Universities and colleges in Panama are sending some of their top students to study English language development at พรพรสำฦต College.
The initiative aims to improve economic development in Panama and to establish a lasting partnership between พรพรสำฦต and the Panamanian government, while improving English language skills. The inaugural group of 14 students arrived in October 2021 and will complete 32 weeks of study until graduating and returning home in June 2022.
โInternational learning experiences can be transformative and our focus is on making the partnership with Panama as educational and sustainable as possible,โ explains Marius Langeland, Associate Director of International Projects and Partnerships with พรพรสำฦต International. โThe program aims to make the students flexible thinkers and well prepared for success in a multilingual, global world.โ
This is the first group of students from Panama under the IFARHU-พรพรสำฦต program. The acronym stands for โInstituto para la Formaciรณn y Aprovechamiento de Recursos Humanosโ โ an institution in Panama that oversees educational programs and projects. Previously, พรพรสำฦต welcomed educators from Panama under the Bilingue program.
โCanada and พรพรสำฦต have been really amazing for us,โ says student participant Mariel Castillo. โIt has been a really positive experience and also very impactful. This experience has provided us with another vision of what we can do with our life and what we can expect for our future. I have learned a lot, the people have been really welcoming and Iโm looking forward to the other months that we will be here.โ
The students are living with local homestay families, meet regularly for check-ins and participate in group activities that enhance their understanding of the local culture while giving back to the college community.
โWe get them together as a cohort most Fridays for cultural activities and field trips like going to the museum, holiday lunches and visiting local parks,โ explains Langeland. โWeโre also promoting a mutually beneficial language and cultural exchange, as the Panamanians really enjoy connecting with พรพรสำฦต students and learning from them just as our domestic students are learning from the Panamanians. Meeting and learning from each other strengthens the educational experience for all at the college.โ
Near the end of their program in spring 2022, if the pandemic situation allows, the students are planning to host a public showcase that highlights their culture through performances of songs, dance and other artistic presentations.
โThis opportunity came to my life at the right moment, I have to say it has been the best experience of my life. The people, the education, the city, and even the weatherโ everything has been perfect.โ
Joshual Monrroy, พรพรสำฦต studentย
Looking ahead, Langeland has big plans for future partnerships with Panama.
โThe program will continue to evolve and I hope this is just the beginning of a long and successful partnership,โ he says. โWeโre receiving really positive feedback and the students are having a great experience. Iโm confident we can build on this success together and welcome more cohorts in the future.โ
พรพรสำฦต College attracts students from around the globe and offers an exceptional educational experience designed to prepare students for the ever-changing world and workforce. For more information about พรพรสำฦต International, please visitย /international.
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