Mapúa MCL Unlocks Student Mobility Programs through E-TALKS with UEU, Indonesia Exchange Students
By: Zoe Grace Buergo
The Office for External Relations and Global Linkages (OERGL) recently conducted Exchange-Talks, also known as E-Talks: Unlock your Global Potential: Take on the World through Student Mobility, held on February 15, 2024, at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) . The event aimed to inspire students to explore the world through student mobility program opportunities aligned with Mapúa MCL’s vision to build professionals equipped for the global stage.
The E-Talks event served as a platform to inspire and encourage students to participate in international student mobility programs. Furthermore, the event featured student speakers from the E.T. Yuchengco College of Business (ETYCB) students who recently participated in an international mobility program in 2023. The ETYCB students, namely: Antoni Ville R. Ricafort, Irish Jose G. Estoesta, Mark Laurens R. Corales, Princess Sarah A. Casas, and Khaira Marie B. Dulongbinti shared their experiences, expectations, and the valuable lessons they gained from participating in international mobility program. On another note, Sarasvati Devi and Ajriel Hakim, the exchange students from Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia stressed that participating in a student mobility program serves to be enriching and fulfilling to enhance a student’s English communication skills to connect with different nationalities.
It is firmly attested by the student speakers from UEU and Mapúa MCL that by taking part in this program, students can broaden their knowledge, develop intercultural skills, and prepare themselves to take on the world as professionals.
During the E-Talks, one of the key highlights was the introduction of the Arizona State University (ASU) Summer Immersion Program 2024 presented by the Director for Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement, Pearl Stephanie DL. Ulep. Ms. Ulep highlighted the ASU Summer Immersion program that provides an exciting opportunity for all courses of students interested in applying for an international mobility program at Arizona State University. By participating in such a good program, students can broaden their horizons, gain valuable cultural experiences, and enhance their global perspective.
The Assistant-Vice President for External Relations, Prof. James Ronald Mesina, expressed that Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna remains true to its commitment to expanding linkages and providing avenues for students to explore the world and expand their horizons through student mobility opportunities from various internationally renowned universities. During the open forum, Prof. Mesina enumerated several opportunities for students to “level up” their learning experience through global engagement for research, internship and cross-cultural immersion.
With the success of E-Talks, Mapúa MCL has demonstrated its commitment to helping students develop a global perspective and their global potential through international experiences.
Interested students to take on the world through applying in a student mobility program are encouraged to reach out to the Office for External Relations and Global Linkages at [email protected].