Day 9 was another insightful day! We visited the Cat Lai Terminal for our final company site visit, stopped by the American Consulate, and ended the day with shopping at Bến Thành Market for souvenirs and gifts. The Cat Lai Terminal was an incredible experience. Watching cargo containers being moved left and right, some filled…
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Day 8: Peace, Pagodas, and Perspective
Today was filled with rich lessons on religion, culture, and history. We started the day at UEF learning about Buddhism, followed by a visit to the Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda, the same one President Obama visited during his time in Vietnam. Afterward, we had lunch, explored the Reunification Palace, and ended the day at the War…
Day 7: Lasers, Optics, and Games
A company site visit, an enjoyable lunch, and playing soccer and other exciting games with friends summed up Day 7! Coherent was our fifth company visit, and it was definitely the most technical one so far. Nevertheless, it was still engaging, mainly because of how much new information I was absorbing. If I had to…
Day 6: The Marvelous Mekong Delta
Day 6 was a blast—it was Mekong Delta day! We started with a two-hour bus ride to Bến Tre province, where I took in the stunning countryside, bonded more with the incredible UEF students, and laughed along to some hilariously off-key karaoke. As the city faded behind us, the shift from urban to rural became…
Day Five: Be Happy, Be Happier, Be Glass Egg
Wow, wow, wow! I can’t believe Day 5 is already coming to a close. This first week has flown by and was filled with phenomenal people and cuisine that is absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious! Today’s company site visit was to Glass Egg, and I was especially excited since I had my company presentation on them. Getting to…
Day 4: Heartfelt Missions and Floating Conversations
Day 4 was another action-filled day! We started off with a company site visit to VinaCapital Foundation, learned more Vietnamese language and culture, and ended our group activities with a peaceful water boat tour that offered a much-needed reset from all the walking. The scenery was stunning, and the conversations I had with the UEF…
Day Three: Profit, People, Planet
Day three blew past! I’m really starting to settle in and become more accustomed to the weather, culture, and fast-paced schedule. Today was especially enjoyable, and the FPT Software company site visit easily stole the spotlight. On a side note, with only three days in, and after drinking countless bottles, I can say La Vie…
Day 2: Soft Skills & Sustainability
Day 2 was another amazing experience in Vietnam! I learned more interesting facts about the Mekong Delta, received a Vietnamese name, and best of all, I tried more delicious Vietnamese cuisine. During our first company visit, GreenViet, I learned a lot about green buildings and Green Viet’s unique journey. Since the sustainable building market is…
First Impressions: Day One in Ho Chi Minh City
After countless hours of travel, we’ve finally arrived in Ho Chi Minh City! One of the first things, I noticed, aside from the humidity, was how powerful and unifying music can be across cultures. Despite the distance and difference in background, it didn’t take long to connect with the UEF (University of Economics and Finance)…
Introduction Post
Hi! My name is Kennedy Aderogba, and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh triple majoring in Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Accounting, with a minor in French. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing, listening to, and creating music, as well as reading historical fiction novels. I’m also originally from Tennessee and…