Pangasinan State University (PSU) officially commenced the Academic-Cultural Exchange in Business and English (A.C.E.-B.E.) on April 30, 2026, marking a significant milestone in international academic cooperation.
The program, which ran until May 2, 2026, served as a dynamic platform for five student delegates from Nghe An University (NAU), Vietnam, to engage in a rich exchange of ideas and culture with the PSUnian community.
Throughout the exchange, the student delegates from NAU immersed themselves in a series of collaborative academic sessions and cultural workshops at the PSU Lingayen Campus Audio-Visual Room.
Together with PSU students from the different campuses, the visitors participated in interactive classroom observations and specialized activities designed to foster mutual understanding in the fields of language and business. These sessions went beyond traditional learning, featuring “Culture and Language in Action” segments where students engaged in icebreakers and dialogues to explore the nuances of local communication and shared traditions.
By working side-by-side on group workshops and interactive exercises, the participants from both universities were able to bridge cultural gaps and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse academic perspectives within the ASEAN region.
This exchange is a primary initiative of the Office of the Vice President for Local and International Affairs (OVPLIA), currently led by Dr. Renato E. Salcedo. Under his management, the program was designed to provide a training ground for undergraduate students in the fields of English and Business, while offering graduate students from the School of Advanced Studies (SAS) practical experience in handling international delegates.
The endeavor is strongly championed by University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas, whose commitment to internationalization ensures that PSU consistently fulfills its mission of providing globalized, high-quality education. By integrating international students into local classrooms, the university continues to cultivate a world-class environment for all its learners.
The successful implementation of Day 1 was made possible through the joint efforts of the Lingayen, Urdaneta City, and San Carlos campuses, the School of Advanced Studies, and the OVPLIA.
As the A.C.E.-B.E. program continued over the next few days, both PSU and NAU look forward to deeper cultural immersion and the continued building of professional and personal bridges across the ASEAN region.
