Loyola University Chicago Vietnam Center

Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay are popular destinations that our students visit while up in Northern Vietnam and kayaking is one of the best ways to explore their beauty! Not only will you feast your eyes on some of most landscape that took over 500 million years to form, but you can also explore the waters and coastal areas at your own speed. 📸:

Participating in the engaged learning section of our sociology course can enrich your time in Vietnam. Students that enroll in this course typically receive a service learning placement with DRD, which is an organization that focuses on English language tutoring for disabled Vietnamese adults. Engaging in this opportunity will allow you to connect with local residents in a meaningful way during your time in Ho Chi Minh City. 📸: &

From the white soft beaches to major cities to the rich history and culture and the must-try food, Southeast Asia has something for everybody! Ho Chi Minh City is a hub from which you can see many places in this exciting region during your time abroad with us. Your class schedule gives you many long weekends for personal travel with your peers, which is something our students clearly take advantage of given these photos! 📸: .views

Taking your degree overseas will open you up to a whole new range of experiences. After you’ve completed your application and committed to the program, Courtney recommends taking some time before you leave to learn more about your destination and the culture you will be immersed in. This will not only help you familiarize yourself with your new home but also assist you in discovering things you may want to do or see while abroad.

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Studying abroad with us can lead you to many new experiences. It could be eating your first bánh xèo, admiring the surrounding architecture, or riding on the back of a motorbike. You’re time in Vietnam will be over before you know it so .simmons recommends taking advantage of your new home and immersing yourself in the opportunities that arise.

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