By Miss Siranya Buntornvorapun, BBA#13

On May 24^th 2007, the BBA International Program organized its annual Welcoming Orientation to officially welcome all parents and students of BBA 16.  Like previous years, the event was again held at the United Nations Conference Center.  Throughout the orientation, the new BBA students had the opportunity to learn much more about the program and about the experiences from teachers, alumni, as well as current students. 

Professor Kesree Narongdej (the president of the BBA International Program and the president of the Federation of Accounting Professions) welcoming speech marked the beginning of this year?s Welcoming Orientation.  Next up were four important figures of the BBA family (Associate Professor Dr. Kulpatra Sirodom, Assistant Professor Dr. Kangwan Yodwisitsak, Dr. Somboon Kulvisaechana, and Dr. James Edward Rubesch) who jointly gave the students tips and advices of how to lead and enjoy life at Thammasat?s BBA International Program as well as the opportunities offered here; topics that were touched upon related to the exchange program, clubs, and activities.   

To give the new members of the BBA family a more complete picture, a number of current students also shared their experiences, from the other side of the story, about selected clubs, activities, and camps that they have participated in.  Subsequently, Ajarn James Paul Fitzpatrick also gave us important insights regarding BBA?s strategic, international case competition. Professor Dr. Robert T. Green then led the alumni in their sharing of their opinions and advices, as well as their professional lives after graduation. 

To conclude the orientation, awards were given out to students with the highest GPAs in each year and from each major.  Students from BBA 16 who had the highest entrance examination scores were also awarded.  

All in all, would like send out our appreciation to all the parents and students for their cooperation and participation in the event.   Once again, congratulations to all BBA 16s. We warmly welcome all of you and wish you all the best in your university life here.