60 international students with 'leadership potential' attend summer camp at Ho Chi Minh City National University

Students of Ho Chi Minh City National University participate in many exchange programs between AUN universities - Photo: VNUHCM

In Vietnam, the AUN - VNUHCM Summer Program hosted by Ho Chi Minh City National University took place for 2 weeks (from July 7 to 20) with the theme "Climate Change: Impacts, Solutions, and Youth Engagement".

The summer camp at Ho Chi Minh City National University had the participation of 60 students from AUN member universities and 40 students from member universities, medical faculty and Ho Chi Minh City National University branch in Ben Tre province.

At the summer camp, students will learn about the far-reaching impacts of climate change on both the environment and society, and be introduced to the theory and application of circular economic principles and green development models.

Through case studies, discussions and group projects, students will analyze and propose solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and explore the role of youth, regional and global cooperation in effectively addressing climate challenges.

Ho Chi Minh City National University has also announced the list of 19 selected students to participate in three AUN summer camp programs in 2024 in Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei.

These are full-time university students studying at member units and affiliated units of Ho Chi Minh City National University with good academic performance, good English skills, leadership potential, good teamwork and communication skills.

Successful students will receive financial support from the summer camp organizers and member schools of Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Initiated by the National University of Singapore, the AUN Summer Program has been developed by the Southeast Asian University Network as the first international student exchange program organized across the AUN network. The program is expected to be held annually from 2024.

In its first year of implementation, the program will be hosted by 11 member universities and will be held in turn in the summer of 2024 in seven countries: Brunei (June 1-14), Indonesia (July 10-29), Malaysia (August 4-17 and September 2-15), Philippines (June 2-15), Singapore (July 1-13), Thailand (July 1-12) and in Vietnam (July 7-20).

The entire program is expected to involve about 2,000 students from 30 AUN member universities.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/60-sinh-vien-quoc-te-co-tiem-nang-lanh-dao-tham-gia-trai-he-tai-dai-hoc-quoc-gia-tp-hcm-2024052517131503.htm