Bangkok--15 Aug--Asian Institute of Technology
Five hundred and thirty-two students from forty two countries, spread across five continents, form the latest batch of students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) for the August 2011 session.
Those accepted for admission at AIT include students from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Among them are Albania, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Mexico, Rwanda, Sudan, Tajikistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Welcoming the students on the occasion of Orientation Day on 10 August 2011, Prof. Said Irandoust, President, AIT, remarked that AIT is a perfect platform for not only learning, but also for forging lifelong friendships, connections and networks. “AIT is not a normal university, as it focuses on networking and learning through interaction and observation,” Prof. Irandoust remarked. He added that AIT is an International Intergovernmental Institute of higher learning, and unlike traditional universities, students would be awarded a degree by the Intergovernmental Institute.
Emphasizing the need for responsible interactions, the AIT President said it is incumbent upon everyone in the AIT community to be open minded, and show tolerance and respect. “This way we create a unique learning environment, by learning from each other, while enriching ourselves in the process,” he added.
Photo caption: President Said Irandoust (middle in green suit) is seen among the new AIT students.