Category: Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia

A Day in the Life

Come along with me for a day in the life of an intern in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! My morning started off as all good days do – with a streetside Vietnamese coffee. This spot is a 2min walk from our apartment, so it’s been a favourite of mine for these cheeky pre-work coffee…Continue Reading A Day in the Life

My genuine internship experience

I remember first stepping foot into my host company’s home office. I was overcome with all these emotions, excitement, nervousness, and fear of what was to come. However, my host company did everything to make me feel welcome and comfortable. As an emerging start-up company, I got close with all my co-workers. Even though there…Continue Reading My genuine internship experience

Moments in Mumbai: Yes, I’m obsessed. 

Here is the truth, I’m officially obsessed with India. This obsession stems from a culmination of features: The colourful charm it processes that draws you in, the magical sunsets that serenade you into darkness or the everyday sights that make you more curious than ever. And now, I can’t get enough of this hot, captivating…Continue Reading Moments in Mumbai: Yes, I’m obsessed. 

Part Two: Happy New Year’s, Vietnam Edition

Hà Giang,  Slice of heaven: Hà Giang is the province that will forever have a special place in my heart. We spend a total of three days in Hà Giang on a motorbike tour, driving through the most amazing scenery, villages, and places I have ever seen in my life. We travelled a total of…Continue Reading Part Two: Happy New Year’s, Vietnam Edition

New Years, Vietnam Edition (Part One)

The first two weeks in Vietnam have been breathtaking. As I finish the second week of my internship, I feel so grateful for everything I have experienced. We are now entering the Vietnamese New Year, a celebration of spending time with loved ones, eating traditional foods, and celebrating the year you have had, along with…Continue Reading New Years, Vietnam Edition (Part One)

Tet Holiday Celebrations

30th January 2023: I had ten days off work due to it being Tet in Vietnam. This was a fantastic opportunity to travel in Vietnam while engaging in new experiences, so I had to take it. It took strenuous periods of planning with my friends, but we got there in the end. I could finally…Continue Reading Tet Holiday Celebrations

See you next time, Taiwan.

Helloooo, everyone, and welcome, sadly, to my last blog :,) These past few six weeks have been the absolute best, with new experiences and new friends! My previous blog was written just before the new year, so I have a lot more to talk about within this one, including the New Year! (Welcome to 2023,…Continue Reading See you next time, Taiwan.

A trip away

While living in Mumbai for the majority of the trip, we were lucky to explore other states, such as Rajasthan and Delhi. Through the connections of our host organisation GCC, Naveen, we were able to have the best getaways. Our recent trip to Rajasthan was unlike any other. I was stunned by how amazing and…Continue Reading A trip away