By: Ahmad Daniel Syah Ahmad Effendi
TANJONG MALIM, 23 November 2025 – International, Mobility and Advanced Education Centre (IMAC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), successfully organised the UPSI Global Buddies Training Camp 2025 for the 2025/2026 session at the Glamping Site, UPSI Adventure Park.
The programme aimed to strengthen teamwork, leadership skills, and overall readiness among committee members.
The programme was designed to build strong bonds among the buddies, enhance communication skills, and prepare them to effectively support international student engagement at UPSI.
Through a combination of structured activities and informal interactions, participants were encouraged to work collaboratively and develop a strong sense of responsibility as international students’ buddies.
Among the highlights of the training camp were team-building and ice-breaking activities, a barbecue and campfire night, and kayaking activities, which provided opportunities for participants to strengthen trust, teamwork, and leadership in a relaxed and engaging environment.
According to Professor Dr. Ramlee Ismail, Director of IMAC UPSI, the training camp plays an important role in preparing students for their responsibilities.
“UPSI Global Buddies are the frontliners in supporting international students. Programmes like this training camp help equip them with the necessary skills, confidence, and teamwork needed to create a welcoming and supportive environment on campus,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Nor Fadila Kasim, Deputy Director of IMAC and Advisor of UPSI Global Buddies, highlighted the importance of readiness and commitment among committee members.
“This training camp strengthens not only leadership and communication skills, but also the sense of responsibility and empathy required when engaging with international students from diverse backgrounds,” she noted.
Overall, the training camp reflected IMAC UPSI’s continuous commitment to empowering student leaders and strengthening internationalisation efforts at the university, while ensuring that UPSI Global Buddies are well prepared to carry out their roles with confidence and teamwork.