Today we went to an international engineering firm on the north side of the city. It was interesting to see other parts of the city, especially all the temples that lie on the north side. At the Royal Haskoning, we met with an engineer who talked us over some of his projects and received a tour. The firm was very modern and high tech, and many of the workers hailed from other … [Read more...] about Day 4 by Jimmy
This picture was taken on May 16 of a volleyball match between MSU and STU. … [Read more...] about Intercollegiate volleyball
Instead of waking up at 2:50 am, I now get up at 4:00 am. My body is adjusting to the time difference. Yesterday was a free day for all to rest or explore the city on their own. I believe it's much needed because that is what study away trips are all about -- allowing the students to integrate academics with cultural activities. I spent most of my time in the morning … [Read more...] about Making Progress
By Jimmy Oslica We had a very fun night last night on the town with the local students. We went into a bar called hair of the dog on a brightly lit street that they explained was their bar district. The bar was very interesting and it was fun to observe the social interactions of some of the Vietnamese students. After an unstellar morning, I awoke to plans of breakfast and … [Read more...] about Day 3 blog by Jimmy Oslica
By Jimmy Oslica The beeping sounds of motor carts are prominent amongst the city streets as a sea of cars and carts intertwine in an endless stream of traffic. The way people drive is one of the most fascinating things about the city so far. I made particular notice as we were traveling to Saigon tech university. We arrived at the university to see the students, all in … [Read more...] about BEEP BEEP BEEP