Thesis Defence

Phuong and I just attended a thesis defence. One of the graduating students presented her findings on the determinants of non-farm employment on reducing poverty in rural areas. She was examined by a panel of three academics. The student wore Ao Dai, traditional Vietnamese dress. It is a long tunic worn over matching trousers, she looked lovely.

At the end, everyone got flowers, with glitter on them. It was great. Her husband and her mum and dad were there, everyone cried.