This Program is Directed by
Portia Watson
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
June 27 — July 23
July 2 — July 28
July 2 — July 28
- tuition
$ + airfare
Vietnam
Service & Cultural Exchange on the Central Coast
- 2024 Dates
June 27 — July 23
July 2 — July 28
July 2 — July 28
- tuition
$ + airfare
Travel to Vietnam and immerse yourself in a coastal community on the South China Sea during this summer service learning program for high school students. Collaborate with local government representatives and community members as you engage in construction-based service activities, and build lasting connections with your Vietnamese hosts. Experience the distinct cultures, foods, and architecture of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hoi An on excursions with your group and cap the program off with a cruise amidst the towering limestone cliffs and lush islands of Halong Bay.
- Highlights
• Lend a hand constructing houses for Vietnamese families
• Swim and relax at beautiful beaches off of Vietnam’s central coast
• Get clothing tailored in the ancient city of Hoi An
• Explore Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay
• Swim and relax at beautiful beaches off of Vietnam’s central coast
• Get clothing tailored in the ancient city of Hoi An
• Explore Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay
“We became a family in a week—united, honest, loving, and caring. Everyone in the group accepted and respected each other. I made lifelong friends and was so sad to say goodbye to all of them.”
—Sofia M., American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Host Community
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Host Community
Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“Oli came home with a deep appreciation of Vietnamese culture and the history of American aggression in the country. He worked hard, was a team player, and built strong relationships.”
—Jessica Oski, Burlington, VT
This Program is Directed by
Portia Watson
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
