The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi and Rikkyo University (Japan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2006. Up to now, the two sides have effectively implemented many activities related to training and scientific research: exchanging lecturers and students; organizing scientific seminars and conferences; publishing documents... Within the framework of cooperation between the two sides, in 2023, students of the Faculty of Tourism Studies participated in the Summer exchange program at Rikkyo University. The exchange program lasted for 10 days (from July 3 to July 13, 2023), with 10 students from the first to the third year participating.
During 10 days, students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities participated in many interesting and new specialized courses “Negative World Heritage and Dark Tourism concept, Current Trends in Tourism”,… along with practical experiences to famous places such as: Toshogu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita - a famous fashion district in Tokyo, Omoide Alley - the famous “Sleepless Street” in Tokyo, Kabukicho Japanese “Red Light District”… Through that, students learned about the traditional culture of Japan, enjoyed the unique features in the culinary culture, costumes, and festivals of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Through the Japanese lessons and the interesting professional exchange sessions, unforgettable emotions were brought to each student in the Delegation. All of these experiences have been, are and will be valuable assets on the path to the future and ambitions of the young people of the Faculty of Tourism.
In particular, each student wearing the blue shirt of the Tourism Study Program has completed the mission: introducing and promoting Vietnamese culture and tourism to international friends. Although the exchange trip was not long, the members of the delegation established and built very good relationships with students in Japan. They listened to each other and openly shared about the culture and tourism of their country. The exchange, connection and acceptance between the two sides created a connection between students from different countries, as well as affirmed and developed the image and brand of Vietnamese students.
The learning journey has ended successfully. Through the journey, students have not only improved their professional knowledge, soft skills, practiced their foreign language skills, but also had the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and tourism. At the same time, they themselves have become "Cultural Ambassadors" promoting the image of Vietnamese students and people to international friends. That is the confidence, initiative, friendliness, openness and creativity, the true qualities of students of the Faculty of Tourism Studies in particular and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi in general.
Some pictures of memorable experiences of students of the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Japan
