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Category: Local Culture

2023, Global Internships, Local Culture, Student Life, Vietnam 8-week Internship (2023)Leave a comment

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới – Happy Lunar New Year

April 17, 2023March 16, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

In the last 3 weeks I have been so busy at work, social events and learning all about the biggest celebration of the year in Vietnam. Continue reading Chúc Mừng Năm Mới – Happy Lunar New Year

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Global Connections

March 30, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

Even though we are thousands of miles apart we, te iwi Māori from Aotearoa me Te Waipounamu, can connect to the indigenous peoples we have met while in Brazil. Continue reading Global Connections

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To be in Brazil is to begin to understand Brazil

March 27, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

As I discover more of Brazil, I have been learning of the complex challenges the country has faced and continues to. Continue reading To be in Brazil is to begin to understand Brazil

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Self-discovery in Brazil

March 20, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

I have been excited to share about the amazing kaupapa I’ve been immersed in during my first week here in Brazil. Forever captivated by Brazil’s street art and graffiti, architecture, vibrant people, and rich culture. Continue reading Self-discovery in Brazil

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