Vietnam
Touring Saigon’s China Town
Lucky me! I was the practice tourist for students from the tour guiding program. Motor bike to Cholon, Saigon China Town, banh beo for breakfast then the flower market, fabric market, Tien Hau Temple (goddess of the sea), palm salad and more for lunch. So fun! And helps me to better understand the curriculum to have seen it in action. Tomorrow I present my findings to faculty and staff.
Touring Saigon’s China Town
Lucky me! I was the practice tourist for students from the tour guiding program. Motor bike to Cholon, Saigon China Town, banh beo for breakfast then the flower market, fabric market, Tien Hau Temple (goddess of the sea), palm salad and more for lunch. So fun! And helps me to better understand the curriculum to have seen it in action. Tomorrow I present my findings to faculty and staff.
All in a day!
Beyond their hospitality classes, the College students here also learn English, exercise every day to music, oh… and juggle!
All in a day!
Beyond their hospitality classes, the College students here also learn English, exercise every day to music, oh… and juggle!
Week 1 Work & Play
It really is an interesting experience to review a tourism program while being a tourist! The College has programs in culinary arts, hotel management, and tour guiding. My review is based on the Vietnamese Tourism Occupational Standards, aligning the current tourism curriculum against the standards, but influenced by own travel experiences I must admit. So, here I am pictured with students, and also with performers at the Saigon Opera House show Teh Dar, depicting Vietnamese tribal life, amazing!
Week 1 Work & Play
It really is an interesting experience to review a tourism program while being a tourist! The College has programs in culinary arts, hotel management, and tour guiding. My review is based on the Vietnamese Tourism Occupational Standards, aligning the current tourism curriculum against the standards, but influenced by own travel experiences I must admit. So, here I am pictured with students, and also with performers at the Saigon Opera House show Teh Dar, depicting Vietnamese tribal life, amazing!
Leave for Change Training Session
Our University of Guelph group of volunteers are now trained and ready for our adventures. Malawi, Nepal, Bolivia, Peru, and me… Vietnam!
Leave for Change Training Session
Our University of Guelph group of volunteers are now trained and ready for our adventures. Malawi, Nepal, Bolivia, Peru, and me… Vietnam!
First Weekend in Rach Gia
My Driver Dung
Dung's family. Niece, sister, niece, and son.
Bridge leading across the river adjacent his home.
My driver insisted that I visit his stomping grounds and therefore took me out to his childhood village.
A little street food
Enjoying a little dinner with my Driver Dung and long term volunteer John.
I was asked to participate in a two hour English class Workshop with the English Teachers.Second Weekend
After a solid day of presentations with the group from the Hotel and Tourism Management and the Leadership group in the afternoon, I played some volleyball with staff members and then headed off for a great dinner with the teachers and Dean from the Hotel and Tourism Management. I later enjoyed a little karaoke with some staff and friends. Saturday brought a relaxing day and a great dinner and motor bike ride along the beach before enjoying some frozen yogurt. A well deserved sleep started off my Sunday. Did some work and tried to work out this blog system on my phone. Had a little swim and caught up on some emails. Will be having dinner with my driver and his family this evening as this is the only available night before I leave this Friday. Know for inserting photos.
Newly added program information to syllabus for Hotel and Tourism Management
New syllabus workshop on safety and security at hotels and resorts for hotel and tourism delivered to all the teachers today. New ideas and exercises to also be implemented for students in th classroom. Well received and engaging. Will post interaction video o photos later today.
The week continues with a few activities
Yet another great day with the students at College. Last night, they invited m to their ESL opening ceremony where there was some singing, dancing, English speaking, and a entire fun evening. These two students dance a beautiful to a beautiful song and made it th highlight of the evening. Before leaving, I also took part in son singing in thanks to my welcome. Also today, I received a beautiful t-shirt from a class for helping them learn some extra English. My t-shirt had a class photo of the entire class on its front. What a memorable gift. Thanks to everyone. I will wear it at he next class and will post it.