It is honestly crazy to think that our time in Vietnam is already beginning to come to an end. Today felt like a great mix of everything that we experienced throughout the trip. It involved culture, business, history, and food. The day started off on a much lighter note compared to some of the experiences…
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Day 9: Temples and the Tragedy of War
Woah. I have to take a few breaths after a day like today. Today felt emotionally heavy in a completely different way than the previous days of the trip. The morning visit to the Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was calming and very peaceful, while the afternoon felt completely different. The War Remnants Museum forced me to…
Day 8: From Global Cargo to Local Cashews
Today was one of our most interesting days for sure! It consisted of two site visits to two companies that were filled with different strategies and skills that I saw at work. The day started off with a visit to Cat Lai Terminal and it was a very eye-opening experience. After arriving and putting on…
Day 7: Floating Through the Mekong
Wow. What a weekend! What an experience. What a feeling. It’s starting to feel fake. This weekend was something that words couldn’t describe. I’m going to try though. It started off with an early wakeup and a few hours by bus before we arrived. Walking into the resort was a surreal feeling. After a long…
Day 5: Gaming, Growth, and Global Connections
Today’s visit to Glass Egg was a very informative experience because I had very limited exposure and knowledge about the gaming and digital art industry before this session. Hearing the company’s story and learning about the work they do gave me a much better understanding of how big the global gaming industry really is and…
Day 4: Through the Tunnels, Into the Past
Day 4 at the Cu Chi tunnels was a very impactful and emotion-filled experience. It really put the Vietnam War into a different perspective than simply learning about it in the classroom back at school. The first tunnel felt easy and simple to navigate through as it was slightly larger and more comfortable. The second…
Day 3 blog post: Inside Vietnam’s High-Tech Future
Day 3 at the Dien Quan facility was a very interesting experience. It showed how a company with over 50 years of experience is adapting to a variety of modern technologies. It was especially impressive to see the scale of their operations along with how advanced their manufacturing strategies were. The most interesting part of…
Day 2: Life in the Flow of Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2 was a very unique experience. The hotel visit gave a new perspective into the luxury lifestyle here in Vietnam. It was extremely interesting to learn about the level of customer service and the focus on attention to detail that was described by the tour leader. I specifically found the detail about staying humble…
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1 was an amazing experience. Sitting on the top of the bus and going through the Ho Chi Minh City tour, a lot stood out to me culturally. One main thing that stood out was the motorbikes and the roads in general. It was amazing to see the number of people that use those…
Hi, I’m Jake
Hi everyone! My name is Jake Goldfine, and I’m from Boston, Massachusetts. I’m planning on studying finance and accounting. Outside of academics, I really enjoy sports, especially soccer and tennis, and I also love to golf. Being from Boston, I’m a big fan of all the Boston sports teams. On campus, I’m involved in Corporate…