Vietnam Study Abroad

Study Abroad in Vietnam

Studying Abroad in Vietnam is available in a variety of different forms including Volunteer & Intern, etc.

Vietnam Overview

Visitors to Vietnam may arrive with pre-conceived notions based on historical events and popular myths, but both will leave with a different impression altogether! With a capital in the north and its largest city in the south, it is easy for travelers to fly in at one end and out the other without doubling back. Saigon is the more modern and cosmopolitan of the two, with English-speaking guides and upscale nightlife. Hanoi offers a fascinating look into Vietnamese history, architecture and scenery.

Vietnam offers 3,000 kilometers of widely varied yet distinctly Asian coastline. You will find that boat trips are common and necessary when visiting the best of Vietnam. Places such as Nha Trang can be packed with tourists during the busier months, but if you have time and desire you can find an isolated hideaway such as Ho Coc.

You'll want to spend time in Vietnam to explore the vibrant culture and see a side of Asia that many Western travelers avoid. Arguably the most stable Communist stronghold in Asia, Vietnam is quietly struggling to grow their economy while not losing too many communist ideals. Perhaps less refined than Thailand and harder to get to than a major hub, but the trip is guaranteed to be something out of the ordinary and beyond the average traveler's expectations.

Hanoi: This ancient capital city offers historical and natural delights alike. Admittedly less modern than Saigon or other major Asian cities, Hanoi has a charm about its typically Vietnamese architecture and lifestyle.

Saigon: Saigon is just 300 years old, relatively young for an Asian city. The youth shows with Saigon's boundless energy and resilience. Saigon offers an refined nightlife and international cosmopolitan atmosphere. Culture here is less strictly Vietnamese, as you'll often find a blending of many different Asian customs.

Haiphong: The North's principal port is a prosperous city and home to Vietnam's only casino. Most importantly, it is the departure point for the coastal attractions of Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay. Tourist resort Do Son is popular among Vietnamese tourists but would cater to western travelers eagerly.

Hue: Hue's grand palaces and mausoleums are a sight to behold, and an important stop on the Hanoi-Saigon itinerary as the lone point of interest between the northern beaches and Hoi An, a 17th century French-influenced mercantile town.

Nha Trang: Nha Trang is considered the main resort beach in the South of the country, but can often become clogged during the busiest months. Phan Thiet could be considered a more tranquil alternative.