What students have said about their WIL experiences in Vietnam to date:

Students engaged in WIL activities in Vietnam have been interviewed for feedback on the academic, social and in-country experience. Key responses of these students were overwhelmingly positive. In discussion students spoke of their experiences as ‘life changing’ and the ‘best experience they’ve ever had’. Other comments were:

"The best thing was getting to know the team…experiencing another country…working across disciplines – that was excellent – learning how each other thinks"

"It was “real” – not based from books in the library. It made me question more carefully what I read."

"I got an insight into issues of development. And I learnt how to work in a team."

"The best thing was the people we met and the way they communicated. These were industry leaders and they were so forthcoming and generous (with their knowledge)."

"The experience it provides to enrich your understanding of cultural, disciplinary and personal differences. The opportunity to learn from this interaction more about yourself.’’

"Producing a proposal that WIL change lives positively. Working with a variety of people from different disciplines. Working on real environment work.’"

"Being able to work with other students from other disciplines to accomplish tasks, as well as learning new skills. Being able to use my knowledge/ skills to successfully complete a project. Working with Vietnamese students, and learning about their culture."

"Enhance/ improve teamwork skills. Scope with unexpected situations. Help me to be more confident. Teach me to do work in project."

"Great chance to learn and work in an intercultural environment. Practical and real experience from real life issue. The ability to work in a whole big team. The ability to recognize and deal problems with various ideas from different people."

"Opportunity to work with amount of number of students in Melbourne. Work hard - pressure time and deal with different style of working and communication."