Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to students at a school in southern Vietnam while promoting education for girls to help them reach their full potential.

Obama, accompanied by actresses Julia Roberts and Lana Condor and “Today Show” co-host Jenna Bush Hager, met on Monday with girls at a high school in Long An Province by the Mekong Delta, where they listened to the students talk about their schoolwork and challenges.

The visitors also joined the students in a life-skills training session where the girls practiced perseverance*, critical thinking and negotiating, and leadership skills that could ensure the girls are able to advocate* for themselves in and out of their classrooms.

After her visit to Vietnam, Obama and her husband former President Barack Obama will speak at a meeting for their foundation in Malaysia that’s set to bring together 200 young leaders across the Asia Pacific region. The couple will also visit Singapore.

(SD-Agencies)