On Thursday, the class met in the sunlit courtyard of the home we stayed in the Mekong Delta to reflect on the issues we’ve witnessed with Vietnamese society. Countless ideas were mentioned, from improving public education and infrastructure to expanding the credit system and public transportation. These systems are basic components (more…)

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Experiencing three Vietnamese cities allows me to see the variations in culture, structure, and norms of society. Staying in Hoi An for a week was eye opening, especially when we met with the directors of a nonprofit called Action for the City. The leader of the initiative explained the many issues (more…)

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Ever since arriving in Hanoi four days ago, it has been a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement, anxiety, confusion, and amazement have engulfed my life these past few days. Just waking up and walking outside of our hotel the first day was shocking. The buildings were old and dingy, power lines were (more…)

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