ESP Biography



PAKPOOM SUBSOONTORN, STEP (Stanford-Thai Exchange Program)




Major: Bioengineering

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: G

Picture of Pakpoom Subsoontorn

Brief Biographical Sketch:

The Stanford-Thai Exchange Program (STEP) was founded by a group of dedicated and visionary Thai/Thai-American students at Stanford in 1997. The stated mission of our founders is to extend the inspirational opportunity to study at one of the best universities in the world to students who otherwise might face difficulty in studying abroad. Through all those years, the program has grown to become a strong tradition of the Thai community at Stanford. The structure of the program has been constantly improved in order to better serve the Thai participants. Through a competitive selection process which includes essays and interviews, 5-8 students from various places throughout Thailand are admitted to the program each year. The program is widely recognized among the Stanford community, and is the only exchange program offered to Thai students by colleges in the United States.



Past Classes

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H853: Thai Cooking (Papaya Salad: Som Tum) in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
One of the most popular Thai dishes is Papaya Salad called Som Tum. It's very easy to cook and it's also good for health because there are many herbs as its ingredients. This class will provide you with the information about the ingredients and also teach you how to cook. Bring nothing to class, just your enthusiasm to learn this tradiional dish!!


S909: Buddhism Meditation in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
Wanna know the secret of 2,500 Nirvana? A simple ten or fifteen minutes meditation can help you overcome stress and practice focusing mind and find an inner peace.