Tessa Brunton
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Global Internship in Vietnam
Introduction
Kia ora! Xin chào! Hi everyone! My name is Tessa, and I’m excited to share my experiences interning in Vietnam as a part of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia!
A bit about me, I am going into my fourth year of a BE(Hons)/BGlobalSt conjoint degree, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Global Environment and Sustainable Development, and French. I was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, so I can’t wait to experience living and working in a new city and culture.
This programme is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about myself while exploring a new culture and connecting with people around the world. I have always wanted to work in sustainability and international development, so this opportunity is an incredible first step. And did I mention how excited I am about the food?
Follow along with my journey here and see what I’ve been up to in Vietnam!
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Life in Saigon
The human mind is incredible in its ability to adapt. In the last two weeks I’ve made daily routines, discovered new definitions of normal, and somehow found myself feeling comfortable living life in a foreign country. That doesn’t mean everything is easy (I’m definitely still faced with challenges on a daily basis), I’ve just already…Continue…
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Goood Morning, Vietnaaaam!
The last few days have been surreal. I can’t believe I have only been here for four days, but I’m not sure if that’s because it feels like I only left yesterday or if it feels like a lifetime ago. We have managed to pack so much in since we arrived, and I’ve been able…Continue…