TSU International College
ECBA -Songkhla

Program Code: VSAMLTV2614 TSU International College-ECBA - Songkhla

Duration: 1 to 12 months (Starts on the 1st of every month)

Arrival Terminal: Hat Yai International Airport (Please refer to your acceptance email for specific arrival instructions, as the orientation meeting location varies by month).

Project Overview

The TSU International College & Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (ECBA) – Songkhla mobility project is an international volunteering and cultural exchange initiative hosted at Thaksin University (TSU) in Songkhla, Southern Thailand. The project bridges the gap between classroom language instruction and real-world communication by immersing university students, faculty members, and the surrounding local community in an active, English-speaking, multicultural environment. 

Core Objectives

• Foster Practical English Communication: Encourage students, lecturers, and local community members to speak and practice English confidently in everyday academic and social interactions rather than limiting it to textbook exercises.

• Promote Intercultural Exchange: Create mutual understanding by bringing international perspectives, traditions, and global awareness into TSU’s International College and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (ECBA).

• Support Academic & Social Engagement: Assist university staff and student clubs in organizing interactive workshops, language camps, and community outreach initiatives across Southern Thailand

Target Beneficiaries & Setting

• Host Institutions: International College (TSU-IC) and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (ECBA), Thaksin University, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla.

• Beneficiaries: Undergraduate and graduate university students, academic and administrative staff, and local youth/community members in Songkhla.

Key Activities & Volunteer Responsibilities

• Classroom & Teaching Assistance: Support professors and lecturers in English, communication, business, and economics classes by facilitating group discussions, conversational practice, and interactive learning exercises.

• English Club & Extracurricular Facilitation: Lead and co-host sessions for the ECBA English Club, conversation corners, and recreational language activities designed to build student confidence.

• Cultural Workshops & Events: Organize cultural presentation days, international social innovation camps, and cross-cultural sharing sessions for both university students and local partner schools.

• Community Outreach & Media Support: Participate in local youth engagement, sustainability initiatives, and digital content creation documenting intercultural projects in the Songkhla area.

Accommodation & Practical Arrangements

• Accommodation: Participants will stay on campus in a university dormitory featuring shared bedrooms, shared bathroom facilities, and access to a common room. Basic bedding is provided.

• Meals & Food Allowance: Volunteers receive a daily/monthly food allowance to cover their meals. Breakfast and dinner are typically taken at the university canteen, while lunch is provided or purchased at the workplace.

• Laundry: Coin-operated washing machines are available on-site at the dormitory for personal laundry.

• Internet & Connectivity: Wi-Fi is available at both the accommodation and the workplace. Participants who need mobile data while traveling around Songkhla can also easily purchase a local Thai SIM card upon arrival.