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Friday, February 13, 2009

First US university opens rep. office in Vietnam

The Loyola University of Chicago (LUC) received permission earlier this month to set up a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the first US university to have an office in Vietnam.
Under its licence, the office will work to promote cooperation between LUC and Vietnamese universities and training establishments and develop education and training cooperation programmes in line with Vietnam ’s educational development.
LUC has so far set up ties with two Hanoi universiteis with a cooperative agreement with the Hanoi National University signed during a Vietnam visit by the university’s leader, Dr Michael Garanzini, in July 2007 and another signed with the Hanoi Medical University in January last year.
Last month, LUC and the Ho Chi Minh City National University signed a cooperative project under which the two sides will jointly organise training courses in Vietnam for US students and research tours in Chicago for management staff of Vietnamese universities and colleges.
The first “Studying in Vietnam ” course is scheduled to open in June this year.
Targeting a long-term education and research cooperation in Vietnam , LUC has organised a cultural exchange programme for its professors and training staff. The first Vietnam visit as part of the programme was conducted in mid-2008 in Ho Chi Minh City and central provinces.
Source: VNA

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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.