The Top Student's Face (Part I)

1. Do Truong Son - Valedictorian of the Public Relations major

• Year of birth: 1994.
• Hometown: Nam Dinh.
• Major: Public Relations (Faculty of Journalism and Communication).
• Graduation thesis: "Young Vietnamese people and the issue of building personal brands in the digital age". Score: 9.4.
• Academic average: 3.63 (Excellent).
• Achievements:

Top-scoring student in the Public Relations major entrance exam in 2013.

Students overcome difficulties and excel in their studies (2013-2014).

Students who achieved excellent academic results in the 2014-2015 academic year.

Outstanding young person at the grassroots level for the 2014-2015 school year.

Received a Vietravel scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Students who achieved excellent academic results in the 2015-2016 academic year.

• Current job: Marketing Staff at Phuc Thinh Trading and Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

"I started working when I was a sophomore. I worked in communications for Olympia Schools, and I also organized events for Nam Huong Company and several other organizations. Working early gave me the opportunity to gain experience and apply what my teachers taught me to real-world situations. I mainly read many international textbooks and then compared them to the situation in Vietnam.

I believe that students don't necessarily have to work in their field of study; any job can offer some benefit. Tutoring provided me with organizational and presentation skills. Business and sales honed my communication and persuasion skills – essential soft skills for graduates. My philosophy is that whatever you do, you must see it through to the end, regardless of the outcome. What matters is whether you've given your all. You have to overcome your own limitations."

2. Do Quynh Linh – Valedictorian of the Social Work major

• Year of birth: 1995.
• Hometown: Thanh Hoa.
• Field of study: Social Work (Faculty of Sociology).
• Graduation thesis: “Community-based elderly care based on an intergenerational self-help model and the role of social workers”. Score: 9.6.
• Academic average: 3.72 (Excellent).
• Achievements:

Outstanding student at the school level for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Outstanding student of Hanoi National University in the 2014-2015 academic year.

Outstanding young person of 2015 at the grassroots level.

Outstanding student of the National University in the 2015-2016 academic year.

Outstanding Young Person of Hanoi National University in 2016.

Students with excellent academic achievements received commendations from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for the three academic years 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016.

"As a social work student, I've always been committed to studying so that I can help the community in the future. I've worked with GNI (Good Neighbors International) and other Korean social organizations aimed at supporting the development of people in disadvantaged areas.

My most memorable experience during my student years was probably my internship. The main activity was going to local communities to understand their difficulties and provide support. Witnessing firsthand the extremely hard lives of the people and the lack of access to a good education for the children made me constantly want to do something to help those in need. I realized that charity isn't the most effective way to help others; what's important is helping them tap into and develop their own inner strength. In the future, I will develop concrete plans and continue working for community development, as that is my passion.i”.

3. Tran Thi Huyen - Valedictorian of the Oriental Studies major.

• Year of birth: 1994.
• Hometown: Vinh Phuc.
• Field of study: Japanese Studies (Faculty of Oriental Studies).
• Graduation thesis: “Noise pollution in Japan: Current situation – solutions”. Score: 9.
• Academic average: 3.73 (Excellent).
• Achievements:

Top-scoring student in the 2012 entrance exam for Group C subjects.

Received the Senshu Scholarship (Japan).

• Current job: Administrative and translation staff member at Daikin company.

"During my studies at the Faculty, I acquired several essential skills. With my understanding of Japanese studies, I had many opportunities to converse with Japanese people. In addition, I participated in several Japanese language clubs, such as the Mina Club, where I introduced Vietnamese history and society to help them understand my country better.

One of my most memorable experiences was my study abroad trip to Japan (April 2015 – March 2016), sponsored by the Senshu scholarship. The trip changed my perspective significantly. Before, I always felt I had to live according to what others had to offer. Afterward, I realized I should live the way I wanted; only then could I find true happiness.

Besides my current major in Japanese Studies, I also love Marketing and hope to have the opportunity to work in this field in the future, especially to gain experience in an international environment..