stadium
15:00-18:30 HRS: Project Proposal Presentation
Staying at Phanom Piman Hotel

August 7

09:00-12:00 HRS: Project Video Production
Lunch
13:00-16:00 HRS: Project Video Presentation
18:00-21:00 HRS: Farewell Party
(Stay at Phanom Piman Hotel)

August 8

07:00-09:00 HRS: Dropping off students at Buriram Airport
09:00-14:00 HRS: Leave for Maha Sarakham

Important notes

A detailed itinerary will be sent to you with the acceptance letter via email once you are selected
We recommend you purchase the following insurance plans: 1) health insurance plan that covers necessary expenditure in case you need medical treatments or consultations; and 2) personal accident insurance plan to get cover against accidental death, injury & permanent disability.
Student participants bear complete responsibility and liability for their own care and safety.
The itinerary may be subject to change.

Registration