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Posted July 16, 2013 Experiential Program

On the Menu: Snails

This particular dish (snails), a Vietnamese delicacy, is served steamed. It possesses a unique texture and a bland taste on its own. Locals however, are accustomed to a more superior … Continue Reading On the Menu: Snails

Posted July 15, 2013 Global Short Programs

The Best Bits of Agro-Waste

Now I’m at the end of the summer program at UTM, my favourite parts were the jungle trip, where we camped and learnt valuable survival skills. As well as the … Continue Reading The Best Bits of Agro-Waste

Posted July 10, 2013 China

A week in China flies by…

I cannot believe that I’ve already been here for a week. In fact, since I arrived before the course started – it’s already been more than a week! It was … Continue Reading A week in China flies by…

Posted July 10, 20131 Comment Experiential Program

Xin chàu! ANZ and VietStar

July 5 2013 Xin chàu! Today I am writing from Ho Chi Minh City. In our action packed day I learnt all about rubbish juice (aka leachate), banh xeo (vietnamese … Continue Reading Xin chàu! ANZ and VietStar

Posted July 4, 2013 Experiential Program

A Vietnamese Acrostic Poem

3 July 2013 To capture the excitement of an action-packed day I have decided to write a short acrostic poem: Ventured to the Hoa Binh province, a beautiful rural area … Continue Reading A Vietnamese Acrostic Poem

Posted July 3, 2013 Experiential Program

Good Morning Vietnam!

The Changemakers have had a roaring start, in our first 48 hours we have had four visits including the Australian Embassy, an NGO called East Meets West, the Vietnamese Microfinance … Continue Reading Good Morning Vietnam!