Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: 26 in Vietnam graduate from Troy

Friday, February 29, 2008

26 in Vietnam graduate from Troy

Troy University held its first commencement ceremonies in Vietnam this week, graduating 26 students who are attending two schools that have partnered with the south Alabama school.

Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. spoke at the ceremonies, during which 13 students from Hanoi University of Technology received diplomas Thursday and 13 students from the College of Economics at Vietnam National University diplomas on Wednesday.

"We live in a changing world," Hawkins told the graduates in Wednesday's ceremony at Vietnam National University. "How many of us would have believed 40 years ago that an American university would ever hold a graduation ceremony in Vietnam?"

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.