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Cultural Exchange: Insights from a Vietnamese Student

Explore Eric's perspective as a 26-year-old student from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on schooling, technology, daily life, and cultural differences. Discover his fascination with diverse American experiences and his love for snow and technology. Gain insight into Southern Vietnam's climate, religions, and traffic. An engaging conversation on language, school systems, and making new friends. Let Eric's story inspire you to embrace cross-cultural connections and appreciate global diversity.

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Cultural Exchange: Insights from a Vietnamese Student

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  1. Cory V. and Sara R. Presentation International Student Interview Vietnam

  2. ERIC Nguyen Tri • 26 years old • Ho Chi Minh City – (Saigon) in South Vietnam • Graduate School for Marketing • Traveled to Boston, Rhode Island and Singapore • Is amazed by the amount of diversity in America • He owns his own motorcycle • First time seeing SNOW

  3. Eric likes. . . • Television- CNN, Fox, & the Stocks • American Idol and Kelly Clarkson Station 95.7 WZID • Soccer & Volleyball • Thinks that snow is romantic!! www.kellyclarkson.com

  4. Facts about Southern Vietnam • 32 degrees C • Religions: Buddhist and Catholic • several different tribes & languages in Vietnam • China, Cambodia, and Philippians • Few cars Vietnam, mostly motorcycles • There is a lot of traffic, it is dangerousif one is not careful • Many markets in the city

  5. Technology in Vietnam • Technology is not scares in Ho Chi Mehin City but outside the city its not common • Use projectors in classroom • He watches TV everyday • He’s a recorder • Camera

  6. Schooling • Vietnam’s School grade systems Primary (1-5) Middle (6-9) High school (10-12) College- Only provides Ass. University- provides B.A • Lecture based • Very limited class discussions • NO religion in school

  7. Talking with Eric • WORDS/PRHASES Learned “Bach co khoe khong?" how are you “Chào!” Hello • A barrier- difficult to understand each other • Fun and entertaining/ able to laugh.

  8. We were able to find personal & cultural similarities & differences. • See how Vietnamese students use technology • Make a new friend!!!! THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD TIME ERIC

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