Global Experiences

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It is time to meet Hieu. His love for hospitality brought him to UNLV all the way from Vietnam. Did you know that UNLV has students from more than 90 countries and from every state in the nation? And the experience they get from learning in the global city of Las Vegas is like no other. Take it away, Hieu.

Thanks, Alex. Future Rebel. I am a living example of a Rebel. I am from Hanoi, the exciting capital city of Vietnam, and I am a first generation and non-traditional honors student. UNLV is my beloved home where I enrich my passion for hospitality, entrepreneurship, management, and research. UNLV hosts a special place in my heart. It satisfies my curiosity and lets me grow holistically. Along with my world-class hospitality curriculum, I am exploring research in service recovery and actively learning from mentors who are industry professionals. The faculty and staff here are truly friendly and supportive. They have provided me with scholarships, networking opportunities with hospitality recruiters, and a never-ending source of knowledge and inspirations. There’s never a dull moment living it up here. I enjoy property tours around Las Vegas and art installations in UNLV Barrick Museum. I have felt the excitement of joining conferences, student organizations, and starting my own hospitality book club and podcast, all inspired by the interactions with my professors and friends. I have been on numerous hiking trips and love restaurant hopping around Las Vegas. Living in the international city of Las Vegas, I have experienced diverse cultures both on campus and around town. The opportunity to connect with people from around the world has made me more aware and understanding of traditions and ways of life. Being culturally intelligent is especially beneficial in the hospitality industry. It helps create trust and bonds with guests. From there, I feel more equipped and motivated to make someone’s day by creating meaningful and transformational experiences. This sustains my love for hospitality and I’m truly proud to be a Rebel. UNLV has taught me to never play it safe, to never stop going the extra mile, to dare to take the risk and be a true Rebel. Back to you, Alex.

Wow, Hieu. What an amazing journey. Rebels really do get to experience the world right here at UNLV, and if you’re ready to expand your horizons, UNLV offers students affordable study abroad programs in over 45 locations in 25 countries. Thanks for sharing, Hieu.