The University of Idaho’s director of the School of Global Studies (SGS) is seeing a decline in students seeking to learn about other cultures and she’s not the only one. “We’re just seeing a drop in students studying languages,” Rachel Halverson said. “I think part of this is the pandemic.…
The School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, launches Thailandâs first Doctoral Programme in Social Innovation and Sustainability
published : 16 Jul 2021 at 10:00
The PhD programme in Social Innovation and Sustainability at the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, Thailand, is open for admission from today until July 30, 2021.
On July 6, 2021, The School of Global Studies (SGS), Thammasat University, held the “Introduction to the SGS programmes” webinar to introduce its programmes to the public. The school is comprised of three social science programmes: 1. The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Social Entrepreneurship; 2. The Master of Arts in Social Innovation and Sustainability; and the newly established 3. Doctoral Programme in Social Innovation and Sustainability.
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After helping business suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic stay afloat with its “Foot the Bill” program, Vans’ most recent charitable effort saw the company give 320 computers to the Los Angeles-based School of Global Studies. Every student from grade 9-12 at the school which is based in downtown LA received a new Samsung Chromebook laptop plus other goodies like shoes, backpacks, hats and stickers.
Vans and giveaway partner EduCare Foundation arrived at the school in a large trailer with all the free product in tow. Even Steve Van Doren, son of Vans founder Paul Van Doren was in attendance, handing out personalized notes to students along with their laptops. As almost every student at the School of Global Studies (LASGAS for short) is at or below the poverty line and Los Angeles County schools are just now beginning to gradually resume in-person learning, the donation “makes it possible for students to remain in school [by] further closing the digital
Good mental health is in the stars
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Pilot project trains fortune tellers as mental health counsellors
published : 5 Apr 2021 at 04:30
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A mother of two, Nan reached out to her family fortune teller, Ananwam Monritthitrut, for guidance after falling into depression following a family crisis.
Her beloved ageing father had decided to marry a woman half his age without consulting anyone. The young mother had become emotionally distraught fearing that this would drive a wedge between her and her father, which led to insomnia and later suicidal thoughts.
Ananwam spent hours on the phone counselling her on how to manage her feelings at this vulnerable point. By looking into her past, he helped by navigating the conversation in a manner that helped her to sort out her emotions without entertaining ways to harm herself any longer.