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Member since 08 September 2011

WorldteacherMember08 September 2011 13:28:18

Hi Everyone,

I am an EFL teacher currently living and working in Treviso, Italy, but about to move to Vietnam. I start my new job at the Eastern International University in Binh Duong (50km from HCMC)on September 19th. I only found out about the move a couple of days ago and I'm really excited!

I'm looking forward to making new friends through this forum and would be really grateful for any hints and tips for both before I arrive and for during the first few days in my new home.

I have a question for all those already living in Vietnam:

What 3 things do you wish you had brought with you from home and what 3 things did you bring but wish you hadn't?!!

Thanks in advance!

Andrea

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP08 September 2011 13:38:01

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Hi Andrea and welcome to Expat.com!

Harmonie.

annawang Active member

Member since 07 November 2008

annawangActive member09 September 2011 06:24:27

Hi Andrea,

There are shops here selling international goods.The only thing I wish i can find in Vietnam are wide selection of big size shoes and ready made clothes for plus size women.It always give me hard time.

Worldteacher Member

Member since 08 September 2011

WorldteacherMember09 September 2011 06:47:35

Thanks for that, Anna. I thought that might be the case so have shopped for clothes here, but, of course, it's the wrong time of the year to be buying clothes suitable for warm weather! I just hope the spring collections will be in the shops when I go back to the UK at Christmas!

annawang Active member

Member since 07 November 2008

annawangActive member09 September 2011 06:53:55

Worldteacher wrote:
Thanks for that, Anna. I thought that might be the case so have shopped for clothes here, but, of course, it's the wrong time of the year to be buying clothes suitable for warm weather! I just hope the spring collections will be in the shops when I go back to the UK at Christmas!

Because of this problem with clothes, I asked my landlady to help me find a seamstress who doesn't charge much.She's very good with dresses and blouses but she cant make a good pair of pants for me.Each time I have the chance to get a nice pair of pants back home, i buy it:-) I hope other members can share their own idea regarding your queries.Good luck in your new undertakings.

yuot96 Guest

yuot96Guest17 September 2011 11:56:55

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Hi Anna

Welcome to Vietnam. I'm living in Binh Duong. I would like to be your friend

kinyom_korea Active member

Member since 15 January 2011

kinyom_koreaActive member18 September 2011 13:14:15

Hi Anna
Welcome to our country, especially to Binh Duong. I'm from Binh Duong and living near the Eastern International University. Glad to be your friend!

annawang Active member

Member since 07 November 2008

annawangActive member18 September 2011 14:41:06

kinyom_korea wrote:
Hi Anna
Welcome to our country, especially to Binh Duong. I'm from Binh Duong and living near the Eastern International University. Glad to be your friend!

Its Andrea who is coming to Vietnam, so lets say WELCOME ANDREA!

kinyom_korea Active member

Member since 15 January 2011

kinyom_koreaActive member19 September 2011 15:57:59

hi Andrea! welcome to our City. Hope you enjoy time staying here

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