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4.58 / 5 based on 10 reviews
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Payton K
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had found out more about the resident academic director who turned out to be very difficult to work with and not at all knowledgeable about the country.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The staff and professors at the Vietnamese university were excellent. As mentioned above, the resident academic director was less than stellar. However, the two Vietnamese program assistants were one of the best parts of the program.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Saigon can wear on anyone who spends too much time there. We were fortunate enough to be able to travel throughout much of the country, including to Hanoi which was a gem. I would recommend this to anyone who goes to Vietnam, if only because the tourist industry is significantly more limited outside Saigon, allowing for a more authentic experience.
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“Friendly and supportive environment to growth”
Anh D
Vietnam, Graduate
Financial Management, 2018
Overall
VNU (Hanoi) is considered as one of the biggest campuses in the whole city. It's really comfortable, has a football match, a specific area for indoor activities. The teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. The students are friendly, not always be competitive with each other, instead, they are very independent in their own ways of development. The University has numerous scholarships and opportunities (in many kinds) for students, ranging from financial support to experience oriented, sponsored by both domestic organizations and international funds and organizations.
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Pros
Strong ability in R&D, friendly and supportive; a lot of opportunities and scholarships for students
Cons
The library is not very useful; student activities are not very outstanding
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Trang D
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
Education, Undergraduate, CIEE
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is very hot in Vietnam. If you use any particular brands of toiletries, you should bring them (as they are costly and difficult to obtain in Vietnam). Pack light as clothes can be tailored cheaply and pack what you can part with because the water will eat your clothes.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Allow the students to interact with more local Vietnamese Students because we will all benefit from the experience.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Expect Mosquito bites -- so bring repellent.
Expect to get sick -- that's just a part of being abroad.
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Trang D
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
Education, Undergraduate, CIEE
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
A private grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was excellent. 1 US dollar = 15,000 Vietnamese dong.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Housing, Food, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The cost of living should be the most expensive as food doesn't really cost that much. And, if you like to enjoy the night life, expect to have your cash dwindle. It is also customary for one person to pay for everyone, so if you go out in a group of locals, expect to be the one who pays the bill (there is no splitting).
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“Je suis un guide touristique et interprete parlant Francais , Englais et Vietnamien depuis 2012. J'aimerais travailler avec des occidentaux.”
Phạm N
Vietnam, Vocational training
, 2008
Overall
Je fais un autre metier à mon education diplome, c'est pré- destiné. J' ai exp e rience dans la domains touristique et cuturelle Franco- Vietnamien
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Pros
Savoir bien la culture vietnammienne
Cons
Parler avec intonation francaise
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Trang D
University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
Education, Undergraduate, CIEE
Academic
Course recommendations
Overall the courses were fantastic and extremely educational and very facinating. Some courses you could not get them anywhere else but through the program itself.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
None, all the teachers were well aware of our excursions outside of class and accomadated our syllabus to fit our needs. We earned our grades!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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