The creative model for freshmen welcoming activities in university: case study the faculty of mass communication technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

Abstract

This research applied the qualitative research methodology which used in‐depth interviews. A purposive sampling was selected to find 40 people who related to the activities. The results of the research are as follows: 1. Students who organized the freshmen welcoming activities did not have a risk assessment plan. They had only simple action plan. There were not only freshmen welcoming activities, but also welcoming activities for sophomore entering to their majors. Senior students only from the Technology in radio and television program (RT) appeared to have SOTUS system behind. 2. The freshmen, academic year 2020, wanted to participate in the activities because they want to make friends and want to be familiar with senior friends. Freshmen also wanted sophomore guide them about their studies and university lives. Freshmen understood their rights and knew how to protect themselves from uncreative activities. They thought that appropriate activities such as faculty sports, career guidance activities, recreational activities, singing and games. 3. Faculty members, staffs of the Faculty of Mass Communication Technology andoutsiders expected that the creative model for freshmen welcoming activities should organize sport games, recreational activities. Professional activities should be benefit to the communities and public service activities should build good image of the profession.