• 22 Aug 2023
• 2023

Affirming the quality of training, UEH students won many impressive awards at the international summer camp “Summer Camp & Immersion Global 2023”

Towards “Training Global Citizens - Sustainable Action”, contributing to 17 SDGs, particularly Education Quality (SDG4.7), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with the Padjadjaran University Indonesia, has successfully organized the International Summer Camp “Summer Camp & Global Immersion Program” in Bandung, Indonesia, from August 6th to August 13th, 2023.

Summer Camp & Global Immersion Program 2023 is a gathering place for talented students from 10 prestigious universities around the world (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippine, and Germany) to experience, study, and work together in a multicultural environment.

Memorable moments at the International Summer Camp 2023

A 7-day journey filled with intensive learning activities and cultural experiences

During the 7-day journey in Bandung, Indonesia, students had access to knowledge about social enterprises, sustainable development and metrics, business model development for social enterprises, and the context in Southeast Asia today… Apart from learning in class, students can also visit businesses, experience culture and art, take city tours, participate in fun activities, practice skills, and exchange, specifically:

*The first day: Participating in the opening program and workshop with the theme of Social Entrepreneurship at Padjadjaran University Indonesia. Applying the knowledge learned at school, UEH students successfully solved two case studies, impressing international friends.

* The second day: Studying and working in groups to present a business model for social enterprises.

* The third day: Visiting the recycling factory, and observing the process of collecting, sorting, and recycling plastic, paper, and glass. Listening to the sharing from international speakers on the topic of Sustainability Impact Measurement and Oil Waste Management. In addition, students also took part in the cooking challenge and culinary discovery.

* The fourth day: Moving to Tahura Forest and joining the workshop of the professors. Besides the stressful study hours, students were also challenged with exciting outdoor sports activities. At the end of the day, at the Gala Dinner, UEH students prepared many special performances, sharing Vietnamese culture with international friends.

* The fifth day: Visiting Batik Komar and experiencing making Batik (Indonesian traditional fabric).

On the last days, students learned about the culture, history, and cuisine in Bandung as well as in Jakarta - the capital city of Indonesia.

Impressing international friends, UEH students excellently won many awards

Proving their capacity and affirming the training quality of UEH with the guidance Dr. Phan Chung Thuy - Vice Dean School of Banking, 25 students from different training programs, including Banking; Securities market; International professional certificate integrated accounting; Hospitality Management; Entrepreneurship Management; Finance have won many awards, including:

• The Most Active Summer Camp Participation - Tran Hai Quynh (KT.ICA01 - K48);
• The Most Popular Participant - Le Thi Ngoc Khanh (FNC03 - K46);
• The Best Business Model Canvas Group - Student Group of Dao Thai Minh (NHC01 - K47), Luu Tran Gia Linh (NH002 -K46), and Do Quynh Giang (KT.ICA01 - K48);
• The Best Assignment Group and The Best Business Model Canvas Group - Student Group of Nguyen My Hanh (KNC01 - K47), Hoang Le Chinh (ND001 - K46), and Nguyen Hai Anh (KT.ICA01 - K48).

With an internationalized learning environment, and a partial and full English-oriented training program, 100% of UEH students attending the summer camp were confident in their language proficiency and had IELTS certificates from 6.0 or higher or equivalent TOEFL.

A journey to learn, experience and discover

After participating in the program, Tran Hai Quynh - Class KT.ICA01 - K48 -  School of Accounting, UEH College of Business, shared: “From the perspective of a first-year student participating in this international summer camp for the first time, the experiences at UNPAD have far exceeded my expectations. Aside from receiving tangible benefits such as the excellent facilities of the program, what I truly cherished throughout this journey was the opportunity to integrate, exchange knowledge, and learn from other students from various countries through projects and professional discussions organized by the professors and local business departments. I felt the beauty of knowledge and kindness as the bond connecting me and students from other countries. Especially the extreme hospitality of Indonesian students towards the UEH representatives. The dedication of the professors and fellow students urged the desire that one day I will have the opportunity to contribute and support them with all my enthusiasm and eagerness.”

Hoang Le Chinh - Class ND001 - K46 -  School of Banking, UEH College of Business, shared: “Even though the International Summer Camp & Global Immersion 2023 program has concluded, I am still overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude for the opportunity to study and conduct research at Padjadjaran University (UNPAD). Among the countless memories created during the program, the unwavering dedication of Group 7 (Hoang Le Chinh, Nguyen My Hanh, Nguyen Hai Anh) in completing a continuous 6-hour essay stands out. After the program, I genuinely aspired to become a part of UNPAD. If I were fortunate enough to receive the Master Exchange Scholarship from Padjadjaran University (UNPAD), it would be a significant honor as a UEH student and a life-changing opportunity in my education and research. Furthermore, I could contribute to society, as encapsulated by the program slogan: "Who are you? - Changemaker". I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the partnership between UEH and Padjadjaran University (Indonesia), which has granted me the chance to participate in the Summer Camp & Global Immersion 2023 program. The invaluable experiences gained from this program would serve as a solid foundation for my ongoing personal growth and development.”

Video sharing the feelings of UEH students

The program ended with many meaningful experiences with international friends and has opened up many future opportunities for UEH students in the global labor market. After a week of returning to Vietnam, the students have started a new semester, completed their set learning goals, and promised to become the pioneering “Change Maker” generation leading sustainable change.

Some more pictures of the trip: 

News, photos: Department of Marketing and Communication, UEH College of Business