An Enriching Trip Never To Be Forgotten

AWIN SAYS :

2009-03-26T03:24:00.000-07:00

I have been looking forward for this trip to
mark the end of my academic semesters in NYP.
All i can say is that this trip was truly an
enriching experience and it was time worth
spent. It was inspiring to see the difference
of culture and the simple lifestyle they are
accustomed to. In vietnam, you can see how
mothers plying their trade while holding their
babies...Father's teaching their sons and
daughters to sell small items to tourists...
Its a harsh life..but how they have managed to
cope with reality all these while..have taught
some of us..never to take life for granted.
The opportunity to meet the students of
vietnam's uni of tech has also taught us
that no matter where u are, education is
important.

Finally, on behalf of all the participants,
Thanks to the NYP lecturers
(Mr Ong, Mr Khoo and Ms Lim) who made this
trip happen. It has been a pleasure working
with all of you.

Regards
Awin

WANIEE SAYS :

2009-03-26T00:23:00.000-07:00

At first,my purpose to sign up for this trip mainly because :

No.1 To take an aeroplane its my first time
No.2 Shopping! I heard the stuffs in Vietnam are cheap
No.3 Try traditional food of Vietnam I love food very much like i love my cat

Finally when 3rd March arrives, I cant wait to arrive at the airport
for the flight.Since its my first time and Ive prepared for the worst,
I stand by some ointments, plastic bags, sweets, chewing gum, plasters,panadols, etc because my friends told me their experience in airplane was quite a bad one.
Some says you will feel giddy when the plane take off, or others said you tend to be airsick and will vomit in the airplane and yadayada...haha
But so far i took the plane, nothing happen to me

So The First Day at Ho Chin Minh City, we visited :

1. Halal Restaurant for lunch

2.Presidential Palace

3. The Post Office

4. The Water Puppet Show

5. Another Halal Restaurant for dinner

6. Finally,Check-in to our hotel :)

The Second Day :

1. War Museum

2. Visit the University

3. Visit the Industrial Park

4. Shopping at Night Market

5. The Saigon Cruise for dinner

The Third Day :

1. Cu Chi Tunnel

2. Mekong River Boat Tour

The Final Day :

1. Final Shopping at Benh Thant Market

2. Say Goodbye to Vietnam at the airport

3. Hello Singapore!

During the trip, there are some unexpected situation that I was unexpecting it to be
When the first day we reach Vietnam, wow the i first thing i want to complain was
the freaking hot weather!
I was dissapointed with my uncle because he told me the weather in Vietnam was slightly cloudier than singapore, but in the end, he cheated me! (because i brought alot of windbreaker )
But i endured it all the way and drank lots of water :)
And the other thing was, The food! It was a dissapointment because most halal restaurant there serves indian food where it can be found in Singapore itself, except it serves differently.
I wanted to taste their traditional food but i was told that most Vietnamese food are non-halal
So I was quite dissatisfied.

But then, all those rantings does not matter to me now.
After all, all it matters was those ♥Friends Ive made during the trip
The joy and the laughter with them are still fresh in my memory right now
I wish those unforgotten happy and funny moments won't last and all these
memories would be with me forever.

The other thing was, i am very thankful for the opportunity given to me to go
around to see how others live at the other side of the world. Although the vietnamese
are paid small amount or live at the roadside, i could see they are happy with their lifestyle.
So now I've realised that money or wealth doesnt really provide Happiness to everyone. What matters to them most was the way they lived together as a family and provide family spirit to each other.

This Vietnam trip has been an eye-opening experience to me.
Seriously, the 4 days are not enough, i wish i could explore more :)
But this trip has made me to be thankful for all the things that have been given to me in this world that i know there are other people who are less fortunate than me.

XO
♥Waniee

Ruby says:

2009-03-08T09:05:00.000-07:00

The 4 days trip to Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam is one of the best trip I've been. A trip worthwhile for everyone. I love how people there aren't too hostile and always willingly to help even with our language barriers. I love how I'll feel nervous for those motorise travelling on the road. LOL. I've made lots of new friends; NYP-ians and the students from HCM, University of Technology.

I miss the time we spend together. And sure enough to me and to everyone else that four days is just isn't enough. Keep in touch guys! (:

KhooKC says:

2009-03-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

To all ladies and Lad, hope you've experienced a different lifestyle, culture and industry. It's cool to see such corporative and independant pple like you. I must say your mini-cinema was very innovative. And our shopaholic birdies; your bargaining and shopping skills overwhelmed me. Can work as a buyer next time lah... lol. Wish your new friendships will bring you endless joy and laughters. And of course do share your studies and work experiences too. Without you, the trip wouldn't be as successful and fun. Must thank Mr Ong for the months of nerve-wracking preparations he had to go through and Mrs Lim's strong support. Without them this trip would not be possible.

Hope this tune will brings you fond memories of the trip whenever you hear it :

All the single Lady(Lad), All the single Lad (lady)
All the single Lady(Lad), I'm a single Lad(Lady)
All the single Lady(Lad), I'm a single Lad(Lady)

You gotta let me go
Are we human, all are we dancer
My sign is vital, my hands are cold,
And I'm on my knees, looking for the answers
Are we human, or all are dancer All the single Lady,
All the single Lad, All the single Lady,
All the single Lad...

May tommorrow, be a perfect day
May you find love and laughter along the way
May GOD keep u in his tender care
Til He find us together again..

- Khoo KC -

Day 4: Ben Thanh Market, Transfer to Singapore

2009-03-06T10:09:00.000-08:00

Day 3: Cuchi Tunnel, Mekong River, Paddy Field,

2009-03-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

An A4 size tunnel entrance

Perfect fit! ;-)

Day 2: War Historical Museum, HCM University of Technology,Vietnam-Singapore Industry Park, Pottery Factory, Saigon Cruise Restaurant

2009-03-04T10:08:00.000-08:00

A group photo with student in Ho Chi Minh, University of Technology

Some questions were ask... How's Singapore like? Was it difficult to do a Engineering or Technology diploma?

"... we went to University of Technology, somewhere in the city, I made two vietnamese friends: one named Huang and the other zhong... we had good chat and exchanged email address..." - Haziq

Day 1: Airport, Presidential Palace, Notre Damne Catherdral, Old Saigon Post Office, Water Puppet Show

2009-03-03T08:53:00.000-08:00

Group 1 Students at the Presidential Palace

Educational Enrichment Trip to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (03 Mar 09 - 06Mar 09)

2009-03-02T08:36:00.000-08:00

Day 1:- Presidential Palace & Reunification, Notre Damne Catherdral, Old Saigon Post Office, Water Puppet Show
Day 2:- War Historical Museum, HCM University of Technology, Vietnam-Singapore Industry Park:
II-IV Vietnam Co., Ltd, Siemens Automation Systems Ltd, Pottery Factory, Saigon Cruise Restaurant
Day 3:- Cuchi Tunnel, Mekong River, Paddy Field,
Day 4:- Ben Thanh Market, Transfer to Singapore

Participants:
Muhammad Solihin Bin Rahim, Anna Ong, Celine Chua, Mohamed Marjuk Ali, Tan Wee Keong Wilson, Mohammad Munir, Aaron Chia, Angeline Lam, Cai XiuJuan, Chan Li Ying, Chua Hui Xuan, Chua Zhi Liang, Cindy Pua, Esther Seah, Firdaus, Germaine Goh, Ho Yu Ying, Javier Liauw, Kwa Ai Tong, Lin Chong Kai, Loh Kai Xuan, Lucinda Foo, Mastura, Mohamad Hanafi, Mohamed Haziq, Mohammad Fauzly, Mohd Khair, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Syahiid, Ng Siow Ching, Nicholas Kwok, Nur' Ain, Nur Fazilah, Nur Hidayah, Nur Syafawani, Ooi Xin Yi, Rahmah, Roy Lew, Ruby Choo, Ryan Lim Junwei, Sariman, Siti Hawa, Sri Julyha, Tham Yew Loong, To YiFong, Wong Shou Xiang, Yee Boon Kerng,
Lecturers:
Mrs Lim Lay Beng, Mr Ong Choon Wei, Mr Khoo Kee Chai Godfrey
Tour Guides:
Zhen Zhen, Hue, Tan