by Pongtham Khiaosakhu, Global UGRAD Exchange Student
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| Micka, Pimmada, Dr. Bogart, Ayaka and Doan @ the Covenant Ceremony |
Before I attended this ceremony, Ms.Vandy Kemp briefly told my orientation group about the Covenant Ceremony, and I thought that it would be a neat ceremony. In Thailand, we have a similar activity for the newcomers that is very sacred and superstitious. In this ceremony, most students dressed up formally and the president of the Student Government Association made a speech about the mission and covenant of MC. I think it’s a great event as the newcomers gathered and felt like we are part of this college officially. Some of my friends did not go there because they considered this activity nonsense and silly to dress up and touch a stone. But I don’t think so. There are many benefits students can get from participating. For instance, not only we are MC students officially, but it’s also the event that makes students realize the duty to be a good person inside and outside the college in order to achieve success in study life. My international friends and I enjoyed this ceremony and we are proud of being a part of MC.
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| Helen, Micka, Pimmada, Dr. Bogart (President), Ayaka and Doan at the Covenant Ceremony |
