{"id":5797,"date":"2026-08-04T08:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=5797"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:45:02","slug":"iup-connect-2026-freshmen-fun-as-new-students-get-acquainted-with-each-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=5797","title":{"rendered":"IUP Connect 2026 \u2014 Freshmen Fun as New Students Get Acquainted With Each Other"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) of the Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, organized the IUP Connect 2026 event to prepare new batch of students for their upcoming academic year and provide them with the opportunity to get acquainted with fellow classmates, senior students, and faculty members through various fun and creative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-2.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-2.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was made possible through the collaboration of IUP senior students, who designed and facilitated activities to foster positive relationships between seniors and freshmen. The activities also helped develop essential life skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, task delegation, responsibility, and respect for others\u2019 opinions. All of these skills will help students thrive and prosper and settle in well at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5-3.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/6-2.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, new students participated in ice-breaking activities, games, and group exercises filled with fun and laughter. These activities encouraged everyone to open up, learn from one another, and form new friendships that will provide valuable support throughout their university journey. The event aimed to help new students confidently adapt to the learning environment of an international program while building a strong and welcoming network of friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-2.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-3.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/9-2.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The IUP Program sincerely thanks the senior students, organizing team, and everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in making this event possible. We warmly welcome all new students to the IUP family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-1.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_5797\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"5797\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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