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WVSU celebrates International Students’ Day

Words by John Felip Gerasol
Photos by Joseph Nebres and John Felip Gerasol

West Visayas State University (WVSU) took a stride in fostering global understanding and cultural exchange as it celebrated International Students Day at the WVSU Cultural Center from 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023.

On its third consecutive year, the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) organized the event at the WVSU Cultural Center, bringing together students, faculty, and guests for a day filled with activities aimed at promoting internationalization and fostering a global mindset among the University’s diverse student body.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Students to Dream More, Learn More, Do More in a Global Mindset,” encapsulates the spirit of the celebration by emphasizing the significance of youth empowerment, expanding students’ knowledge, and promoting collective action.

 

The event was a collaborative effort involving WVSU ILLO, the University Student Council, the University of Antique, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi in Thailand. Together, they organized a program aiming to engage 40 to 50 students per college and campus, creating an inclusive and enriching experience for participants.

The day commenced with a series of talks, presentations, and cultural performances, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and talents of the international student community at WVSU.

“I hope you have learned a lot and changed your perspective that internationalization and culture belong together,” remarked Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, the director of WVSU-ILLO, during the conclusion of the program.

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A send off for the Indonesian exchange students

For officially concluding the two-week academic stay of our Indonesian exchange students at the University, WVSU ILLO led the Closing Ceremony of “Creating Opportunities: The WVSU-ITS Student Exchange”, at the Research and Extension Building, November 22, 2023.


Together with their faculty members, CBM Dean Dr. Maria Corazon M. Samorin and CICT Dean Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion were present. The selected student buddies who provided company all throughout the duration of the students’ stay also graced the occasion.


The University praised the enthusiasm showed by Ghifary Muhammad, Valeska Enrona Sareeka Rianto and Muhamad Akbar Maulana, as reflected on their academic endeavors,as well as the eagerness of fully immersing themselves with the Filipino culture, traditions and cuisines.


“This may be the end of the 2023 student exchange program but definitely there’s more to this WVSU and ITS Surabaya partnership. I believe this partnership is written in the stars, it’s all meant to be. ” said WVSU ILLO Director, Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka, as she hints and manifests for more collaborations and partnerships with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh (ITS).