As my time here in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam comes to a close, what I’ll remember most are the characteristics of the people. From Day 1, we were welcomed with open arms and warm smiles. People cracked jokes, teased each other playfully, and radiated a kind of kindness that felt both genuine and effortless….

Hi! My name is Kennedy Aderogba, and I am a business major triple majoring in Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Accounting. As someone who grew up in a rural town in Middle Tennessee, exposure to diverse cultures was limited. Now, as a student at the University of Pittsburgh, I’m surrounded by a wealth of…

My first “aha” moment happened today during our trip to the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. Until now, most of our time has been spent in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, with little interaction outside of its urban core. Today was the first real opportunity to see how people live in other parts…