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Robert says: “I asked the students to be prepared to share the “most important lesson” they learned while in Vietnam, something that they want to hold on to when they return to Seattle. I have included all 26 students’ lessons, because they are all precious.”

March 26th, 2011 Farewell Dinner Most Important Lesson
I never thought a place could change me, but that was the pre-Vietnam person. I wouldn’t say I’m a changed person, but I would say I have a changed mind.
For the past month, we’ve been traveling through Vietnam, going to places filled with opportunities. Like trying new foods from a rundown restaurant, or diving off boats into the Mekong Delta. Some experiences I didn’t do, maybe because I was nervous, or scared, but I’ve learned to push those feelings away. I guess what I’m saying is that you should always try new things because it’s rare to get another chance to try it.
The trip has affected me in a lot of ways already, but the most important lesson to me is; whenever something new comes up. Try it, because the chance of doing it again is very slim.

The most important lesson that I have learned on this trip is to take all of the risks, chances and opportunities that come up in life. There is a time for everything, and when we get older, we will not be able to try all new things and take risks. Whether you think it will turnout well or not, try it. Otherwise, you will not get the chance to try the same thing again. You also may be surprised; your conclusion may be different than your hypothesis.

As I wander the endless foreign streets with old friends and bargain with desperate shopkeepers, I feel a longing for home. Not home in the normal sense, but the carefree days at camp, surrounded by the gorgeous cascades, and endless forests. Days where I can just throw on shorts and a t-shirt, pull my hair in to a pony tail and go. Days where I can run around with my friends acting like complete idiot and no one bats an eye. Days when I scream at the top of my lungs and bang on tables in the middle of dinner and everyone else joins in. Sitting at dinner one night, I realized that I‘d been with all these people five times long as my camp friends. Why wasn’t I able to do that with these people? Slowly I started to let go, and care less. Today, I rolled out of bed five minutes before breakfast and just walked out the door, something I never would have done before this trip. I haven’t worn anywhere near as much make up in the past week as I did before, and I’ve never felt better. Sure, I might still wear some make up, and I’m still going to spend more than five seconds picking out my outfit in the morning, but this time it’ll be for me.

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Dear Hai,

... This trip was indeed “the trip of our life” (and believe me Hai that we’ve traveled a LOT) thanks to your patient, understanding and continues effort to make absolutely the best for us, really beyond expectations and to a level of perfection that is difficult to describe!
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