09/04/2026
For our first student spotlight, meet Natalie! Natalie is a first year MA student from Vietnam. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business English from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City!
Passionate about human rights, peace, and policy, Natalie is especially interested in understanding the differences between policy frameworks in the U.S., particularly the West, and Vietnam. Through American Studies, she hopes to develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to Vietnam through thoughtful, practical policies and strategies. She also sees the program as a meaningful path toward her future work in social work and the NGO sector.
While she hasn’t settled on a specific research focus yet, Natalie is excited to explore where her interests lead. Outside of academics, she loves art, music, and photography, and enjoys hearing other people’s stories. Fun fact: Natalie has a twin sister!