“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
WEEK ONE IN VIETNAM
Orientation
On our first day in Dong Thap University, the school officials held an orientation seminar for all of us SEA-Teacher exchange students. After briefing us about the origins and significance of their university, we conducted a campus tour to explore and familiarize their, facilities, departments and school staffs.
Opening Ceremony
On September 13, 2023, Opening Ceremony was held and each university student representatives showcase their own talents and shared some of experiences that they have in their country. Traditional attires were worn by the exchange students to represent their university as well as their nationality. Exchanging of gifts and souvenirs were conducted after the formal ceremony to show one's gratefulness and gratification with each other.
Welcoming Lunch
After a tiring day, Dong Thap University (DThU) treat us to a welcoming lunch since we all deserved it. Plenty of Vietnamese cuisines were presented on our table which makes us feel delighted and honored to be served with so much food.
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Honestly, the foods are all amazing and delicious but as a person who's not fond of eating vegetables, I did not enjoy it but all in all the taste were good.
WEEK TWO IN VIETNAM
Visit In Future School
On our second week of staying in Vietnam under the provision of DThU, we visited the school (Future School) that we're going to conduct our demo lessons. Future School accepted as wholeheartedly as they prepared a short program for us exchange students about the significance of the campus as well as they share some of the previous batches that resides in their school.
Class Observation
On the next day, we exchange students conducted a class observation on the Future School. We we're tasked to gain information about the ways of teaching and how they conduct or start a lesson in the class. Usually, the teacher start their class with motivational activities or exercises to boost the mind and body of their students in which it is similar in the Philippines.
LAST WEEK IN VIETNAM
Girl's Night Out
After four executive days of conducting lesson demos, we deserve a refresher. All Filipino group decided to go out at night to relieve from stress in making lesson plan and instructional materials for demos. The group went to a famous rooftop cafe in Cao Lanh City which is called "B.O.B", known for its varieties of coffee, fresh fruit tea's and milk tea in which customers like us eager to try and taste.
Farewell Treat
A farewell treat for us by Teacher Ana, a Filipino Teacher in Vietnam who's currently teaching English Language in Future School. Teacher Ana is God-gift from heaven to us since she's the one guiding and supporting us in our journey in conducting lesson demos. We are very grateful to have her and in a very short period of time, we spent a lot creating wonderful memories.