The decision to undertake an Erasmus+ work placement in Vietnam at the Korea Vietnam Language Culture Center was a major step outside the comfort zone for Martina Karova, a student on the Economist – Digital Marketing module (HND) and Commerce (short-cycle degree) study programme. Although she had already participated in international projects and completed work placements abroad, moving to the tropical island of Phu Quoc was an entirely new experience. After a long journey and the first few days of adjustment, she began getting to know her new working environment, colleagues and the tasks that await her in the coming months.
Her arrival in Vietnam itself showed that the work placement would be full of new challenges. The employer's team met her at the airport and helped her with her first steps in the new environment, which greatly eased the start of her stay. The first week was mainly devoted to induction, getting to know her colleagues and preparing for the summer programme for children, in which she will be actively involved.
During the work placement, her work will be varied. She will participate in preparing promotional content, writing blogs, updating the website and creating marketing materials. In addition, she will also learn about planning online promotional activities and gain insight into organising communication in an international environment.
An important part of the work placement will also be working with children. She will participate in preparing and implementing activities as part of the summer programme, gaining practical experience in organisation, communication and working in a multicultural environment. At the same time, she will also learn about the basic legal and ethical guidelines that are important when working with children, and will be able to apply this knowledge to her voluntary work in Slovenia.
The first few days were also devoted to getting to know Vietnamese culture and everyday life. The island of Phu Quoc offers a completely different way of life, from the lively traffic with scooters to the friendliness of the locals and the relaxed atmosphere. Contact with a different culture has been an important part of the international experience from the very beginning.
Although she has only completed her first week, it is already clear that the work placement will bring many opportunities for personal and professional development. In the coming months, she wants to build on her knowledge in the field of marketing and communication, improve her organisational skills, develop writing skills and working in an international environment, and gain valuable experience that will benefit her in her future career path.
This is just the beginning of her Erasmus+ story. She will continue to report on new experiences, challenges and life in Vietnam.
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Source: Academia (3. 2. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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