Bringing the essence of Hanoi's humanistic culture to the major competition.As part of the Cultural and Tourism Talent Incubator Project organized by Tam Chuc Tourist Area, the "Student Cultural and Tourism Ambassador 2024" competition attracted 1,000 students from 60 universities and colleges in cultural and tourism fields nationwide. With the theme "Heritage Tourism," the final round consisted of 35 contestants divided into 5 teams, competing in three rounds: "Cultural and Tourism Message," "Following the Cultural and Tourism Flow," and "Cultural and Tourism Ambassador." The competition's prizes were awarded to talented young students who possessed extensive knowledge of culture and tourism, as well as the ability to convey messages about sustainable tourism and the unique culture of Vietnam to tourists, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnamese tourism.
Over four editions, the project has successfully connected 60 colleges and universities nationwide offering training in culture and tourism, built a network of over 50 leading lecturers, experts, and speakers from Vietnam and abroad to provide specialized training for students; and connected with TedTalk to bring students' voices to an international forum…
Vi Thi Thuy Trang, a student from the K66 cohort majoring in Tourism and Travel Service Management, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, along with her team, excellently won first prize in the Royal Court Music competition with profound messages about tourism culture and a meaningful artistic performance.
The Royal Court Music team showcased their talent in the Final Round of the "Cultural and Tourism Talent Incubator 2024" competition.
Thuy Trang and her team of Royal Court Music performers were honored to win first prize in the 2024 Student Cultural and Tourism Ambassador Competition.
Sharing with USSH Media reporters, Vi Thi Thuy Trang said: “I am very honored and proud to be a contestant in the team that won first prize in the Tourism and Culture Ambassador competition. As the only representative from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, to reach the top 35 in this year's Incubator program, I felt quite pressured and anxious beforehand. However, the support and companionship of my family, teachers, and friends along the way was the biggest motivation for me to overcome my psychological barriers and step out of my comfort zone.”
Throughout the nearly five-month competition, Thuy Trang and her teammates honed their knowledge through specialized lectures on Zoom, covering topics such as sustainable tourism development, cultural and religious symbols, and the role of Vietnamese cultural heritage in tourism. The tourism student also kept up-to-date on information from social media about culture, history, and noteworthy events in the tourism industry, while also developing other skills such as teamwork and critical thinking.
“The skills and knowledge I gained from the competition have opened up many positive relationships for me. In particular, I had the opportunity to interact with and learn from teachers who are leading experts in their fields, helping me broaden my knowledge and providing more opportunities for learning and participating in extracurricular activities. This is invaluable preparation that will help me be more confident when I graduate,” Thuy Trang happily shared.
Growing through lectures and trips.For Thuy Trang, the achievements she has recently attained as a third-year student are the culmination of the skills and knowledge she has honed at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
The competition organizers provided support so that Thuy Trang's family, teachers, and over 200 students from the Faculty of Tourism Studies could come and cheer on the Royal Court Music team on the day of the final round.
A K66 Tourism Studies student shared: "Throughout my three years of study at VNU-USSH, in addition to general knowledge and specialized theories in class, I have had the opportunity to participate in internships and practical training in many places both domestically and internationally. Not only diligently studying in the classroom, Tourism Studies students also gain practical experience through internships and field trips to various localities, organizations, and businesses… to reinforce the basic theories learned at school. Comprehensive internship trips with the theme 'Exploring Heritage Regions' in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Hue provinces; practical training for the Supplementary Service Business course in Sa Pa, Lao Cai; practical training for the Travel Operations course in Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh; and the comprehensive internship with the theme 'Travel Torch' in 2023 in China... have provided students of the Faculty of Tourism Studies with truly memorable experiences."
The passionate theoretical lessons from our teachers and the experiences in new lands have helped students gain a multifaceted perspective and deeper thinking about self-positioning and a proper understanding of the field and profession they are pursuing. We are always grateful and cherish every lecture and every word of advice from our teachers throughout our studies and training. Our teachers not only imparted knowledge but also accompanied us in developing other skills to further improve ourselves.
"I feel very fortunate and proud to be a student of the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi!"Student Vi Thi Thuy Trang said emotionally.
Thuy Trang and her fellow K66 students majoring in Tourism and Travel Service Management, Faculty of Tourism Studies, participated in a field trip to Sa Pa - Lao Cai as part of the 2023 Supplementary Service Business course.
Students of cohort K66 majoring in Tourism and Travel Service Management completed their 2023 Travel Operations training course in Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh.
Comprehensive internship activity with the theme "Torch of Travel" in 2023 in China for Tourism students of cohort K66.
Comprehensive field trip with the theme "Rediscovering Heritage Regions" in 2022 to Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Hue provinces.
