MSU INDIE Camp 2023

 

If you want to make the most of your summer vacation in a new country, MSU YOUTH CAMPS 2023 is the great chance 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 2023. INDIE stands for inclusion, diversity, and equity.

MSU INDIE Camp is organized by the Office of General Education (GE) of MSU from 17-26 July 2023. 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 2023 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

1. Being Vietnamese undergraduate students currently studying at FFL, HCMUTE
2. Having a good command of English language
3. Being able to participate in the entire program, participating in the activities at MSU on July 17-26
4. Demonstrating leadership, solidarity, and social maturity by being actively involved in community or university activities
5. Showing skills and achievements beyond the area of academics
6. Demonstrating interest in promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in higher education.

Focuses

1. Transferable skills embedded in different activities
2. Palaeontology
   • Sustainable development
   • Social enterprise
   • Environment
   • Human civilization through arts
3. 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 2023 offers free pick-up services at Khon Kaen Airport on July 16 at 10:30 HRS and 17:00 HRS (GMT + 7/Bangkok) and free drop-off services at Buriram Airport on July 26 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 16 and July 26 respectively. Please provide your travel details in your email correspondence with us after you are selected.

Tentative program
July 17

• Introducing MSU
• Introducing the Camp
• MSU Campus Tour
• Welcome Party

July 18

• Teambuilding Activities
• Palaeontology: Understanding the past & fast forward @ MSU Palaeontological Research and Education Centre

July 19

• Human Trafficking
• Disability Rights and Inclusive Society

July 20

• Meet the mentors and Indie project members: Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity 

July 21

• Leave for Chiang Rai

July 22

• One-day trip in Chiang Rai

July 23-24

• Study visit to friends of Thai Daughters & A hill-tribe village for Maha Sarakham

July 25

• INDIE Project Presentation

July 26

• Leaving Chiang Mai for MSU/ Your country

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

• Registration is open at <here >
• Registration deadline: 10 March 2023

Selection process

• A selection panel from FFL will shortlist the applications on 11-14 March 2023
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 15 March – 19 March 2023
• Scholarships awarded will be announced on 21-22 March 2023 

Contacts

Nguyễn Thị Khánh Phương

Further information is attached below.