From Marketing Class at PLU to Internship in Vietnam: Kelly Bui Shares Day in the Life

Kelly Bui ’27, a business administration major with a concentration in marketing, shares how she’s building real-world skills, exploring her creative side, and preparing for a career in business — with inspiration from both her PLU experience and her family’s business.

What do you like about studying marketing? I love that marketing combines creativity, strategy, and understanding people.

How is PLU preparing you for your career? PLU gives me hands-on experiences and opportunities to build my communication, leadership, and business skills.

What has been your favorite class at PLU so far? My favorite class has been Marketing 308 because I enjoy being creative and learning how businesses connect with their customers.

What do you like about working with your family? I love learning from my family and being part of something we’ve built together. It has taught me responsibility, communication, and how to understand a business from a real-world perspective.

How has your mom inspired your career? My mom inspires me through her hard work, leadership, and dedication. Watching her manage a business motivates me to build my own career in marketing and business.

What do you love about PLU? I love the supportive community, welcoming professors, and the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds.