Minh Tran
I'm a third-year PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Chicago, advised by Diana Franklin. Previously, I graduated with a dual degree in Computer Science and Psychology from the University of Arizona. Before college, I spent my life in a small town in the mountainous Northwest region of Vietnam.
About
People always ask if I’m from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City when I tell them I’m from Vietnam. But I’m a mountain girl, growing up in Lao Cai, a small town squeezed right next to the Vietnam-China border. It literally takes me 20 minutes to walk to China from my house. On Lunar New Year’s Eve, I could watch both Vietnam’s and China’s fireworks - just an hour apart 😎
You may have heard of Sa Pa with stunning rice terraces, but my hometown offers more than just that!!! Come visit some smaller / less touristy places like Nghia Do (Bao Yen), Y Ty (Bat Xat), or Bac Ha. Believe me, your mind will be blown by the natural beauty, and you will truly be able to blend in a melting pot of cultures!!!
Photos by Minh Tran
Foodie
I love food. One of the best part of my experience living in the U.S. is being able to expose to many different cuisines.
My love language is food. I cook and enjoy sharing Viet taste to my loved ones. But I’m never patient enough to write down my recipes…
