Global Exchange in Asia
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant recipients from Spring 2023 and Autumn 2024
10 days in Da Nang City
My 10-day Global Short Program in Da Nang City, Vietnam, was an amazingadventure full of cultural experiences, personal growth, and insights into the fashion industry there. From the lively streets … Continue Reading 10 days in Da Nang City
A Global Exchange Odyssey: Studying and Exploring with RMIT Vietnam
Studying abroad is often described as a life-changing experience, and my global exchange program with RMIT Vietnam was no exception. This journey not only allowed me to delve into fascinating … Continue Reading A Global Exchange Odyssey: Studying and Exploring with RMIT Vietnam
Sing ‘Home among the Gumtrees’ with me in Da Nang, Vietnam
Over the winter break, I had the pleasure of embarking on a Global Short Program, spending 10 days in the amazing city of Da Nang, Vietnam, engaging in entrepreneurship classes, … Continue Reading Sing ‘Home among the Gumtrees’ with me in Da Nang, Vietnam
A transformative experience: Trip To Vietnam
Within 2 weeks of my International Management Field Study to Vietnam, I felt like I had a remarkable moment. This was an opportunity I could not miss. It was an … Continue Reading A transformative experience: Trip To Vietnam
An internship across three time zones?
Although short, the 3 months I spent at FPT Software (FSoft) provided a once in a lifetime opportunity which allowed me to not only immerse into the Vietnamese culture, but … Continue Reading An internship across three time zones?
Vietnam 2019
Travelling has always been a part of life that I wanted to discover. This desire made me decide to travel miles away from Australia to Vietnam – a decision that … Continue Reading Vietnam 2019
Surprised by Vietnam
The idea of doing a semester abroad had always interested me but was something that seemed a little bit unrealistic. So when the opportunity to do a short-term international trip … Continue Reading Surprised by Vietnam
BLOOM Microventures in Vietnam
My name is Hiroki Suyama and in January 2015 I took part in the Bloom Microventures program in Vietnam. I began my trip on the 10th of January two days … Continue Reading BLOOM Microventures in Vietnam
Bloom Microventures – Summer 2015
Hi my name is Daniel. I was a participant in BUiLD Abroad’s 2015 Summer program in Vietnam with Bloom Microfinance, which assists female farmers in rural areas in northern Vietnam, … Continue Reading Bloom Microventures – Summer 2015
My Bloom Microventure Vietnam Experience
From riding shotgun with talkative cab drivers, playing volleyball with the village locals to reminiscing over my journey 63 floors above Hanoi, my Summer BUiLD Program was one not to … Continue Reading My Bloom Microventure Vietnam Experience
My Experience with Bloom Microventures
I had no idea of what to expect from Vietnam. As a child born into a family of Vietnamese immigrants, the stories I have heard were punctuated by laughter that … Continue Reading My Experience with Bloom Microventures
Bloom Microventures, Vietnam – Jan 15
I went on this trip hoping to learn more about microfinance, a field that has intrigued me as a great way to be able help people in a way that … Continue Reading Bloom Microventures, Vietnam – Jan 15
Journey into Hanoi
“Cảm ơn” This became my favourite saying traveling around Hanoi. It is the Vietnamese word for Thank you. Traveling with 12 other UTS students around Hanoi with Bloom Microventures was … Continue Reading Journey into Hanoi
Doing time with Bloom Microventures
My two-and-a-bit weeks in and around Hanoi have been incredible. Bloom Microfinance are doing great work giving rural communities access to investment capital and training programs. They’re also giving tourists … Continue Reading Doing time with Bloom Microventures
Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
1. When a scooter is riding towards you, keep walking At first sight, it seems like there are no road rules in Vietnam but, in fact, they are just very … Continue Reading Lessons Learnt in Vietnam
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