Bring history to life while exploring the charms of “old” and “new” Asia in dynamic Vietnam! 

* Unfortunately, due to low enrollment this program has been cancelled for 2013

Considering summer courses? Travel to Vietnam and embark on the experience of a lifetime, all while earning 3-6 credits! Experience Vietnam’s distinctive history: from the French colonial period, to the war with the United States, and finally, to its emergence as a unified Communist nation, you’ll come to understand how Vietnam came to its current standing in today’s international community.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh city, an immense network of underground passages used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War before traveling to the beautiful capital city of Hanoi, filled with old world charm. Experience 600 year old architecture in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and shop for elegant silk clothing and souvenirs in the Silk Village. The program culminates in a magical overnight cruise down Ha Long Bay.

Undergraduate Courses:        

• HIS 4965: Independent Study: Vietnam
• HMT 1155: Global Leadership in Management Strategies- Hospitality and Tourism Perspectives (Prerequisite: MGT 1001 or equivalent)

Graduate Course:       

•  HIS 124: The Development of the Communist World since 1945

Professors: 

• Mauricio Borrero, Ph. D (HIS:4965 & HIS 124)
• Dr. Heidi H.Sung (HMT 1155)

Dates: May 16 - 29, 2013 (CANCELLED)

Deadlines:       

• Application Deadline: March 25th
• Deposit Deadline: April 3, 2013

Program fee: $1,990 plus tuition (airfare NOT included)

*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad. 

**Looking for ways to help with the costs of studying abroad this Summer? Check out theLicari and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships outlined on our Scholarships page!

***Please also not that, at this time, graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate students must submit a completed paper  application and an approved course option form to the Office of Global Studies. Be sure to have the course option signed by your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.