Outbound Study Tour & Student Exchange Showcase

In order to provide students a platform to enquire about study tours and student exchange programmes, the Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with Department of Soft Skills Competency, Division of Community and International Networking, Centre for Extension Education and the Department of Alumni Relations and Placement, organised the “Outbound Study Tour and Student Exchange Showcase” on 1 November 2016 at both Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses.

It aimed to provide information on a wide range of excursions and cultural activities, to explain the information on a variety of sponsorships available in the university, and to ensure on-going coordination across faculties, institutes, centres, divisions and departments through active coordination networks.

The “Outbound Study Tour and Student Exchange Showcase” also aimed to raise awareness of the importance of participating in a study tour or student exchange. Students will be able to expand their human network, enhance communication, language and other skills, broaden their horizons, become more open-minded, and boost their confidence.

Year One Electronic Engineering student Abdelrahman from Egypt said that, “We were dancing and playing games here. I learnt cultures of different racesand it helped me to adapt into Malaysian culture. This event also provides me a platform to get to know more Malaysian friends and a chance to ask anything about Malaysia.”

Abdelrahman (right) playing congkak

Year Two Early Childhood Education student Tan Hui Yin said, “I feel happy that UTAR always gives opportunities to students to explore new things. This event allows me to explore and understand more about different countries’ cultures and provides me a guideline on internshipsand student exchange programmes.”

 

Tan (second from right) learning paper cutting with friends

 

Chinese tea brewing demonstration

 

Students learning about study tours and student exchange programmes from UTAR staff