NEWSLETTER_ St Theresa International College, Thailand

A new graduate student tells about her experiences at St Theresa!
Ms Ratchadaporn Sangeunsak, who is now 22 years old, is expected
to finish her four-year Bachelor of Nursing Science degree
this year at St Theresa International College.
Ms Ratchadaporn, nickname Pad, told the STIC Newsletter
about her success story that she
was born in Phetchabun province. She studied at Padungwit Primary
School in Lomsak District, and then continued studying
further at the high-school at Suankularb Witthayalai High
School in Lomsak District, Phetchabun province.
After finishing high school, she decided she would like to study
nursing science, and as she also wanted to gain more English
proficiency, she decided to go to St Theresa International College.
“In line with the STIC‘s marketing strategy and introduction, I
have learned a lot and then decided to come here,” she told the
STIC Newsletter in an interview.
“Throughout the four years, I have felt a warm welcome, and I have gained knowledge
about nursing science and the caring for others, and then I feel proud when make other
people happy, and I feel happy with this pride,” she noted.
“I really intend to earn my living from the nursing profession for a while, and plans to
also do further study to be specialized as an anaesthetist , “ So far, I have not yet decided
or chosen where or which hospital I will work for, but I would like to go to be working for
a Bangkok Hospital or near the sea like in the South, as there are many branches of
Bangkok Hospital nationwide. However, it depends on the salary and welfare benefits.
“I have to pay back my loan of 400,000 baht to KORYORSOR. Also my family members are
farmers, not rich and I have a younger sister who also studies at Mathyomsueksa Grade
1, at Phetpithayakhom Secondary School in Phetchabun.
”My father is aged at 49; mother is at 45 years old. In the future, if I have a boyfriend, I
will look at other different professionals, not in the same field with me (nursing),” she noted.
She graduated in Nursing Science with a GPA of only 2.56 However she said she plans to
further study at the Post graduates level for a Master Degree soon.
“During my study, I also participated in the college activities, such as St Theresa Sports
Day (Games), “she said.
Cheer leader and a drum mayor of the brass (marching) band, Miss U League Cheering
Leader for the National Thailand University Games and playing saxophone. My strengths
or outstanding talents are playing music and playing sports, but a difficulty here, it’s about
time management between study and other activities.
“However, studying here is really good because of the strong English proficiency that we
can gain from here at St Theresa where some course subjects are taught in English by foreign
teachers. This is gives a good reputation for the College,” she remarked.
During the four years in the Faculty of Nursing Science, she was also chosen as the vice
Chairperson of the Faculty’s Student Union. She had many duties like organizing the meetings,
launching several projects such as the nursing lamping ceremony, creating brothersister
close relations activities , arranging the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day ceremonies,
Tree planting day, etc.
“ But to my great pride, I was able to show off my talents and abilities on several, occasions.
“ both involving study and practical activities, such as providing a tuition and lessons
to the junior students , as well as giving counseling services to help them” she added.
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