Our last official blog has come. It is quite surreal writing this last blog as my time in Vietnam is nearing its end. It has truly been one of the most incredible experiences of my life, making lifelong memories and friends that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Now that we got…

We began our day yet again with another cultural class at UEF. This time, our focus was on the history and religion of Buddhism.  Personally, I believe that the religion of Buddhism is a meaningful way to worship peace and humility. The pagoda was a beautiful example of demonstrating this. From the pagoda’s exterior landscape…

We made our way to our last official site visit and my personal favorite, Coherent. The visit was the first thing on our agenda for the day and although their products are quite confusing to grasp for some, it intrigued me and I wanted to learn more.  Coherent is building the next generation of electronics…

After a two-hour early morning karaoke session on our bus ride to the Mekong Delta, we finally made it to our departing dock that would take us to our first location of the day. We persevered through the early showers of the day on the boat ride to the first island. There, we were given…

Our morning started with our fourth official site visit to GlassEgg. Today’s visit to GlassEgg’s site left a strong impression on me, particularly the thoughtful work structure and office layout. As we toured the facilities, I was fascinated by how each floor was dedicated to a distinct aspect of game development. Floor 16 was focused…

We began our fourth day with a visit to the Vina Capital Foundation. Mr. Rad Kivette, the man who presented the foundation to us, left an incredible impression on all of us. His insights into the Vina Capital Foundation were truly impactful. It’s remarkable to witness the dedication and hard-work they’ve taken to address critical…

Our third day began with an engaging lecture on the role of green transformation in Vietnam. One aspect of Professor Minh’s talk that really resonated with me was the insight into how deeply air pollution has been normalized by the citizens of Hanoi. During the presentation, we watched an interview with a local resident who…

Xin chào! Tên tôi là Hao! Today marked the start of our first official site visit and classes. We began our day the same as yesterday, indulging in a warm bowl of pho before we headed off to UEF for our first classes on the history of the Mekong River Delta followed by a language…