Join US! 2nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition
April 5-8, 2025, Bangkok & Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Subject : Invitation : 2nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition, April 5 - 8, 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
Dear
We are delighted to announcement that the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific ( AUAP ) , in cooperation with the Mater's Institute Development Academic and Seminary ( MIDAS ) , NIMS University-Rajashthan-Jaipur of India, and Siam University, Bangkok of Thailand will organize the 2nd AUAP Student English Debate Competition ( SEDC ) , on April 5 - 8, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand on four ( 4 ) assigned topics below . Debates have a rewarding impact on student's skills and overall personality development . Such competitions mold student ’ s opinions and views on various subjects, preparing them to face the world successfully and professionally . We encourage all students to participating in debating to experience these benefits and develop into responsible, articulate and potential leadership adults .
TOPICS :
1. Is LGBT + inclusive sex education necessary in universities?
2. Are standardized tests effective in measuring a student ’ s abilities?
3. Is technology helping people become smarter or is it making them dumber?
4. Can organic farming be a sustainable method of food production for the future?
The competition aims for contestants including the following .
· Skill Development and Knowledge Enhancement
· Improvement in Critical Thinking and Listening Skills
· Confidence Building for Effective Public Speaking
· Broadens One ’ s Viewpoints and Knowledge
· Improved Retention of Knowledge
· Enhances Self - Expression and Self - Esteem
· Develops Research Skills
· Enhances Logical and Clear Thinking
· Acquires Critical Life Skills
· Key Skills Developed Through Debating
· Prepare for Future Academic and Professional Success
· Reasoning and Evidence
· Engaging Expression
· Organized Thought
· Highlight the benefits of cooperation teamwork, comradeship, and cultural interconnection
in daily lives
· Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration and Wrapping Up
On behalf of the AUAP Secretariat, we cordially invite you to nominate contestants more than one ( 1 ) team to participate in the 2nd AUAP Students English Debate Competition ( SEDC ). Each team consists of three ( 3 ) contestants and one ( 1 ) Coach . We welcome a total of thirty - two ( 32 ) teams to join the event on a first - come, first - served basis .
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and contributions to this exciting and enriching competition .
Registration Fees : Per person –
( Fees include hotel, meals, pick up and send off to airport services, awards, certificate and tour, gifts )
Members USD$550 ( Early Bird Until June 30 2024 )
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Non Members $650 ( Early Bird Until June 30, 2024 )
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Members USD$650 ( July 1, 2024 - January 31 2025 )
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Non Members $750 ( July 1, 2024 - January 31 2025 )
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Prizes ( Medal and Certificate )
Winner |
Cash USD$1,200 |
Medal and Certificate |
1st Runner Up 1 |
Cash USD$800 |
Medal and Certificate |
2nd Runner Up 2 |
Cash USD$500 |
Medal and Certificate |
Best Public Speaking Males |
Cash USD$100 |
Certificate |
Best Public Speaking Females |
Cash USD$100 |
Certificate |
REGISTRATION AT LINK : https :// forms . gle / x4E1Wwje8VR5iTx4A
DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION : February 28, 2025 .
Apply to become AUAP Members : https :// auap . org / apply - for - membership
For more information please contact the Ms . Supaporn Chuangchid, Executive Secretary AUAP through email:[email protected] or contact through phone, WhatsApp, Viber, : +66 85 768 7474