From 7th to 10th
September, 2012, postgraduates from Seattle University (SU) spent part of
internships in Vietnam. The event was part of the collaborative exchange
agreement between the two universities. DTU postgraduates welcomed the
delegation and they all had a memorable few days together.
SU postgraduates visit children at the
Danang Center for Dioxin Victims
The group
went to visit disabled children at the Danang Center for Dioxin Victims in Hoa
Vang. They donated gifts worth 100 million VND, including dining tables, toys,
candies, cookies and plants to the center.
Ms.
Charity MacDowell said: “I am too moved for words. We really had such a happy time
with the children. As a result of our visit, we now understand more fully the
reasons for their problems and the endless, long-term effects of the war”.
A meeting between DTU and SU students
After
their trip, students visited local companies in Danang, including the Military
Bank, the Danang Brewery, the Port of Danang and the Hoi An traditional trade
village. They also chatted with Mr. Le Canh Duong, Vice-Manager of the Investment
Promotion Center, Ms. Huynh Thi Hong Nhung from the Danang Center of Culture, Sports
and Tourism and members of the DTU faculty.
Mr.
Brian H. Campbell, an engineer at Boeing Aircraft said: “The trip to Vietnam is
a part of our MBA curriculum. This is my first time in Vietnam and I like it a
lot. As well as receiving much information about business in Danang, we have
had the opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture. I have made some friends
with DTU students and they have made my trip unforgettable”.
After
spending four days with their American friends, DTU students also learned more
about them. “American students study very hard and get into much detail when
they ask questions. Fortunately, we’ve had a great opportunity to become more knowledgeable
and to practice our English”, said Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Son from class K6 MBA2.
The
collaboration between DTU and SU was initiated in 2007. Every year, SU students
come to DTU from 1 to 4 weeks as part of their internships. DTU students also
travel to Seattle to participate in SU activities.
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