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Name: Study Abroad / Study Tour in Vietnam | ABROADER
Brand: ABROADER - Intern/Study Abroad
SKU: 201289
Rating: 4.91 (33 reviews)

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Location

Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi
- Danang

Term

Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Short Term, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Accounting Advertising Agriculture Architecture Biology Business Computer Science Conservation and Preservation Culinary Arts Cultural Studies Design Economics Education Engineering Finance Geography Graphic Design Health Sciences History Hospitality Interior Design International Business International Relations Marketing Medicine Nursing Physical Therapy Physics Pre-Med Public Relations Service Learning Social Work Sustainable Development Tourism Web Design +25

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Program Details

Program Type

Student Tour

Degree Level

Bachelors Masters

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

6600

Price Details

The program fee will be customized depending on the length and activities of your desired study program. The program fee consists of tuition fees at the host universities in Vietnam and Abroader’s enrollment fee. Abroader's enrollment fee is set to be $1150 USD/placement and does not depend on the length of your study (This set enrollment fee covers only the first month of your rent, if you wish to continue the housing arrangement, you will be responsible for the rent of the following months which ranges from $200 - $300/month).

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers SIM cards Transportation Visa Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Meals Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Jan 13, 2023

Last Reviewed: Nov 23, 2023

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About Program

As a developing nation in the dynamic Southeast Asia region, Vietnam has some of the best exclusive case studies for students in other countries to learn from, from small-scale & lower-tech agricultural production, an overloaded healthcare system, and ecological jeopardy, to cultural heritage preservation and business opportunities in tourism, hospitality, information technology, etc. Join ABROADER to study in Ho Chi Minh & Ha Noi two of Vietnam's most dynamic and fast-growing cities.

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Video and Photos

An insightful “greenery” industry visit to Coca-Cola

A field trip to Fujikura about the most up-to-date technology

Touching moments visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Lessons about the development of solar energy with SolarBK

Automatically exciting visit to Datalogic

Conserving renewable energy with Vietstar Meiden

Back to the history of Vietnam in the Temple of Literature

Tasty and delighted day cooking traditional Vietnamese dishes

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

As a representative of Vietnam education, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for interns from this community to intern in Vietnam with policies and procedures that apply to us and our partner host companies.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Impact

Sustainability

ABROADER’s Sustainable Vietnam program offers an immersive experience, educating participants on sustainable development and climate change in Vietnam. And it showcases sustainability initiatives by international and local companies and highlights the impacts of climate change in the Mekong Delta region.

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Ethical Impact

At ABROADER, we balance the kinds of experiences we offer and the expectations of our program to help the community and make an impact

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Program Highlights

A wide range of topics (culture, history, business & economics, culinary arts, architecture, etc.)
Practical learning experience for your students via customized tours and site visits.
Affordable program fees and accomodations included and based on your schedule and budget.
Unique Local Buddy System & on-site Program Coordinator providing participants with culture integration and 24/7 support
Customization of study program.

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Fun 4.95
Housing 4.6
Safety 4.65

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Vietnam has been an incredible experience for me. The colours, smells, and all the history and traditions have left a lasting impression on me.

I worked as a Communications Assistant at PanNature and learned how to explain complex ideas to different people. It was very interesting to see how environmental conservation works in Vietnam.

I also got to know the Vietnamese culture much better. I tried their food, learned traditional crafts and made new friends. It was great to feel like a part of the community.

Vietnam's history is amazing, from the ancient dynasties to their ability to withstand many occupations. I loved exploring the ancient temples and the markets. It was fun to see all the hustle and bustle in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

My GESI experience changed me in many ways. I now understand how everything is connected, and that we should be more sensitive to other cultures. I realized that even small actions can make a positive difference.

I'm very grateful to everyone who made this trip possible, especially to my mentor, Julie Le. She showed me so much and taught me a lot about cross-cultural understanding.

I will always remember Vietnam and all the memories, lessons, and friendships I made there. This experience showed me how important it is to engage with different cultures and make a positive impact on the world.

Thanks, GESI and Abroader, for giving me this amazing opportunity and helping me become a global citizen.

Pros

Gained a global perspective and understanding of other culture
Learned about Vietnam's history and explored ancient temples and markets
Immersed in Vietnamese culture, trying food, learning crafts, and making friends

I ended my time in Vietnam with a trip to Ha Giang, where I was mesmerized by the northernmost point of the country and all the memories it brought back.

The journey to Hanoi was such a memorable and amazing experience. Upon arriving I was met with some of the sweetest and caring people I've ever met. They helped me the entire way as I integrated with my new surroundings! Throughout my time in Hanoi I made so many lasting friendships, we went to so many different landmarks in Hanoi and explored the beauty of Vietnam. I will cherish my friends and time I had and can't wait for what the next chapter of my life has in store! Until next time!
Thank you

Pros

Scenery
Street Food
Friendliness of the Locals

Cons

Weather (Hot)

Had an absolutely incredible time here and possibly the best two months of my life so far. Really appreciated the support that I had from ABROADR with giving details about living in Vietnam and navigating different cultural norms, social norms, and an entirely new city. The learning buddies during my stay were particularly helpful, and more than being just strangers they really became friends on the trip. Entire team is extremely responsive and willing to help - they put so much energy in the work.

Pros

Great Staff
Tons of support
Nice Communication

The entire two weeks of the program was conducted well beyond my expectations. In addition to being informative and relevant to what I am currently studying, the trip exposed me to a completely new environment. Whilst this may, typically, be quite an overwhelming experience, the very kind people at abroader made us feel at home and ensured that we were on track with the program from day one. Thanks for the great memories and see you soon:))

Pros

Friendly local buddies
Food

The trip was extremely unique, guided by locals to ensure as “local” and authentic a trip as possible. Our tour was diverse and having left Vietnam I feel as though I have, because of this tour, a genuine grasp on Vietnamese culture, society, food and way of life. This trip has allowed me to make amazing friends I never thought I would and for that I am most very grateful. I would suggest to anyone who is unsure about embarking on a tour such as this one … take the step, you will find as I did that it will be well worth it

Pros

Authentic Experience
Diverse activities
Make new friends

Cons

Quite busy days

For the 4 weeks I was overseas, there was never a dull day. The program was clear and exciting. I am really happy I did this program and will never forget the experiences and friends I have made. They showed me all the tourist and local areas, which made the trip more enjoyable. Experiencing the different culture was a major highlight to me, as they helped me develop my Vietnamese. I felt safe with the people at Abroader and were always excited to hang out with us and know about our own culture as well. Overall the trip was amazing and I’d recommend it to anyone, it’s something I will never forget

Pros

Local buddies
Experiences

Cons

Lack of free days

What a trip, from day one right until the finish every day was something new. Facilitated by the local buddies and our dedicated, hard-working program coordinator Duy, our experience abroad was invaluable and allowed us to experience Vietnam and its culture in a way that would have definitely been impossible without them.
Industry visits were super interesting and something which never occurs when studying courses 'traditionally'. These definitely gave me an insight into how and where I might be applying my trade upon graduation.

Overall the trip was quite affordable too, especially considering we were away for a whole month. This was an unforgettable experience and I would recommend this type of program to anyone for which it is available.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Be ready just in case you have a really good time or make good friends along the way.

The study tour was a fantastic program full of cultural and fun experiences in both Vietnam and Singapore. Before the trip both of these places had been on my travel list, so when the opportunity for this trip came up I couldn't say no and I'm so glad that I did it. The buddies, the people I travelled with and the organisers made the trip even better. Industries in both countries were super helpful and our visits to these factories was one of the highlights. Networking with these companies, the food , cultural exposure, the people and the organisers made it a beautiful way to study our university course!! Thank you!!!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Definitely chicken feet! Sugar cane drinks were also unusual but they tasted awesome!

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

The South East Asia study tour looked like a great opportunity to explore both Singapore and Vietnam in an organized and exciting way. The prospect of having local buddies to show us around the city and help with the language barrier was a great relief. The university staff never hesitated to help the students when needed and provided good plans to mitigate any unforeseen problems that could occur while being overseas.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The University of Newcastle providers created a pre-departure guide to help give the students an understanding of what was required in Vietnam, what to expect and areas of concern to watch for. Additionally, prior to leaving Australia, there was a pre-departure meeting where things such as insurance and the must go places were discussed. The program provider and other university staff basically set up the entire trip; all that was required to organise on our own was the flights and vaccines required, making it nice and easy on the students.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

My advice for students wanting to go on the South East Asia study tour would be to just enjoy the trip while it lasts and take as many photos as possible, because, as cliché as it sounds, the time over there will go so quick.

It is important to remember that going on an overseas study tour is not just about studying the whole time. People are there to forge new friendships and experience a different culture. On this note, I challenge you to take the opportunity to study overseas if it is available to you.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The study tour will have the whole week planned out for you, so there is no need to worry about not knowing what to do.

In one week, there will generally be two eight hour classes and four industry visits. In between these, the week will be filled with cultural events, city tours, possibly some volunteer work and free time in the afternoon for you to explore the city on your own volition.

A typical afternoon could be spent walking the streets to find some great bargains at local markets, to eating the best traditional foods at the nearest food market, to playing indoor soccer with your mates at a local sports centre. The best thing is, you get to choose what you want to do.

While eight hours for a class may seem challenging, regular breaks are provided and the way the course is taught provides easier understanding of the content.

The industry visits are fantastic experiences and give insight into the workplaces outside of Australia. On these visits, you get to see the company/factory with a tour guide and ask all sorts of questions. The industry visits count to one weeks’ worth of mandatory workplace experience for the engineering degree, which is a great bonus.

Whether it's staying overnight at the Mekong delta or touring out to the Cu Chi tunnels, the study tour provides great cultural and historical experiences.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

The biggest fear I faced going into my overseas experience as an introvert was gaining independence. Throughout my life, I had grown accustomed to spending time at home with my family. I had never lived solely on my own before, and when I had gone on previous holidays, I was always with some members of my family. For the first time in my life, I was travelling to a different part of the world, just by myself, going to explore the unknown. This thought was daunting for me. Additionally, the language barrier was another small fear I had appropriated.

That thought process vanished in as little as a week into the trip. I made many new friends during the study tour through the orientation and welcome dinner, as well as group activities. The atmosphere and energy displayed by the Vietnamese local buddies at these events helped me to ignore the introvert side and to become more proactive with the other students. The local buddies taught us some fundamental Vietnamese words and phrases, and since they were with us on most activities, the language barrier was no longer an issue. Since both fears I initially had diminished, I was able to make the most of the trip and create many great memories.

How have your views/values changed after being on the SE Vietnam study tour?

The three weeks that I spent in Vietnam gave me a unique insight and greater appreciation into the world around me. Going to Vietnam has made me value the things I take for granted in Australia, such as just being able to drink clean water from the tap. I discovered that the people of Vietnam are so generous and forgiving. It was interesting to visit historical places such as the War Remnants Museum as I got to see a different perspective of the war invasion. Overall, the study tour provided me with a sense of gratification in both education and travel.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What position do you hold at Student Exchange Vietnam? What has been your career path so far?

Mo: I am the Founder and Director of SE Vietnam, with a strong desire to change the brand name of Vietnam in international education map. My experience is based on education and training, NGO and international cooperation.

Before graduation, I dreamt to go abroad for international exposure but could not afford. I also know many Vietnamese young people who have the same dream but cannot find the way out. I know that I must do something, both to create a more international environment inside Vietnam and to bring more chances for Vietnamese students to go overseas.

Later on, as the Director of International Cooperation, I visited 8 top universities in Thailand and recognized that they were not really better than Vietnamese ones, but they had a country brand-name, which encourages students of other nationalities to come to Thailand for short-term learning. Vietnam, the neighbor country, does not have that. This urges my ambition to promote education and training opportunities in Vietnam and nurtures my determination to finally start up with Student Exchange Vietnam.

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Mo: I have studied in Japan and the US via the government scholarship, one is AOTS, and another is the US State fund for the professional fellows. The inspiration to go just comes naturally from my inside. I am outgoing and adventurous. The other reason derives from my network with international friends during my time working in NGOs, which amazed me of the world diversity and encouraged me to get exposed more. I also believe that there are a lot of opportunities out there, overseas.

What about the future of the industry? How do you think study abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?

Mo: Let’s say, doing business in education is not the new term but it is somehow strange in Vietnam because of the traditional concept about education. Many educators keep thinking of education as a prestigious grant, not a service, which diverts the needed attention for the market (both students and industry) and keeps themselves behind in the international ground. But it will be changed soon since there is increasing competition among education providers nationally while the government has been more open and slowly started to push policies for encouraging internationalization.

In the next 10 years, students from Asia, Europe, America, Australia and Africa will travel cross and study at each other universities. There will be a circle of universities in the continents offering interchangeable credit programs which let students experience at different campuses during their student life.

What does the future hold for Student Exchange Vietnam - any exciting new programs to share?

Mo: In the long term, Student Exchange Vietnam is expected to become the office for the Vietnam Ministry of Education to support in internationalization for higher education and guide universities in opening and broadening their international network. For short term, we will conduct study tours, internship opportunities and programs to mix international and local students in sustainable projects, including, but not limited to heath care for minority group children, environmental protection at production firms, reforming soil and cleaning river. We offer the full package of service with affordable fees and local excursion included so as to create more chances for more young people to go in safety and satisfaction.

About ABROADER - Intern/Study Abroad

ABROADER was founded to help the local youth gain international exposure by bringing international students to Vietnam through internships, customized faculty-led, semester exchange, and service learning. Since 2014, we have been hosting students from more than 20 countries in the world and supported thousands of Vietnamese students in joining free...

Program Details

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Program Highlights

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

How have your views/values changed after being on the SE Vietnam study tour?

Staff Interviews

Mo Nguyen

What position do you hold at Student Exchange Vietnam? What has been your career path so far?

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

What about the future of the industry? How do you think study abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?

What does the future hold for Student Exchange Vietnam - any exciting new programs to share?