In the middle of the semester, there is a long weekend, where many students take the opportunity to do some travelling. Some of my classmates travelled up to Hanoi, or did the Ha Giang Loop, some went to Singapore, and others to Malaysia. I took the opportunity to experience Hong Kong, which is an
Vietnam provides an interesting context concerning development questions. To better learn and take advantage of this, a field excursion will be organized during the semester. At the end of our 4th week here in Vietnam, we went to either the Bho Hoong or Dhroong village, where we got to meet the Katu people, an ethnic
Stepping off the plane in Vietnam, I didn’t quite know what to expect. Three weeks later, I’m amazed by how quickly this place has become a home away from home. From early morning bike rides along the rice fields to lively evenings in the heart of Hoi An, this city has welcomed me in more
Halfway in the semester we get a long weekend off, where us students can travel wherever we like. We were a big group who decided to go to Ha Giang and go on a motorbike ride up in the mountains near the border of China. To get to Ha Giang we had to take a
If you drive 2,5 hours from Hoi An and towards the border to Laos, you will find the Ka Tu people – a small ethnic group living in Vietnam and Laos. Recently, the whole class went as a part of the official study program on a field trip to two of their villages. We left
The first period of time is always a lot. This semester in Vietnam is my fourth semester with Kulturstudier, and it still is a lot to take in. The first few days, even weeks, at a new place are very intense. Especially in a bubble like Kulturstudier often feels like, there is so much to
In Vietnam, all students (unless you find your own accommodation), are divided into different student houses. We are about seventy students and we are put into houses with four to ten other people. If you want, you can pay extra to get a private bedroom, but most people share a room with another person. There
In this post, I will tell you about some of our favorite spots in Hoi An. The majority are food places. Keep in mind, that many of the best and most authentic food experiences are not necessary at formally established restaurants, but rather at smaller informal places. A good tip if you want proper
After having stayed here for a while now, and having talked to some of my fellow students, I have some good packing tips for you! Here are also some things to keep in mind when you pack. My very first packing tips is to pack less than you think you need! Most students tend to
When we first arrived in Hoi An, everything was very new and excited and overwhelming. After the first week or so, we started to find a routine for our days, especially Monday through Friday when we have classes. My roomie and I wake up at around 7am. She usually wakes up a little while before
