The industry visits provided real-world experience and foresight into our future careers. The field trips gave us a new insight into a rich, deep culture, and ABROADER-organized parties were heaps of fun… During the trip, I always felt safe thanks to the local buddies and our program coordinator. Before I left for this trip, I could not help but feel nervous. It was my first time traveling overseas and I was about to leave my home country for ~one month. I did not know what to expect from Vietnam/Singapore, the people I was traveling with, or the countless people I would meet overseas. From the very first moment that I arrived the local buddies welcomed me with open arms. From the start, we were exploring Ho Chi Minh City, while introducing ourselves to the locals and the nightlife. All the activities on the trip were great and we were all kept busy. The visits to more discrete locations were also beautiful and completely peaceful. Finally, the local civilians were so kind, welcoming, and genuinely happy that we were experiencing their culture and lifestyle. Now that the trip is over all I can think about is how I wish it had gone for longer. How I wish I had extended my trip even further, and how I am already planning to meet with the friends I have made on this journey for further travel. So, if you are worried or nervous about any parts of this trip, all I can say is that it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There are so many friends and stories to be made. Get out there, take every opportunity you can, don’t overthink it, and just do it!