We arrived Ho Chi Minh City on May 24th. Today is our first day trip.
We met at 8:00 am. I’m still in American time,so I was really dazed all day.
We went to University of Economics firstly. We listened a really detailed introductory presentation which is presented by Binh – a member of international relationship apartment in UEH. We knew a lot of informational about UEH. They have well-developed international exchange program. We also introduced Missouristate University in general. And then we visited the campus. I felt it is totally different from American college culture.
Next, we visited American center. You can see the beautiful sightseeing of the central city. And I knew about some main problems that will limit development of Vietnam. The no.1 problem is the energy and resources. I was surprised that Ho Chi Minh City has over 8 million motorbikes in the city. The drivers at here must have pretty good driving skills.
We had lunch in Vietnam Sandwich that is founded in 1980. I ordered a sandwich and one cup of coffee, it just cost about $1.5. I tried the coffee, but it’s sooooooo bitter!!
In the afternoon, we visited the World Leading Chocolate Decoration Manufacturer – Dobla. We visited the factory that how workers make the chocolate, where is the chocolate stored, and how to package the chocolate that is ready be send to foreign countries. And we learn how to make a small sharp of chocolate, the experience was really wonderful. But I’m not good at hand-making.
Then we went to a local fruit market. There are a lots of different local food and fresh fruit.
The first day is long and im really tired. But I really enjoy it.