Reviews of Vietnam National University (VNU) | Vietnam

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Trang D

University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
Education, Undergraduate, CIEE

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Due to cultural and political barriers we were not given much opportunity to interact with local students. We were introduced to several students who were already studying English and wanted to practice their English, but besides this, I was unable to meet many local Vietnamese students.

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Trang D

University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
Education, Undergraduate, CIEE

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Apocalypse Now, is just one of several night clubs. Pepperoni's, and No Noodles are some of the best places to order food. Com Ga Hai Na (serving Rice and Chicken)is close to the living areas and is the most convenient places to eat during test time.

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