KAYLEIGH GORMAN On the Vietnam Field Trip, there were many highlights that made the trip very special. Not only was it a new and exciting place to visit, I was with my best friends; learning and experiencing Vietnam with them. Although we did have an agenda to do an Urban Study exercise, it was still balanced and we had many days to ourselves to do fun activities. These activities included things like; going to the Mekong Delta, visiting the Water-park, walking around the City zoo, as well as visiting historical buildings like the Jada Palace and the Independent Palace. Vietnam is a totally different place when comparing it to the UK and this field trip definitely opened my eyes when it came to looking at different people and different cultures. Many people in Vietnam own their own business as well as live in the same building; they also drive around on motorbikes and care little for money and glamour. Although they have crazy and busy roads, their life styles are very laid back and slower paced than the UK. Being in Vietnam for three weeks gave me the time to observe and watch people there and I think this will help me greatly when it comes to the design process of this project. This field trip has given me a quick taste of Asia and I feel that I now have a desire to explore more places like Vietnam.
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