Chiang Mai Exchange Program

Chiang Mai University Faculty of Nursing Exchange Program

Following the Chiang Mai Hosting Program , a group of MPNU students travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a week of study abroad each year. Our students reside on the CMU campus in the Faculty of Nursing’s international dormitory after being greeted at the airport by CMU students. Students participate in a variety of on- and off-campus activities during their stay.

The week begins with an introduction to the CMU Faculty of Nursing, a campus tour, and a presentation on nursing education in Thailand. Through a series of lectures by CMU faculty, students learn about the Thai health care system. After morning lectures, students are taken on site visits to healthcare facilities such as the University Hospital, local clinics, and centers for Thai traditional medicine.

At the end of the week, students deliver a wrap-up presentation in English on what they have learned over the week. This is followed by a student exchange party organized by CMU International Program students. The party includes traditional food of Chiang Mai, traditional Thai dances, music, and games.

On weekends, students are accompanied by CMU students on sightseeing tours to cultural sites, elephant camps, and night markets.

After returning to Japan, our students write reports and make posters about their experiences to present to other students on campus, as well as the community at the school festival and open campus events.