Internationalization took center stage on February 18 as a delegation of five students and a professor from Mohawk College Canada brought an exchange of ideas to West Visayas State University – Pototan Campus.
Dr. Raymund B. Gemora, Campus Administrator, opened the program with a message of welcome, highlighting the significance of global partnerships in shaping future-ready graduates.
Further reinforcing this vision, Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO), underscored the university’s commitment to expanding its global footprint. She noted that such engagements cultivate intercultural competence, academic mobility, and collaborative innovation—hallmarks of a truly internationalized institution.
The highlight of the afternoon was an interactive plenary forum where students took the spotlight—raising questions, sharing insights, and discovering common academic interests with their Canadian counterparts. The dialogue reflected curiosity, openness, and a shared drive for excellence.
More than a courtesy visit, the engagement symbolized the strengthening academic bridge between Canada and the Philippines—uniting learners and educators through shared aspirations in engineering and technology education.
By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO
