Pho (Tran An) Vu

Vietnamese format: Vu Tran An Pho

 "Fortes fortuna adiuvat." - Publius Terentius Afer

My statement

Hi everyone, I'm Pho. I am a junior who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information and Interaction Design from Yonsei University. As an individual with a deep passion for creativity, design, and technology, I have found my calling in the field of interaction design. I believe that interaction design has the power to enhance our lives, by creating experiences that are both enjoyable and functional.

Career-wise, I am absolutely passionate about working in the intersection of technology, linguistics, human-centered design, business intelligence, marketing and management: this leads me to seek career opportunities in product/program management, UI/UX design, and consulting.


Outside of my college background in technology, I channel my passion through journalism and photography. An avid fan of MOOCs, I cultivated self-development by means of college-sponsored and technology-centric courses from various innovative university on Coursera, DataCamp, freeCodeCamp, and LinkedIn Learning.


In 2022, I went to Amherst College for a one-year exchange program. The time there changed me. I had various opportunities to engage with the campus in ways that I could never have imagined. I met with world leaders, interviewed impactful people, and received thank-you emails appreciating my articles. I As I took on a number of leadership roles, I realized that I belonged to my community by just being me -- and that was important. 


As I look to the future, I am excited about the opportunities that interaction design presents. I believe that there is always room for improvement, and that we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with technology and design. I am excited about the potential for emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, and how they can be used to create immersive and engaging experiences for users.


In conclusion, interaction design is not just a career for me, but a passion. I believe that interaction design has the power to create meaningful and impactful experiences, and that it is essential to design interfaces that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. I am eager to exlore the beauties that the field presents, and I look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and contribute to the field of interaction design.


Reach out to me via email: vutrananpho@gmail.com

Education

2020 - 2023Sinchon, Seoul, South Korea

Yonsei University, B.S in Information and Interaction Design with micro-major in Computer Programming


2022Amherst, MA, USA

Amherst College, Overseas Exchange Program, Computer Science and Art & History of Art


2022Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University, Japanese Language and Culture


2021Anam, Seoul, South Korea

Korea University, International Summer School, Korean and East Asian Studies

Awards & Accomplishments

AP Scholar with Honor (July 2019)

Underwood Freedom Scholarship

Work Experience

03/2022 - Present: Staff Writer at The Amherst Student

06/2022 - 09/2022 : Marketing and Communication Intern at noNa Technologies (Backed by MIT $100K Launch Competition)

06/2022 - 08/2022: Summer Office Assistant at Amherst College

11/2021 - 07/2022: Teaching Assistant & Head of Web Development at IELTS 1984

03/2022 - 06/2022: Teaching Assistant at Yonsei University

Recommenders

Chaehan So,  Yonsei University, Assistant Professor of Information & Interaction Design, cso@yonsei.ac.kr

Henry Em, Yonsei University, Associate Professor of Asian Studies, henryem@yonsei.ac.kr

Jonathan Barnard, Yonsei University, Full Professor of University College Department, jonbarnard@yonsei.ac.kr

Mihaela Malita, Amherst College, Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science, mmalita@amherst.edu

Leadership

2021-2022: President at Vietnamese Student Association at Yonsei (VSAY)

2020-2021: Vice President / Director of Public Relations at Global Career Society

2019-2020: Facebook Marketing Co-Chair at Harvard-Vietnam Summer Program

2016-2018: Public Relations Advisor at Luyện Thi Vào Lớp 10 Chuyên Anh

Skills

Interests

Linguistics, Videography, Culture, Marketing, Management

Hobbies