MAIDS-GRIDS Orientation 2025: Welcoming a New Cohort!

We are pleased to welcome the 2025 cohort of students to the Master’s in International Development Studies (MAIDS) and the Graduate Program in International Development Studies (GRID) at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University.

On 4th August 2025, the MAIDS-GRID Orientation began on campus at the Faculty of Political Science. New students were welcomed with remarks from faculty members, introductions to the academic and administrative teams, and guidance from current students. They also toured the Faculty’s learning facilities and the wider Chula campus, gaining a first look at the resources and community that will support their studies.

From 5 to 6 August, the orientation continued with an off-campus retreat in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. Through reflective discussions, workshops, and cultural activities, students had the chance to bond with their peers while experiencing the program’s collaborative spirit. The retreat wrapped up with academic sessions on research preparation, thesis requirements, and the thoughtful use of AI tools, giving students a solid foundation for the journey ahead. It was a wonderful beginning that brought the new cohort closer together and set the stage for a year of shared learning and growth.

EI EI LIN

Communication Coordinator

MAIDS-GRID