Vietnam Camp, Spring 2017
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An
15th-28th February 2017
Program Summary :
“ASEAN Youth Development Camp” was brought into reality with a goal of spreading awareness and knowledge amongst young generation in respect of ASEAN understanding as well as multicultural understanding. Following in the footsteps of successful camps in Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, etc. before, this spring we proudly present to you Vietnam Camp 2017, once again for the second time around.
What will you gain from this journey?
As participant assistants, you will get to interact with the students of National Economics University and VNU-HCM High school for the Gifted, sharing your own experience of living in such a multicultural environment like APU. Furthermore, you also join us in volunteering as providers of basic knowledge about ASEAN community while working out challenging yet interesting skill-building sessions. This whole process will strengthen practical skills that are vital to your future, such as teamwork, communication or leadership, hence a great influence on your self-development.
During this 2-week trip, you will have a full look of the must-see cities in Vietnam from North to South, immerse yourself into the daily lives of local people and taste different Vietnam flavors.
In the 1000-year-old capital Hanoi, you will get to know the mind boggling wealth of this city history by visiting Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature while trying out cheap yet delicious street food and sipping best drip of coffee on earth. Later, you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh city, a vibrant mix of old and new, with classic French architecture and sleek skyscrapers. Apart from another street food tour, you will also enjoy Ho Chi Minh city nightlife soaking up the stunning view of the city from rooftop bars that overlook Saigon. The best part of this journey is yet to come. Leaving for Hue, the Old Capital of Vietnam, we will explore the cultural heart and soul of the Vietnamese people before reaching the most famous beach city in Vietnam- Danang then spending a night making traditional lanterns and lighting candles floating down Thu Bon River in a graceful, historic Hoi An, Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town. And in Quang Nam, another province in the central part of Vietnam, a variety of cultural exchange activities such as plowing with water buffalo and fishing alongside local people are awaiting you to be a part of them.
Do not wait for an opportunity to come, step out of your safe zone and embrace it. This spring break in Vietnam, an invaluable opportunity to self-develop and discover a whole new world is in your hand! Start by applying today!
What will you gain from this journey?
As participant assistants, you will get to interact with the students of National Economics University and VNU-HCM High school for the Gifted, sharing your own experience of living in such a multicultural environment like APU. Furthermore, you also join us in volunteering as providers of basic knowledge about ASEAN community while working out challenging yet interesting skill-building sessions. This whole process will strengthen practical skills that are vital to your future, such as teamwork, communication or leadership, hence a great influence on your self-development.
During this 2-week trip, you will have a full look of the must-see cities in Vietnam from North to South, immerse yourself into the daily lives of local people and taste different Vietnam flavors.
In the 1000-year-old capital Hanoi, you will get to know the mind boggling wealth of this city history by visiting Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature while trying out cheap yet delicious street food and sipping best drip of coffee on earth. Later, you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh city, a vibrant mix of old and new, with classic French architecture and sleek skyscrapers. Apart from another street food tour, you will also enjoy Ho Chi Minh city nightlife soaking up the stunning view of the city from rooftop bars that overlook Saigon. The best part of this journey is yet to come. Leaving for Hue, the Old Capital of Vietnam, we will explore the cultural heart and soul of the Vietnamese people before reaching the most famous beach city in Vietnam- Danang then spending a night making traditional lanterns and lighting candles floating down Thu Bon River in a graceful, historic Hoi An, Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town. And in Quang Nam, another province in the central part of Vietnam, a variety of cultural exchange activities such as plowing with water buffalo and fishing alongside local people are awaiting you to be a part of them.
Do not wait for an opportunity to come, step out of your safe zone and embrace it. This spring break in Vietnam, an invaluable opportunity to self-develop and discover a whole new world is in your hand! Start by applying today!
Highlight :
- One-of-a-kind volunteering while travelling experience
- Teaching and sharing knowledge through Empowering ASEAN Camp & Connext Generation
- Discovering Vietnam from the North to the South
- Local exchange with ethnic minority