Tina Visits Tasmania

Earlier this year, Tina (Tran Thi Thanh Tu) visited Tasmania for three weeks, enjoying her stay having a won a prestigious English language speaking competition in Vietnam. When interviewed she commented that her stay allowed her to understand and enjoy the Australian culture and different ideals of Tasmanian life. Tina had to go through an intensive selection process (which included submitting interviews and videos about herself whilst displaying her English speaking skills). Tina was successful in obtaining a scholarship to travel to Australia.

Staying for three weeks, Tina took in the many sights of Tasmania, seeing Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and Cradle Mountain She indicated that it was interesting comparing the cultures of the two countries visiting amongst other places on the mainland, Bondi Beach.

She believes that whilst Australians are more liberal, the cultures are both friendly and inviting. She also enjoyed the openness of learning in Tasmania, in particular the ability to choose many different subjects, a far-cry from the more limited offerings the education system in Vietnam.

Tina also enjoyed the ‘peaceful and tranquil’ environment, especially in comparison to the traffic ridden and noisy Hoi Chi Minh City, her hometown in southern Vietnam. She also enjoyed having played Basketball and Volleyball in Tasmania, with both sports being popular in Vietnam.

With her reaffirmed love of Australia and indeed her new love for Tasmania, Tina now hopes to finish her education in Vietnam and one day attend University in Australia.

Elizabeth College wishes Tina best wishes for future success in her studies and hopes that she may visit us again one day.