Project PenPal brings a modern twist to the traditional penpal arrangement by creating friendships that bridge the gap between country borders! Students as young as 13 years old in the U.S. are now connecting with students in Vietnam via handwriting letters and virtual meetings to learn about each other’s stories, cultural differences, interests, favorite hometown places, etc. The goal of this project was to bridge the gap between cultures, as well as to create new friendships between students in Vietnam and the U.S.
- Key team members: Jenna Buffenbarger & Linh Le & Colby Pham
- Timeline: November 2019-Present
- How: Students from both the U.S. and Vietnam are staying connected by both traditional and modern methods of communication. The participants would exchange handwritten letters as well as meet up to chat during online meetings.
- Result to date:
- Total number of participating students: 8 (3 from the U.S. and 5 from Vietnam).
- Students would exchange letters and meet virtually once per month in order to learn from one another via cross-cultural exchange, strengthen friendships around the world, and improve their communication skills.
- Interested in participate or support: contact Khue Bui at khue.bui@aasuccess.org
