Building a Community in Japan: A Journey from Vietnam to Tokyo | GLOBIS Stories Podcast with Chi

GLOBIS Stories podcast host Tanner Schroeder is joined by Chi, a GLOBIS alumna from the full-time MBA class of 2024. Originally from Hanoi, Vietnam, Chi shares her international journey, which includes studying accounting and finance in Brighton, UK, before returning to Vietnam to work in the real estate industry in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover how Chi’s desire to explore her potential and experience Japanese culture led her to pursue an MBA at GLOBIS University in Tokyo. Chi discusses the challenges and triumphs of being the only Vietnamese student in her batch, navigating an international environment using her second language, and overcoming initial feelings of isolation to build a diverse network of friends. She shares practical advice on landing an internship and transitioning into a full-time role in Japan, emphasizing the importance of showing a willingness to learn the language and culture. Learn about her kokorozashi, or personal mission, centered on building meaningful connections and how she is now prepared to launch her professional career in Tokyo.