Global Employability & Culture Experience in Bangkok, Thailand
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 17/02/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Employability trips, Extra-curricular opportunities
Ref: 10009244
Dates
Departure Date: 06/06/25
Return Date: 14/06/25
Costs
£1900: the estimated cost for travel, accommodation and programme (excluding funding). Students will also be required to pay for: UK and in-country transfers (£80) food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £1500
Booking
Accommodation: Shared hotel rooms booked by Pagoda Projects
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £400 as a contribution towards the cost of travel, accommodation and transfers (if included) after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £5 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Trip Profile
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Eligibility
All DMU undergraduate students are eligible to participate in this opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from:
- Students who have completed the Future Year programme with DMU Careers (*priority group*)
- Students with a demonstrable interest in Thai culture
- Students interested in working overseas who wish to gain insight into the working world in South East Asia
- Students who are performing well academically and would be considered excellent ambassadors for DMU
The maximum number of places available is 15. Two DMU staff members will be accompanying the group. Shortlisted students will be invited to a group interview to learn more about your interest and motivations in applying for this opportunity and outcomes will be communicated following the group interview. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.
About
In cooperation with our partner, Pagoda Projects, DMU students will spend a week in Bangkok in a programme providing the opportunity to explore a new country and grow in confidence as you transition from university life into the world of work. Students will take part in a series of guided events combining business discussions, company visits and interactive workshops with trips to popular tourists sites, cultural and culinary experiences.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and often ranked among the world’s most visited cities. With rich Buddhist tradition meeting lively nightlife, the city is home to all kinds of experiences as impressive as its internationally loved cuisine. And if you find yourself wanting a change of pace, there’s a myriad of adventures possible outside of the city, whether its waterfalls, diverse landscapes or elephant sanctuaries that take your fancy. Further programme information can be found on the Pagoda Projects webpage here.
As part of the DMU Future You programme, you could have the opportunity to head out to Bangkok for a 1-week field trip. You will:
To get a flavour of the what the programme will look like, watch the video of DMU students on a similar experience in Vietnam…
What to expect?
The programme includes: In country airport, transfers, return flights, hotel accommodation (x2 sharing in single gender rooms), breakfast and some dinners, 24/7 in-country support, full orientation and welcome pack on arrival and admission to activities and events. UK airport transfers will be offered, with students needing to pay an additional £80.
Your time in Bangkok will begin with a detailed orientation where you will be briefed on the activities, Career Journey Panel sessions with expert & entrepreneur. There will be a Final Project where you will be presenting at the end of the week to panel and DMU Staff.
This exciting opportunity is open to current first and second year undergraduate students from all academic programmes and will include a mix of employability and cultural activities including:
The cost of this opportunity is £400 (+£5 Carbon Levy) students will be required to pay this amount in one installment via the DMU online store. Students will also need to consider additional costs of any food and activities in the allotted free time.
Learning Objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of skills and competencies that enhance your studies and boost your employability. Through participation in this employability and cultural opportunity in Thailand we expect that students will: