We wrapped up our Vietnam trip with a jam-packed day that started at Cat Lai Terminal. port, it was mind-blowing to witness the scale of operations. The sheer volume, 81 containers moved per hour and 18 hours to process a single ship, really put into perspective how complex and fast-paced global trade logistics can be….

We started the morning at the Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda, and I have to say, it was such a beautiful and calming place to visit. The architecture was intricate and full of symbolism, representing different values in Buddhist philosophy. Watching people light incense and pray in silence was moving, especially after learning more about Buddhism earlier….

Started off with the classic, pho and fruit for breakfast (no complaints here), and then we were off to our site visit of the day: Coherent.This visit was definitely unlike any of the others we’ve had so far. Coherent is a U.S.-founded manufacturing company that took advantage of Vietnam’s financial liberalization in the late ’90s…

Today was something special. We kicked things off bright and early with breakfast, before hopping on the bus for our Mekong Delta adventure. Even though most of us were running on minimal sleep, somehow the energy on the bus transformed into a full-on karaoke session. Who knew the road to the Mekong would turn into…

As always, our morning started with pho and fruit. After breakfast, we boarded the bus and headed to GlassEgg, a company I had very little prior knowledge of, but that quickly captured my attention. GlassEgg was one of the coolest sessions we’ve had so far. One thing that really stood out to me was the…

Day four in Vietnam began just like the others with a warm bowl of pho and fresh fruit for breakfast.  After eating, we piled into the bus and headed out to what became my personal favorite site visit of the trip so far: VinaCapital Foundation. As soon as we arrived, we were welcomed into their…

Our third day in Vietnam kicked off with what’s quickly become my favorite routine, steaming bowls of pho and sweet fruit for breakfast, followed by our daily ride over to UEF. Today’s lecture was one of the most engaging yet. Professor Minh’s dynamic presentation on Vietnam’s green transformation was not only insightful but also incredibly…

Xin chào! Tên tôi là An. Today marked our very first day of classes at UEF. After yet another life-altering breakfast, we headed to our morning lecture where we learned all about Vietnam’s key industries. From electronics to textiles, rice, fruit, and fish, Vietnam’s economy is incredibly diverse and globally integrated. One part of the…

From the moment I stepped off the plane, I could tell this trip to Vietnam was going to be something unforgettable. After over 30 hours of travel, we finally made it to the hotel around 1 a.m. Exhausted, I went straight to sleep, but I woke up refreshed and ready to dive into a new…

Hi everyone!My name is Anna Costantino, and I’m a first-year student majoring in Global Management with a minor in Chinese at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m originally from Lower Merion, PA (just outside of Philadelphia), where I played tennis at Lower Merion High School. I love to craft, read, and travel! At Pitt, I’m involved…