Our day started on a very positive note and that was a tour of the Heineken Brewery. We were able to see how the beer was processed and packaged, there was also a little monkey in the warehouse! They have a very impressive water filtering system that they are able to release back into the city. We all got to try the beer there, as well as, fill a glass the correct way. I also … [Read more...] about 5-23-19
Today has been a very rewarding day from meeting amazing locals to eating in a restaurant with sand as the floor! We had a briefing in the American Center with another college from Iowa, there were two diplomats that explained what their job was in relation to the U.S. and how they are trying to help both countries grow. There was a coffee restaurant called The Legend across … [Read more...] about 5-22-19
Last pre-departure blog for this trip, next blog I post will be our first day on the trip! Focusing on finals will definitely help time go by, I'm looking over our itinerary and everything is sinking in that all of our hard work will pay off. I still need to start researching for the research paper, I have set my own deadline to turn the paper in because if I don't I will wait … [Read more...] about Last Pre-Departure Blog
Today we had our official last meeting and everything is setting in that we leave in 11 1/2 days! I feel very prepared and confident that everyone knows what is to be expected and what we need. I'm not as stressed about packing, I just hope I don't forget anything important and have some extra room for souvenirs. In class we reviewed the food and beverage policy, which is very … [Read more...] about Last Meeting
We are less than 2 weeks away from leaving and I feel like I am running 100 miles an hour to finish everything! I have my credit card all set up and ready to go, which was a huge weight off my shoulders. I printed out the Vietnam visa and about half-way done with the Laos visa. I need to make sure all of the apps are working and I'm logged in to make the trip a little smoother. … [Read more...] about Last Minute Items