My name is Sopin Jirakiattikul and I work as a professor at the faculty of Economics of Prince of Songkhla University. I studied at the faculty of Economics of Montpellier 1 University. I finished my studies, Master and PhD, in 2010. I started by studying French language for one year before doing my Master’s Degree for another year. Then I did my PhD thesis in 4 and a half years. Before leaving for France I was already a professor at PSU. I went to study in France because I wanted to deepen my knowledge.

I chose France because there was a tight cooperation between PSU and Universities in France. This is why I knew I had to go to France to deepen my knowledge in Economics, I chose Montpellier 1 University. I had the chance to get a scholarship from the Thai Government (from the OCSC), I did not hesitate to choose France.

If you want to go study in France, do not be afraid. Even if you might need to use French for the day to day life, you can still use English for you studies or to communicate with your friends and professors. Moreover, such as in Thailand, the social security in France is very good and is also open for international students. Go study in France, you won’t be disappointed!