My name is Wyatt Huston, and I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the Pitt Plus3 Vietnam program. I’m a first-year Pitt Business student pursuing finance and accounting majors with a minor in economics. I’m from Lancaster, Pennsylvania where I played lacrosse and volleyball in high school, as well as lots of Monopoly with my friends. I love listening to all sorts of music (except country) and enjoy spending my mornings in the gym. Here at Pitt, I’m in the Socially Responsible Investment portfolio as well as the Undergraduate Finance Club, for which I’ll be the Vice President next year. My interest in studying business stems from my passion for investing and all things markets/politics-related. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career related to investments, whether that be in capital markets, banking, or wealth management. I’ve never traveled abroad, so I’m sure this will be an especially exciting experience.

I first learned of the Plus3 Vietnam program from my TA last semester, Kevin, in Intro to Business. His enthusiasm for the Plus3 Vietnam program is really what influenced me to try and secure a spot on this adventure. Even many months after his trip to Vietnam, Kevin had so many great things to say about it. Inspired by his recommendation, I decided to see what I could learn from Vietnam’s economy. I had previously thought of Vietnam as not much more than a manufacturing hub, but I was pleasantly surprised by their vibrant emerging economy. Their growing energy sector and entrance onto the global stage is actively unlocking lots of potential in the Vietnamese economy, which I hope to witness and learn as much as I can about.

Culturally, Vietnam’s strong sense of national pride is very admirable. My great uncle served two tours in Vietnam as a Marine, and despite his horrific experiences, still says that Vietnam is a beautiful country and home to a beautiful people. I hope to discover what it means to be Vietnamese and what aspects of their culture best define the people as a whole. Academically, I’m excited to learn about their ways of business, as business is a much more personal endeavor in Vietnam. I know I’ll be able to apply the lessons I learn in the classroom and in my professional career. I can’t wait to highlight my experiences in future blog posts!