Adaptabilities and preparation of university students Northeast to enter ASEAN Community 2015

Abstract

                   The Objectives of this research were 1) to study 2) to compare and 3) to seek guidelines for NEU students in their adaptabilities and preparations to compare ASEAN Community in 2015. The sample group of 410 persons consisted of 284 undergraduates and 130 graduate students chosen by percentage, mean, S.D., standard, t-test (Independent) and F-test (One-Way ANOVA). Collect the data were analyzed by percentage, mean, t-test and F-test.

                   1. On the whole the adaptabilities and preparations of NEU students to enter ASEAN Community were rated high. By aspects, listed in the high –low order, it was found that the highest practice was in habit followed by learning, self – awareness and antitheses. The lowest practice was in the aspect of increasing own capabilities.

                  2. In comparison, the following were found:

                       2.1 No difference was found between undergraduates and graduates as well as sex of students in their adaptabilities and preparations to enter ASEAN community in 2015. Exception is only the aspect of aspect of self-awareness in which undergrads and graduates rated differently.

                       2.2 In community the adaptabilities and preparations of students at the masters, and doctorate  and graduate teachers certificates, a difference the 0.05 level of statistical significance was found in the aspect of self-awareness. In other aspects, there was no difference.

                  3. As for the recommendations, the following were found: 1) the NEU should Increase teaching or prompting on habit formation and learning: 2) help to prepare students for working in other ASEAN countries:3) short courses on ASEAN community should be organized: 4) NEU teachers should increase teaching students on the history and culture of ASEAN member countries : 5) job market bulletin should be made to inform students of job opportunities in other ASEAN countries: 6) MOU’s between NEU and other universities in ASEAN countries should be sought to facilitate further cooperation: 7) ASEAN language center should be set up at NEU for students convenient access.