NYU SE 22-23

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    I come from a middle upper-class Vietnamese family of politicians. My mom, dad, and four of my aunts and uncles work in the government. I have the opportunity to listen to conversations and stories of national event planning, infrastructure development, and political conflict during dinner whenever my dad joins in, though it's not too frequent due to the nature of his job. I get to meet new people with important roles in Vietnam's government system: some are my dad's subordinates; some are his bosses. They work in various places such as the Department of Tourism, the Hanoi People's Committee, the Congress, and the Vietnamese Communist Party. They speak quite loudly at times when we meet up for a meal, so it's quite hard not to eavesdrop. Through the many conversations and encounters with these people, I have developed a sense and thought process similar to that of a politician: I, too, am careful in my words and actions and always think one or many steps ahead.
    However, though being raised and directed on a path toward politics, I find myself gravitating toward business. In my worldview, business and politics pretty much go hand in hand with each other; they complement each other to build economic growth, so I believe my political views are relevant to my journey to pursue education at NYU Stern Business School. With my distinct perspective on politics and passion for business, I will bring to Stern School a voice they’ve not yet heard.