This past week was recess week! Unlike UH, NUS has a fall break that this year occurred at the end of September. In the break most local students study for upcoming midterms while exchangers tend to travel. I recommend traveling if you have the opportunity to but of course if you have exams right after recess week you may have to really consider if you can afford to travel or not. Thankfully, my midterm exams were two weeks after recess week so I felt I could handle my academics even with a trip.
For recess week, me and four other girls (Erin, Alisha, Phoebe and Phillipa) traveled to Vietnam. Before going to Vietnam I want to say that I had an idea of what to expect but I really didn't. I researched what museums, attractions and restaurants I wanted to go to but not much on the people, society or lifestyle of the country. So Tip #1: Do as much research as you can. Even if you want to be "surprised" by the new country, it'll still be a surprise because you're in a totally new environment, you'll just be better educated and prepared about the place. Watch videos, read articles and learn about some of the rules in the country. Also, be sure to know the emergency numbers (police, ambulance, etc.) and have your accommodation's address and number written down. Tip #2 - Prepare! Yes, you don't want to pack too much but make sure you're prepared for the weather, possibly getting sick and even losing your passport. Here are some of my tips for the things I think you would need to prepare for.
Those are my two main tips that can apply to any trip you take, whether its a weekend, recess or even before studying abroad! Here are a few photos from my trip to Vietnam.
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About MeMy name is Jackie Agena and I am a junior at the at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am full time student majoring in Management Information Systems and Finance. Categories
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