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Cultural Orientation in Vietnam (The Itinerary)
Cultural Orientation
in Vietnam Update
– February 2023
We had our cultural orientation in Vietnam towards the end of February, and everyone had a blast! From day one, we knew this would be a fun group of people; as soon as they arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, the participants started to explore the city and began bonding together. Not only were they active participants in our classroom sessions, but also really enjoyed the Vietnamese language classes with our local co-worker, Lan Anh.
Not only were our in-class sessions helpful for the participants in their transition to Vietnam, but our excursions outside the classroom were beneficial and fun! We visited the Cu Chi Tunnels and took part in a Vietnamese cooking class. We also visited a local temple in Ho Chi Minh City to learn more about Buddhism and religion in Vietnam.
Finally, at the end of the week, the participants took part in a scavenger hunt in local markets, using only their new Vietnamese language skills to find the necessary items. This is always fun and helps to encourage them out of their comfort zone while getting practical experience with the Vietnamese language and the locals. One of our participants, Neil said, “I enjoyed the orientation week a lot. I feel it really helped me settle in.”
Throughout the week and during our many excursions, the participants were able to learn more about Vietnam and each other – we have already seen them bond in strong ways. One of the best parts about our orientation week is that it is an awesome space for the participants to settle into a new country while being able to do it with a cohort of others, all while sharing the same experiences. We often see life-long friendships come from this week; even after some of our participants head off to their placement school and others stay to complete the TESOL.
We are looking forward to what the next three weeks bring with those on the TESOL course and will also be checking in with those who have recently departed for their schools. Everyone left in high spirits and eager to start their new life! The teachers staying with us are ready for two weeks of theory and one final week of teaching practicum where they can put their new skills to the test.
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