Winter Intersession Course Vietnam HD495: Field Experience 3 Units December 31, 2013 – January 20, 2014

Vietnam

The name Vit Nam (Vietnamese pronunciation: [viə̀t naːm]) is a variation of "Nam Vit" (Chinese: ; pinyin: Nányuè; literally "Southern Vit"), a name that can be traced back to the Trieu dynasty of the 2nd century BC. The word Vit originated as a shortened form of Bách Vit (Chinese: ; pinyin: Bǎiyuè), a word applied to a group of peoples then living in southern China and Vietnam. The form "Vietnam" ( ) is first recorded in the 16th-century oracular poem Sm Trng Trình. The name has also been found on 12 steles carved in the 16th and 17th centuries, including one at Bao Lam Pagoda in Haiphong that dates to Between 1804 and 1813, the name was used officially by Emperor Gia Long. It was revived in the early 20th century by Phan Boi Chau's History of the Loss of Vietnam, and later by the Vietnamese Nationalist Party. The country was usually called Annam until 1945, when both the imperial government in Hu and the Viet Minh government in Hanoi adopted Vit Nam. Since the use of Chinese characters was discontinued in 1918, the alphabetic spelling of Vietnam is official.

Vietnam Vietnam (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia Capital: Hanoi Currency: Vietnamese dong Population: million (2012) Official language: Vietnamese Language Government: Communist state, Socialist state, Single-party state

Schedule December 31San Diego (late afternoon) to Los Angeles January 1Leave Los Angeles (midnight) January 2Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (noon) January 4Ho Chi Minh City to Hue January 17Hue to Hanoi January 19Hanoi (11 pm) to Seoul (6 am) January 20 Seoul to San Diego

Ho Chi Minh City Formerly named Saigon, HCMC is the largest city in Vietnam. Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam from 1955–75. Population: 9 million (2013) Area: 809 sq miles (2,095 km²) Founded: 1698 Weather: 79°F (26°C), Wind W at 5 mph (8 km/h), 83% Humidity Cu Chi Tunnels Water Puppets

Hue Capital city of Vietnam for approximately 150 years during feudal time (1802–1945) Royal lifestyle and customs have had a significant impact on the characteristics of the people of Hu, even long afterwards Perfume River Cone hats Incense

Schedule December 31San Diego (late afternoon) to Los Angeles January 1Leave Los Angeles (midnight) January 2Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (noon) January 4Ho Chi Minh City to Hue January 17Hue to Hanoi January 19Hanoi (11 pm) to Seoul (6 am) January 20 Seoul to San Diego

Hue Buddhism more monasteries than anywhere else in Vietnam nation's most famous monks Thich Nhat Hanh, world famous Zen master, originates from Hu Thich Quang Duc drove to Saigon in 1963 protest anti-Buddhist policies of the South Vietnamese government set himself on fire on a Saigon street Gate of Th Miu (Temple of Generations) within the Citadel of Hu

HD495 Field Experience Location Field experience throughout the trip Primary site Duc Son Orphanage in Hue – Run by Nuns – Up to 200 children – Self-sustaining Restaurant, learn cooking, service Carving Soccer, badminton, hacky-sack

HD 495 Field Experience Activities Compare/contrast perceptions of – developmental stages – interrupted development Consider how differences in case conceptualization impacts planning appropriate services / activities – range of ages and abilities – locally available materials Engage in direct services Health - Teach hand washing, tooth brushing, etc. Education - Make / use picture books to translate concepts Some children have disabilities – Teach developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate development

HD 495 Field Experience Course Requirements – 90 hours of field experience All service learning hours are completed during the trip Primary site is in the orphanage in Hue – Students will: Practice identifying developmental stages as well as evidence of interrupted development Participate in creating appropriate services / activities for a range of ages and abilities Engage in group reflection activities Develop a resume that incorporates this experience Present their experience in one of the format options

Trip made possible by Phuong-Lien Ngo-Nguyen, MN, RN Nursing students will work in 4 clinics and do home visits as well as in local hospitals – HIV/AIDS on rise – Family cares for patient in hospital Many cant afford to go to care for family in hospital – Medical services 100% covered for under 6 But few medical services in rural areas – Dont go until severe – Use home methods » Coining, cupping, pinching, steaming, balms, acupuncture/pressure, message, herbs

Hanoi Halong Bay Capital of Vietnam Inhabited since at least 3000 BC. One of the first known permanent settlements is the Co Loa citadel founded around 200 BC. First Western-style universities in Indochina Hanoi is the largest centre of education in Vietnam. Hanoi University of Technology students wearing áo dàáo dà

Travel Information

Costs 3 unit course through Extended Learning Air Fare (estimated) Program Fees (Lodging, Transportation) Other expenses (some meals are included in lodging - previous students suggested about $300 works for meals, etc.). Notes: Costs are estimated See Financial Aid Deposit ($300) by 10/21/13; balance due November 21 Shopping ($300 = $40), fabrics, tailoring, HCMC best, negotiate $870 $1,400 $2100 $ $4670

Flights Air 31DEC T SanDiego - LAX time: tba Asiana Air 01JAN WED LosAngeles - Incheon/Seoul(Korea) 1230A 610A Asiana Air 02JAN TH Incheon/Seoul(Korea) - Saigon(Vietnam) 1200P Asiana Air 19JAN SU HANOI(Vietnam) - Incheon/Seoul(Korea) 1100P 600A/20JAN (day use hotel / Korea city tour complimentary) Asiana Air 20JAN MO Incheon/Seoul(Korea) - LosAngeles 430P 1010A American Air 20JAN MO LosAngeles - SanDiego 140P 230P Fare: USD $ /person (taxes and fees included). Ticket is non-transferable, cancellation fee $300, change fee $150, ticket validity: 3 months. Deposit required $350/person. (non-refundable). Final payment due 30 days prior departure. *Fare is subject to availability. **Last day for this promotion is 20SEP2013.

December ~ January 2014 ~February SunMonTueWedThuFriSat Airbus -> LAX AM – Leaving LAX – Arriving Incheon (Seoul/Korea) 1200PM – Arriving Saigon Hotel: Elios 3 Saigon City Tour Mekong Delta Tour 4 5 AM Leaving for Hue Hotel: ParkView 6 Leaving for Nam-Dong Accommodation: Thac Mo Resort Back to Hue Hotel: ParkView 11 Hue City Tour Hoi An AM - Leaving for Hanoi Hotel: Hanoi Elegance City tour 18 Overnight - HaLong bay PM Leaving from Hanoi – Seoul, Korea Tour of Korea City 1630 – Leaving for LA 1010 – Arriving LA 1340 – Leaving LA 1430 – Arriving SD 21 First Day of School Notes:

Travel Preparation Passport You have to have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months (that is, the expiration date will be in July of 2014), if earlier than this date, you have to renew it for the travel agent to apply for your visa. If you are a frequent traveler, make sure that your passport has at least TWO blank pages. You can scan your passport and send it to the travel agent when you give your deposit for the flight. Here is the site for renewal information: If you do not have a passport, here is the site: Immunizations Here is the site you can go to for recommended immunizations:

What to Bring List will be provided at pre-trip meeting in November. Examples: – 2 Bags (50 lbs each) but then 1 Bag (44 lbs) on interior flights or a fee Washable/fast drying fabrics (wet but warm) Long pants for work, flip flops and walking shoes Nice clothes for activities – Take prescription medications. You may wish to take Tylenol, Pepto, and something for flight sickness, heart burn, etc. – Bug spray with DEET

Donations (optional) Soap, toothpaste/brushes, etc. (can be bought there – inexpensive) – Doctors make $150/month Anything that is from U.S. (inexpensive but clearly from U.S., maybe has a logo) – Items with Disney image, Legos, etc. for the children – Items for our hosts (i.e. university students, etc. Fundraisers during semester so we can make a donation to the orphanage