17^th September, mark the final day of UPM x ELS Virtual Cultural Immersion Progrmme organised (VCIP) by i-PUTRA with 210 Chukyo University Japan starting 13th September 2021. This programme is a joint programme between ELS Language Centre, Malaysia and in collaboration with UPM Buddies Association UPM.

The UPM X ELS VCIP, in collaboration with the local UPM Buddies Associations, is designed and curated to be an interactive and fun learning experience in a casual learning environment. Participants manage to get acquainted with our amazing local Buddies and learn each module together throughout the programme.

Image: Our local Buddies, Jim interacting with the participants in one of the breakout sessions

The exciting modules consist of an ice-breaking session, basic Malay language learning, and cultural exposure through Malay Traditional Dance: Zapin, The Art of Malay Dagger, virtual excursions and many more.

Image: Snapshot participants photo from the programme

It is honored to be invited by ELS Language Centre Malaysia to offer a cultural emersion program and introduce our beautiful country to the Japanese students. Despite the pandemic that has overwhelmed our world, we have become even more interconnected than ever. The virtual world has enabled borderless cross-cultural and academic exchanges to be made possible.

Prepared by: Nadia Zawani Hussin

Date of Input: 26/11/2021 | Updated: 26/11/2021 | sitiafiqah