CoEd and CPSPA host PUP and SWU’s Academic and Cultural exchange 2014

By: Melanie Jimenez

     The Polytechnic University of the Philippines-College of Education and College of Political Science and Public Administration through the Office of International Affairs supervised by   Director Maria Teresa Villar host this year’s PUP and Seoul Women’s University (SWU) Academic and Cultural Exchange held from July 18 to July 25.

“The PUP –SWU’s strong partnership which stood for six amicable years is an epitome of sincere goodwill and warm camaraderie…PUP and SWU have proven that there is no such thing as language barrier, only understanding,; there is no cultural difference but diversity; there is no racial color only beauty; and that there are no physical boarders, just mutual respect” said Executive Vice President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi in his inspirational message during the opening program last July 18. Moreover, He envisions that the mutual friendship between PUP and SWU would etch deep cultural and social contributions to both Nations.

Also, CoEd Dean Dr. Milagrina A. Gomez and CPSPA Dean Dr. Sanjay Claudio both showed their generous support through their contributions as co-chair in the organizing committee. The two college provide Ten student Buddies from their different Departments to accompany the Ten SWU participants all through out. The exchange program was filled with activities prepared by the organizing committee such as campus tour, Film showing, workshop, Cooking Demonstration, Culture, language lessons and folkdances.

                The Ten-day cultural Exchange concluded through a closing program last July 25 wherein  the Buddies and the SWU Participants shared learning experiences, tokens and messages.