MPPM Summer Internship in Thailand

During the past Summer, two students of Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) programme have undertaken a very fruitful internship in Thailand.  Du Haojing was interning at the Center of ASEAN Community Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University.  Xu Yinjing has completed her internship at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University.  These opportunities are made possible through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Naresuan University, Srinakharinwirot University, and The Education University of Hong Kong.  

Du shared, “My internship was much more than an academic exercise—it was a journey of warmth and discovery. This experience reinforced my belief that good policy grows out of empathy and human connection, and that cross-cultural understanding makes everything more meaningful.”

With staff of Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University.

Xu reflected, “My two-month internship in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Srinakharinwirot University has been an intellectually transformative experience. The internship has not only strengthened my research and critical thinking skills but also reaffirmed my belief that effective policy-making must combine empirical evidence with empathy, humility, and respect for local contexts.”

With staff of Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University.

The collaborations reflect our commitment to fostering cross-cultural learning, strengthening regional academic ties, and empowering future leaders in ASEAN and beyond.