We had another eventful day in Vietnam today. We went to the Industrial Park where VSIP
(the owner of the industrial park) talked to us about what their business does
in general. It was really cool hearing
how they deal with the government in Vietnam and to see how quickly industries
are going to Vietnam to make their products.
Then we heard a presentation and went on a tour with II-VI, which mainly
produces lasers, thermoelectrics, and optic materials. It was really awesome because they took us
through the factory where they made the products and they showed us the process
behind the materials that they were making. This has been my favorite company
visit by far to this point because it pertains to engineering and everything
was so interesting to see how they went from the start to the finish of the
product. After we finished the company
visits, we went to a porcelain shop, which was really cool because they had
things of all different shapes and sizes and everything was beautiful. I was able to get onto the roof of the building,
which overlooked the city. It was a
breathtaking sight that I will never forget.
We went out to dinner with the Vietnamese students again and I actually
had French fries at the restaurant. That
is the first time I had American food since I had been here, but I don’t miss
some of the American food as much as I thought I would. Following dinner we went to a karaoke bar,
which was a lot of fun. Sweet Caroline
came on and we all sang it together.
That was my favorite part of the day because we all took part in it and
everyone had a fun time singing the song together. It is really awesome seeing how much closer
we are becoming as a group on a daily basis.
Things I learned:
No one in Vietnam actually owns their land. It all belongs
to the government and the government can do what it wants with it.
Nothing is ever free.
Motor bikes are awesome.
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