Austrian Nursing Students’ Internship Program

A group of about 15 nursing students from the Paracelsus Medical University, Austria, came to visit the Faculty of Nursing Science, Assumption University where they have an opportunity to enrich their educational and cultural experiences from February 22 – March 7, 2020. The main purpose of overseas internship program is to strengthen long-term academic ties that make stronger collaborations and partnerships between BLNS and other universities. Two-week long internship program acquainted the students with Thailand health care system through a wide range of activities by doing site visits to private and public hospitals in Bangkok, and attending special lectures. Moreover, they have an opportunity to learn new culture as they were taken on sightseeing to promote personal and professional cultural awareness in different countries. BLNS will continue to promote a global network with many overseas universities that will develop long-lasting international friendships in the future.