Activities for Khon Kaen, Thailand

Thai Buddy Program

The International Affairs Division (IAD) at Khon Kaen University organizes a buddy program for local and international students to exchange cultural information. IAD provides a special orientation and preparation meeting to selected Buddies, with a specific focus on Thai cultural Do's and Don't's. A variety of events and activities are planned through the terms which has previously included:

• Campus tour encompassing KKU highlights, student life on and off campus, health & safety, resources on campus, etc.
• International ‘national day’ events throughout the year depending on nationalities of the students
• Cultural activities such as Loy Krathong (full moon festival in November), Songkran (Thai New Year in April), and other religious days
• Farewell event

Cultural Immersion

USAC encourages you to get involved in the local community and campus. As a USAC student, you will receive a student ID card, which provides you access to all campus facilities and the ability to participate in university clubs, sports, and activities. Clubs are grouped into four categories: academic, art and cultural, volunteer, and moral and ethics.

Additional examples of immersion opportunities include:

• Volunteering
• Practicing your Thai and learning more about local culture
• Hiking (“trekking”) in local nature preserves and national parks
• Find activities such as silk weaving workshops, pottery workshops, natural tie-dye workshops, traditional Thai performance, Muay Thai, Thai Dance or Thai massage