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Online international collaboration in teaching and learning represents a valuable investment in training university students to thrive in diverse global contexts. By engaging in such collaboration, students gain exposure to diverse perspectives, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and cultivate a global mindset to navigate the complexities of an interconnected world and drive positive change. This research seeks to examine the experiences of students participating in collaborative online international learning programs. Qualitative self-reflection involved participants writing daily reflections, offering insights into their experiences participating in this collaborative online learning. A total of thirty undergraduate students from Malaysian (n=17) and Japanese (n=13) universities participated in the four-day COIL program. Findings indicated that students had the opportunity to learn about diverse cultural perspectives and enhance their intercultural communication skills through the collaborative online learning experience. At the same time, students gained confidence in their English speaking skills. Eventually, this programme can serve as a conduit for building bilateral relationships between universities in Malaysia and Japan.
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