Michelle Wang- Week 9

Palmer discusses that Vietnam was destructed by Agent Orange, a defoliant chemical used by the US during the Vietnam War (1061). Because of Agent Orange, there were many problems such as an increase in dioxin, cancers, and hazards. Agent Orange was considered as a war crime and affected many innocent Vietnamese civilians. Agent Orange victims did not receive many benefits nor an equal income source. However, Vietnam slowly recovered from the Vietnam War and focused on development. Gribble discusses there were many innovations and startups in Da Nang, and Vietnam focused on building international relationships (293). Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam focused on the development and improving its economy. Gribble discusses that Ho Chi Minh represents 25% of Vietnam’s GDP (301). Because there was globalization, Gribble emphasizes that Vietnamese students are studying overseas and study abroad is important for Vietnam’s economy (292). It is important to realize that Vietnam focuses on expanding its education system. “áo dài: A Modern Design Coming Age” discusses that the coming age of Vietnam and allows us to understand about the Vietnamese experience (3). I believe Vietnam was able to maximize its national aesthetics as it improved locally and internationally.  Vietnam worked on building infrastructures and aiming a better standard of living. Many Vietnamese companies want overseas experience as this can help boost the country’s economy. I think Vietnam can maximize its national aesthetics through establishing a connection between the government, industry, and people. Vietnam needs to attract more returnees after studying abroad and provide opportunities.

Many Chinese students study abroad in US, UK, Canada, etc. However, China has been successful in attracting many Chinese students to return to China after studying overseas through providing opportunities. China has been able to provide contact between the homeland, diaspora.

  In addition, Rowan discusses that Vietnam is trying out the new and creating new markets (3). Even though Bhutan may seem like it does not want to develop and expose to the international market, Bhutan sustains itself through tourism and wants to branch out to tourism at a greater level. The value of knowing the culture of Bhutan allows us to understand what the Bhutanese want and build a positive relationship with spiritual folks. The users of the tourism website will be spirited folks who are interested in cultures and looks at Bhutan’s branding environmentalism and rich culture. 

Image Citation:

Where Do International Students Come From? Chinese Students Nearly Account 30% of All. N.d. N.p.

Question: How can we minimize culture shock at work and in society?

Works Cited:

áo dài: A Modern Design Coming Age. San Jose: n.p., n.d. Association for Việt Arts. San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Web. 3 Mar. 2017.

<https://canvas.ucdavis.edu/courses/72045/files/folder/Readings/Week9?preview=898868>. 

Excerpts from Andrew Rowan’s Manuscript. N.d. MS. Web. 3 Mar. 2017. <https://canvas.ucdavis.edu/courses/72045/files/folder/Readings/Week9?preview=899739>.

Gribble, Cate. "Chapter 15 National Policies on Skilled Labour and the Cross-border Student Market, with a Focus on Vietnam." N.p.: n.p., n.d. 291-305. Web. 3 Mar. 2017. <https://canvas.ucdavis.edu/courses/72045/files/folder/Readings/Week9?preview=898864>.

Palmer, Michael G. "The Legacy of Agent Orange: Empirical Evidence from Central Vietnam." Social Science & Medicine (2004): 1062-068. 19 Aug. 2004. Web. 3 Mar. 2017.