ViVien BuiDefining the FallUnderstanding what April 30th means for the formation of my own identityMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
ViVien Bui8 Reasons Why I’m Still SingleAnd why you should embrace this time of your life.May 26, 2017May 26, 2017
ViVien BuiDefining “Vietnamese American”Being a strong Vietnamese American woman meant respecting and learning from my roots, but allowing myself to branch out and grasp my own…Oct 12, 2016Oct 12, 2016
ViVien BuiSmile, Bitch: Notes on Sexual HarassmentIt’s early in the summer, chilly enough to wear leggings and a sweater at night. I’m heading to Brothers to say hi to some friends after…Sep 9, 2016Sep 9, 2016
ViVien BuiFinding Our Voice, Lighting the Way: Visionary Scholarship ApplicationHi. My name is Vivien Bui. I am a Senior studying English and Creative Writing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, proud…May 24, 2016May 24, 2016
ViVien BuiWhat To Do Now That You’re In CollegeWhen it comes to college advice, I’m usually not one to go to. I shrug, say “text me when you’re home safe” or “what’s the homework for…Jan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016
ViVien BuiThe Art of Being Alone.There’s a stigma against solitude and — believe me — I can see why. The old man eating alone in the diner, the guy sitting alone at the…Oct 13, 20152Oct 13, 20152
ViVien BuiFeeling Beautiful.Originally published at floatlikeabuoy.blogspot.com.Oct 7, 20151Oct 7, 20151
ViVien BuiinEndlessA Brief Memoir of a Vietnamese-American GirlGrowing up Vietnamese-American and learning to not hate that about myselfSep 26, 201526Sep 26, 201526
ViVien BuiIn Defense of Midwest WeatherA unnecessarily passionate defense against all those who complain about weather in the Midwest.May 12, 20141May 12, 20141