Chào bạn! Hey friend! My name is Olivia, and I am 22 years old. I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in International & Global Studies. I love learning about other cultures and languages. I was so excited when I was both accepted into a study abroad program in South Korea AND awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! However, because of the pandemic, I was not able to travel to South Korea. I still wanted to have a global experience, so I pursued a virtual internship in Hanoi, Vietnam. I worked as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher with many wonderful Vietnamese students. I learned about Vietnamese culture and made many new friends, all while working from home. I cannot wait to share these global experiences with you!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
