Opportunities

Study abroad, TA roles, and research with the Vietnamese program.

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Study and work opportunities

Study in Vietnam, work as a TA, or help develop the program’s learning materials.

Confirm current deadlines with each program or ask Cô Trang about openings.
Vietnamese program opportunities by area and organization
OpportunityAreaOrganization
SEAFLI / Boren AwardsStudy abroadUW–Madison & Boren Awards
Undergraduate Teaching AssistantTeachingBrown University
UTRA · Advanced Content DevelopmentResearchBrown University
UTRA · Student Undergraduate IllustratorIllustrationBrown University
SIT · VietnamStudy abroadSchool for International Training
CLS Language AmbassadorsCommunityBrown University
Certificate in Intercultural CompetenceCertificateBrown University

Study abroad

Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative

SEAFLI combines intensive summer language study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a fall semester in Hà Nội. It is a special initiative of the Boren Awards.

Beginners and more experienced learners can apply. Funding covers tuition, housing, travel, insurance, and program activities. Check the official award terms and eligibility.

  • Academic credit from UW–Madison.
  • Intensive instruction and cultural immersion.
  • A fall semester in Vietnam, with possible spring extensions for further study, internships, or research.
SEAFLI details & applications ↗

SIT · Vietnam

SIT offers a Vietnam program focused on culture, social change, and development.

The link below is the Spring 2025 listing. Check SIT for current programs and ask Brown about study abroad approval.

Explore the SIT program ↗

Teaching and research

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

TAs run tutorials and language tables, and help make teaching materials.

Applicants may be native speakers or non-native speakers who have completed advanced Vietnamese courses. Clear pronunciation and conversational skills are important.

Ask Cô Trang about current vacancies and how to apply.

Ask about TA opportunities ↗

Advanced Content Development & Digital Expansion

The Vietnamese Language and Culture Enrichment Project (EAAS-2) builds on materials developed for intermediate Vietnamese, VIET 0400.

Phase Two focuses on more advanced content and interactive digital resources. Students research, curate, and translate materials, with vocabulary explanations and cultural context.

  • Dialect variation, sociolects, and formal and informal language.
  • Mythology and indigenous beliefs.
  • Contemporary social and political movements in Vietnam.
UTRA program information ↗

Student Undergraduate Illustrator

Vietnamese Quest II is a language course built around stories, characters, and cultural themes. This illustration project helps create the course’s characters and settings.

  • Experience with digital illustration tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, or Procreate.
  • Visual storytelling, expressive characters, and educational illustration.
  • Attention to Vietnamese cultural details and a willingness to research them.
  • Reliable communication and the ability to meet deadlines independently.

Experience with educational games and an interest in Vietnamese language and culture are preferred. Contact the program about future openings.

Learn about UTRA ↗

CLS Language Ambassadors

Language Ambassadors support language learning at Brown through the Center for Language Studies.

See the CLS page for the role, current recruitment, and application details.

Language Ambassadors at CLS ↗

Certificate in Intercultural Competence

Earn the certificate with Vietnamese as your focal language by combining language coursework, area studies, and experiential learning.

The certificate focuses on applying language and cultural knowledge across differences. Check the CLS requirements and speak with the program about planning your courses.

Read the certificate requirements ↗

Meet the community

Questions about these opportunities? Come to a gathering, or email Cô Trang.

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