MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY AMERICAN CORNER
Mahasarakham University American Corners (MAC) is one-stop centers for information about the United States. They are partnerships between the U.S. Embassy in Thailand and host institutions. It is located in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science of Mahasarakham University. The MAC aims to foster mutual understanding between Thailand and the United States through a variety of means including satellite broadcasts, digital video conferences, hi-speed Internet access, and book and multimedia collections. The MAC are used to stimulate dialogue with individual citizens, organizations, institutions and the media by providing information and cultural activities.
American Corner Mahasarakham: Faculty of Humanities and Social Science,
Mahasarakham University, Khamrieng, Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham 44150
Phone: 043-754-367
Email: americancorner.msu01@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAC.MSU
"I have volunteered myself for MSU American Corner since 2017. The Corner has given me such amazing memories and I really appreciate the opportunity to have worked with talented people to contribute learning development to other people in my beloved community."
How marvelous to introduce you this particular piece of work I have done for MAC. I made this set of cartoons to help people easily understand more about MAC's background and how it actually provides.
My roles as volunteering for the corner are mainly to give visitors services regardless of providing English learning activities and being responsible for reception department. These are some examples of the activities provided, Movie night, Sing It, Public Speaking, etc.
MSU HOMEROOM
MSU Homeroom is an English learning community which is designed to help MSU students develop a shared vision, common goals and coordinated English learning activities which will in turn allow them to co-construct English knowledge and develop self confidence, learning motivation and English skills and abilities necessary for their personal and professional growth. Despite their levels of English proficiency, MSU students who participate in MSU Homeroom activities will be encouraged to explore their strengths and weaknesses as well as to learn how to enhance their strengths while developing confidence to work on building up their English skills and abilities in a more sustainable manner.
We provide different types of support to promote English learning among MSU students and to help MSU students overcome their fears and doubts about English learning as well as their own English learning abilities. We welcome students from every faculty regardless of their proficiency level. Our support services range from counseling, fun English activities, English camps, English classes, English learning videos, English tutorials and many other learning activities, all of which are tailored to suit students of all proficiency levels and talents.
"I am so delighted to be part of Homeroom family. I have learnt how to work with so many talented people and produced such amazing projects for MSU peers with the support of the General Education Office.
"I have gained lots of experience over the years, good partnership, organizing and problem-solving skills, mistakes, and connections. My time is well-spent when I am here. It is so wonderful"
"This academic year 2018, I was given a big chance to be one of Homeroom tutors to teach MSU fellows about basic English. My course was designed simply for all. It focused on Daily English Conversation by learning through EFL such as Directions, Call me bluff, Tongue Twister, Description, Ball Game, Hot Seat, Truth or Lie, Traffic Light Questions etc. This course aims to make the learners intimate with English, to grow positivity and confidence among them and to enjoy themselves."
MSU STUDENT AMBASSADOR
I, as one of MSU Student Ambassadors, play roles on behalf of all MSU students to represent the university. The responsibilities are included as follows, welcoming university's visitors, being a university tour guide, being part of the voice to promote university both nationally and worldwide.
I had joined the training program provided for being MSU Student Ambassador. Some of the program's session, there was a stimulation which involved different situations for us as ambassadors to solve.
It is so honorable to have worked as one of campus's delegates in order to get myself experience and useful skills. I am proud to say
"I am an MSU Student Ambassador"
English Access Microscholarship Program
The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged students, primarily aged 13 to 20, in their home countries. Access programs give participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States.
It was one of the best experiences for me in teaching English that I have ever had in my entire life. Once I stepped into the classroom seeing these middle school students, there was one question popped up in my head. It was "Will I do this great?". I was too afraid even to speak to them. When I started ice-breaking activities, my thought suddenly changed. They said "Hi" to me. So, it took my stress away. There was no more fear. I realized that learning how to give is something unpriceable but what I received in return seemed very heart-warming.