Meet the 2023 TDTU Engaged-Learning Team!!

 1. Trương Thị Thanh Nga

Hi, my name is Thanh Nga. I am a junior studying Labor Relations at Ton Duc Thang University. I was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and chatting with friends - this is the reason I joined this program, where I can share knowledge and build a nice relationship with the outside community. I’m looking forward to learn new information about the field of labor relations with friends of Cornell University. This will almost certainly be remembered in my student’s education as an unforgettable experience.

2. Trần Thị Ngọc Trâm

Hello! My name is Tram and you can call me Rosie. I am living in Vietnam, specifically Ho Chi Minh City. I’m a sophomore at TDT University, my major is Labor Relations. I am a lover of RnB music and dogs, in my free time I often read books, drink coffee with friends, watch Netflix. By the way, I am extremely excited to join the Vietnam Engaged Learning Program with Cornell University students. Looking forward to learning from your experience.

3. Nguyễn Huỳnh Kim Ngân

Hi, I'm Kim Ngan, or you can call me Kathy. I am currently a third-year student at Ton Duc Thang University in Labor Relations. Also, I am working in Vietnamese Students’ Association as a Vice Chairman at class level, and work as an invigilator of the Department of Testing and Quality Assessment of Ton Duc Thang University. I enjoy reading, cooking, crocheting, singing and spending time with my family when I have freetime. During the Exchange Program, I'm really looking forward to knowing and discussing Labor Relations in Vietnam and the U.S., widening my knowledge and making new friends from other countries. I'm very grateful for this opportunity that TDTU students can make friends, work with and learn from the others, especially from Cornell students.

4. Đào Thị Trang

Hello everyone! My name is Trang, I am currently a junior at Ton Duc Thang University. I am majoring in Labor Relations. I am living with my family in Phan Thiet city, which has many beautiful sand beaches and fresh seafood. I keen on working with people, planning and holding some activities that help bring people together. In my free time, I like crocheting, writing, reading books and studying through videos on Youtube. I am so excited to get acquainted with Cornell students to know more about culture, learning program in the U.S. and find out the differences in Labor Relations between the two countries.

5. Nguyễn Thị Thu Ngân

Nice to greet you all, my birth name is Ngan (Ngan Nguyen), I also named myself Lucia, which means ‘light’, the keyword that I always head myself towards from years ago. I am currently a senior student in Labor Relations at Ton Duc Thang University. Besides my major, I am also intensely passionate about psychology, spiritual things, Buddhism, fortune reading, mind reading, body language and so on. Reading is my main method to release anxiety, I also enjoy walking, swimming, learning languages and petting animals. Having chances to meet and acquaint talented individuals from ILR School would be a big honor for me, especially when we have the same field of study. I am so excited to be part of the program to learn and improve along with Cornell students. During 2 weeks of the Exchange Program in HCMC, I hope that we could aware of much more about Labor Relations in Vietnam and The U.S., improve my debating skills also public speaking skills in English, recognize also understand more insights about The U.S. culture and people there.

6. Võ Nguyên Thanh Thúy

Hello all! My name is Thuy, but you can call me Emma. and I’m currently 3rd year student in Labour Relations and Trade Union Faculty at Ton Duc Thang University. I’m glad to join this course with Cornell students. This is wonderful opportunity for me to learn from each other and have fun in Vietnam Engaged Learning Program this year. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening and swimming. I extremely look forward to meeting all of you and understanding about the culture between different countries.

7. Nguyễn Lâm Thanh Như 

Hi, my name is Thanh Như, or you can call me Po. I’m living in HCM City, Vietnam. I am a Junior studying Labor Relations at TDT University. This is my second time participating this Exchange Program and I feel very excited. My favorite part is Debate Workshop because it is a useful knowledge and the most interesting part of the course. I’m looking forward to meeting many international friends, especially students of Cornell University, this is an opportunity for me to make many new friends, improve communication and cultural exchange. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, watching HongKong movies, and playing Chinese chess. Nice to meet you guys.

8. Nguyễn Bảo Long

Hello you guys .My name is Bao Long , you can call me Dragon. I’m a freshman Student of TDTU. I’m living in HCM City ,Vietnam and my hometown is Ba Ria Vung Tau Province, which known as the Seafood Land which have many tropical fresh fruit. I hope that through this course , I can get acquainted with many friendly friends over the world, specially in Cornell University. So excited to meet you guys and talk about our major Labor Relation and also our culture.

9. Võ Thanh Vy

Hello, my name is Thanh Vy or you can call me Vy. I’m currently a sophomore, majoring in Labor Relation at Ton Duc Thang University. Although I was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh, which is a sleepless city, with hustle and bustle lifestyle, I usually prefer to spend my free time preparing home-cooked dishes for my family and friends than enjoying nightlife in HCMC ^^. I’m delighted to have an opportunity involved in ILR Vietnam Engaged Learning Program to share our culture, perspective of labor relation and economics throughout the world, especially in Vietnam and US. I’m looking forward to meeting and learning new things with friends from different countries.

10. Trần Minh Như

Heyyy! I'm glad to introduce myself to you. My Vietnamese name is Trần Minh Như, but you can call me by my English name is Elys. I am a current sophomore studying Labor Relation and Trade Union at Ton Duc Thang University. On campus, I'm now a member of scientific research team. I also work as a sales assistant and tailor's assistant at a local luxury brand in district 1. In my freetime, I love browsing Instagram, Tiktok... (I guess there are many people just like me), and reading both books and ebooks. At present, I am learning Italian, but it really hard to learn by myself, so i think I'll register to the Italian  soon. I'd be very happy if anyone wanna learn Italian with me! 

11. Đào Nhật Phi

My name is Nhat Phi or maybe you can call me Jimmy. I’m a last year at TDT University, majoring in Labour Relations, focus on Human Resources Management. I live in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. In my free time I like to play games and watch new movies. And play with cats too, I’m fall in love with cats. I also interested in multicultural so I’m looking forward to have great experience with Cornell students in this debate programs.

12. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Ngân

Hi guys! My name is Ngan, I’m a sophomore student majoring in labor relations at Ton Duc Thang University. I’m a person who loves to explore, is passionate about art and pursues liberalism. I adore the color blue and take much pleasure in gazing at the sky. I want to start a business in the restaurant industry. I feel very honored to have the opportunity to study, exchange and have fun with fellow students from Cornell University. We shared culture, knowledge, everything about each other. It was a great time. However, I'm also disappointed that I can't talk to you guys more confidently because my English is very bad. I hope that next time you come back, I will be more confident with my English. Thanks guys! 

13. Trần Lê Hồng Hân

Hi, my full name is Tran Le Hong Han, but you can call me Han for short. I’m currently a second year student at Ton duc Thang University where I major in labor relations. I’m so glad that I got a chance to meet some talented, dynamic and excellent students from Cornell University. I have learned a lot from you guys and my English skills have been improved a bit, which made me feel so grateful and happy. I hope to have the opportunity to visit your place someday. Thank you so much for sharing the best memories with us. Wish you all the best.

14. Ngô Thị Ngọc Tuyết

Welp! Nice to meet you. Just call me Taylor. I am a freshmen at Tôn Đức Thắng University. I am majoring in Labor Relations and Trade Unions. Taylor is originally from Hồ Chí Minh City, but  she’d prefer to call it Sài Gòn. I love everything about Sài Gòn, especially the cuisine. I often spend my spare time reading books, seriously. I’m obsessed with books and Taylor Swift’s music. I love learning new things, meeting new people, making new buddies. Therefore, meeting the students from Cornell University’s School was such a great opportunity for me.

15. Phạm Thanh Thảo

Hello! My name is Phạm Thanh Thảo and I am a sophomore studying Labor Relations and Trade Union at Ton Duc Thang University. I am from Ho Chi Minh City which is a famous place with many tourist attractions. In my opinion, exchange program with Cornell’s student that was an big opportunity for me to widen my knowledge, skills. Additionally, through everything I have more connections, experiences and self-confident.

16.  Nguyễn Trần Hoàng Nam

Hi! My name is Hoàng Nam and I’m a sophomore studying Labor Relations at Ton Duc Thang University. I am a talkative person, like to create laughter, dynamic. I love sharing stories about my country and what I've heard. I am eager to learn and love to ask questions. I don't spend a lot of time playing sports but I like outdoor activities such as picnic, climbing,... I hope through this program, I will be able to build a close relationship between the two schools and create opportunities for me to learn and improve myself in the future. Thanks.