Winter Intersession Course
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Vietnam
HD495: Field Experience
3 Units
December 31, 2013 – January 20, 2014
Vietnam
The name Việt Nam (Vietnamese pronunciation: [viə̀ t naːm]) is a variation of "Nam Việt" (Chinese: 南越; pinyin: Nányuè; literally
"Southern Việt"), a name that can be traced back to the Trieu dynasty of the 2nd century BC. The word Việt originated as a shortened form
of Bách Việt (Chinese: 百越; pinyin: Bǎiyuè), a word applied to a group of peoples then living in southern China and Vietnam. The form
"Vietnam" (越南) is first recorded in the 16th-century oracular poem Sấm Trạng Trình. The name has also been found on 12 steles carved in
the 16th and 17th centuries, including one at Bao Lam Pagoda in Haiphong that dates to 1558.
Between 1804 and 1813, the name was used officially by Emperor Gia Long. It was revived in the early 20th century by Phan Boi Chau's
History of the Loss of Vietnam, and later by the Vietnamese Nationalist Party. The country was usually called Annam until 1945, when both
the imperial government in Huế and the Viet Minh government in Hanoi adopted Việt Nam. Since the use of Chinese characters was
discontinued in 1918, the alphabetic spelling of Vietnam is official.
Vietnam
Vietnam (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) is the
easternmost country on the Indochina
Peninsula in Southeast Asia
Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese dong
Population: 88.78 million (2012)
Official language: Vietnamese Language
Government: Communist state, Socialist
state, Single-party state
Schedule
December 31
January 1
January 2
San Diego (late afternoon) to Los Angeles
Leave Los Angeles (midnight)
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (noon)
January 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hue
January 17
Hue to Hanoi
January 19
January 20
Hanoi (11 pm) to Seoul (6 am)
Seoul to San Diego
Ho Chi Minh City
• Formerly named Saigon, HCMC is the
largest city in Vietnam. Under the
name Saigon, it was the capital of the
French colony of Cochinchina and
later of the independent republic of
South Vietnam from 1955–75.
Cu Chi Tunnels
• Population: 9 million (2013)
• Area: 809 sq miles (2,095 km²)
• Founded: 1698
• Weather: 79°F (26°C), Wind W at 5
mph (8 km/h), 83% Humidity
Water
Puppets
Hue
Capital city of Vietnam for
approximately 150 years
during feudal time
(1802–1945)
Royal lifestyle and customs
have had a significant
impact on the
characteristics of the
people of Huế, even long
afterwards
Perfume River
Cone hats
Incense
Schedule
December 31
January 1
January 2
San Diego (late afternoon) to Los Angeles
Leave Los Angeles (midnight)
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (noon)
January 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hue
January 17
Hue to Hanoi
January 19
January 20
Hanoi (11 pm) to Seoul (6 am)
Seoul to San Diego
Hue
Buddhism
• more monasteries than anywhere
else in Vietnam
• nation's most famous monks
• Thich Nhat Hanh, world famous
Zen master, originates from Huế
Thich Quang Duc
• drove to Saigon in 1963
• protest anti-Buddhist policies of
the South Vietnamese government
• set himself on fire on a Saigon
street
Gate of Thế Miếu (Temple of
Generations) within the Citadel of Huế
HD495 Field Experience
Location
• Field experience throughout the trip
• Primary site Duc Son Orphanage in Hue
• http://www.ducsonorphans.org/index.html
– Run by Nuns
– Up to 200 children
– Self-sustaining
• Restaurant, learn cooking, service
• Carving
• Soccer, badminton, hacky-sack
HD 495 Field Experience
Activities
• Compare/contrast perceptions of
– developmental stages
– interrupted development
• Consider how differences in case conceptualization
impacts planning appropriate services / activities
– range of ages and abilities
– locally available materials
• Engage in direct services
• Health - Teach hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.
• Education - Make / use picture books to translate concepts
• Some children have disabilities
– Teach developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate development
HD 495 Field Experience
Course Requirements
– 90 hours of field experience
• All service learning hours are completed during
the trip
• Primary site is in the orphanage in Hue
– Students will:
• Practice identifying developmental stages as well
as evidence of interrupted development
• Participate in creating appropriate services /
activities for a range of ages and abilities
• Engage in group reflection activities
• Develop a resume that incorporates this
experience
• Present their experience in one of the format
options
Trip made possible by
Phuong-Lien Ngo-Nguyen, MN, RN
• Nursing students will work in 4 clinics and
do home visits as well as in local hospitals
– HIV/AIDS on rise
– Family cares for patient in hospital
• Many can’t afford to go to care for family in
hospital
– Medical services 100% covered for under 6
• But few medical services in rural areas
– Don’t go until severe
– Use home methods
» Coining, cupping, pinching, steaming, balms,
acupuncture/pressure, message, herbs
Hanoi
Capital of Vietnam
Inhabited since at least 3000 BC.
One of the first known permanent settlements
is the Co Loa citadel founded around 200 BC.
First Western-style universities in Indochina
Halong Bay
Hanoi is the largest centre of education in
Vietnam.
Hanoi University of Technology students
wearing áo dà
Travel Information
Costs
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3 unit course through Extended Learning
Air Fare (estimated)
Program Fees (Lodging, Transportation)
Other expenses (some meals are included in
lodging - previous students suggested about
$300 works for meals, etc.).
Notes:
• Costs are estimated
• See Financial Aid
• Deposit ($300) by 10/21/13; balance due November 21
• Shopping ($300 = $40), fabrics, tailoring, HCMC best,
negotiate
• $870
• $1,400
• $2100
• $300
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Flights
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Air 31DEC T SanDiego - LAX time: tba
Asiana Air 01JAN WED LosAngeles - Incheon/Seoul(Korea) 1230A 610A
Asiana Air 02JAN TH Incheon/Seoul(Korea) - Saigon(Vietnam) 1200P
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Asiana Air 19JAN SU HANOI(Vietnam) - Incheon/Seoul(Korea) 1100P 600A/20JAN
(day use hotel / Korea city tour complimentary)
Asiana Air 20JAN MO Incheon/Seoul(Korea) - LosAngeles 430P 1010A
American Air 20JAN MO LosAngeles - SanDiego 140P 230P
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Fare: USD $1095.00/person (taxes and fees included).
Ticket is non-transferable, cancellation fee $300, change fee $150, ticket validity: 3 months.
Deposit required $350/person. (non-refundable). Final payment due 30 days prior departure.
*Fare is subject to availability.
**Last day for this promotion is 20SEP2013.
◄ December
Sun
Mon
Tue
Airbus ->
LAX
5
AM Leaving for
Hue
Hotel: ParkView
6
7
Leaving for Nam-Dong
Accommodation: Thac
Mo
Resort
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13
~ January 2014 ~
Wed
Thu
1 1230AM –
2
Leaving LAX
0600 – Arriving
Incheon
(Seoul/Korea)
1200PM –
Arriving Saigon
Hotel: Elios
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9
14
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19
20
2300PM Leaving 0600 – Seoul, Korea
from Hanoi
Tour of Korea City
1630 – Leaving for LA
1010 – Arriving LA
1340 – Leaving LA
1430 – Arriving SD
21
First Day
of School
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26
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27
February ►
Sat
Fri
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4
Saigon City Tour
Mekong Delta
Tour
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11
Back to Hue
Hue City Tour
Hotel: ParkView Hoi An
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Overnight HaLong bay
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17
AM - Leaving for
Hanoi
Hotel: Hanoi
Elegance
City tour
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30
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Notes:
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Travel Preparation
Passport
You have to have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months (that is, the
expiration date will be in July of 2014), if earlier than this date, you have to
renew it for the travel agent to apply for your visa. If you are a frequent
traveler, make sure that your passport has at least TWO blank pages. You
can scan your passport and send it to the travel agent when you give your
deposit for the flight.
Here is the site for renewal information:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html.
If you do not have a passport, here is the site:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html
Immunizations
Here is the site you can go to for recommended immunizations:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/vietnam
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What to Bring
List will be provided at pre-trip meeting in
November. Examples:
– 2 Bags (50 lbs each) but then 1 Bag (44 lbs) on interior
flights or a fee
• Washable/fast drying fabrics (wet but warm)
• Long pants for work, flip flops and walking shoes
• Nice clothes for activities
– Take prescription medications. You may wish to take
Tylenol, Pepto, and something for flight sickness,
heart burn, etc.
– Bug spray with DEET
Donations (optional)
• Soap, toothpaste/brushes, etc. (can be bought
there – inexpensive)
– Doctors make $150/month
• Anything that is from U.S. (inexpensive but clearly
from U.S., maybe has a logo)
– Items with Disney image, Legos, etc. for the children
– Items for our hosts (i.e. university students, etc.
• Fundraisers during semester so we can make a
donation to the orphanage