Today, we had our third site visit to VinaCapital Foundation. Personally, I think this was the most impactful visit so far, just because of the nature of the causes. I thought the way the foundation approaches the problems Vietnam faces was amazing. They target the root causes of these issues, starting from the ground up—beginning…
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Learning about sustainability at GreenViet
Today, we toured a sustainability company called Green Viet. Green Viet focuses on optimizing buildings to lower energy costs and decrease carbon emissions. The co-founder, Mr. Quang, spoke mainly about how “network is net worth.” He emphasized the importance of creating a startup and having loyal friends who will endorse both your company and you…
Day 2: A Trip to the TTT Corporation
Today we had the opportunity to visit the TTT Corporation factory in district 3 of Ho Chi Minh. This company styles, designs, and produces unique furniture for luxury hotels around Vietnam. These 10-15 million dollar contracts require a cooperative team to achieve a good looking final product. TTT recently put an emphasis on using sustainable…
Day 2 – First UEF Class and Site Visit!
Today was an amazing second day in Vietnam! First, we went to UEF to learn about the rural planning and development of the Mekong Delta River. We were taught about climate change, rice cultivation, aquaculture, and the sustainability of this region. We wrote about how our major can help us brainstorm ideas on how to…
Day 1: Vietnam
Day 1 in Vietnam, For our first day in Country myself and the group experienced a lot of culture shock and this started at breakfast. Rather than pastries and cereal which is normal for a hotel breakfast we were served noodles and braised chicken. This theme continued at our lunch, which was served family style…