Mai Mai - talented student of International Studies Faculty

During 4 years of studying and working at school, Mai Mai has constantly strived to pursue her passion and assert herself in the face of challenges and difficulties.

As a freshman, like many other students, Mai Mai was quite shy and hesitant, but studying in an open, friendly environment with enthusiastic help from teachers, Mai Mai gradually asserted herself and showed herself in many fields such as organizing events for the faculty, being an MC, participating in the school's cultural exchange programs. Notably, from her first year, Mai Mai was the Vice President of the English Club of the Faculty of International Studies (FIS English Club). By her second year, this girl became the President of the Club and made contributions to help the Club achieve many successes. As the President of a highly regarded club in the Faculty in particular and in the school in general, Mai Mai and her friends have made great efforts to maintain and develop the Club: "Most Humanities students are still hesitant about foreign languages, so in order to attract them to the Club, we always have to innovate and create learning methods that are suitable and most effective. Usually, the methods given are always close and closely related to the lives of students, so that they can easily approach foreign languages ​​and consider them as an indispensable companion on the journey of knowledge." - Mai Mai shared. Building relationships with foreign language clubs of other schools and foreign guests is also maintained and expanded by Mai Mai to increase the excitement of the club's exchanges.

Mai Mai - excellent female student of the Faculty of International Studies

Mai Mai also sent advice on learning foreign languages ​​to students, especially first-year students: “Don't demand that English love you or force yourself to love English right from the start. Open the door to welcome and create opportunities for English to come closer to us. Choosing a textbook is also an important thing. Choosing a textbook is also an important thing. Find yourself a textbook that suits your level and ability, then you will not get bored quickly but on the contrary, it will stimulate your foreign language learning more enthusiastically.”.

Mai Mai also actively participates in foreign language events organized by other schools to share experiences and come up with interesting ideas for learning foreign languages. Busy with the work of the club, Mai Mai always balances work and study: "I myself am a very hard-working person, everyone always trusts and entrusts me with work, so the work schedule requires continuous and regular work. Each faculty has its own characteristics in studying, the Faculty of International Studies always requires students to read books, learn, and update news regularly. When I don't have enough time to study, I often exchange with my classmates to be able to grasp knowledge through the "channel" of friends.", Mai Mai confided.

Mai Mai interacts with international students during an exchange trip abroad.

Because of her enthusiasm in all her work as well as studying and working in the Youth Union, the 4th year student of the Faculty of International Studies has achieved many achievements in both Youth Union activities and studying such as: Outstanding young face at the grassroots level in the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years; Certificate of "5 Good Students" at Hanoi National University in 2013-2014; Certificate of "5 Good Students" at Hanoi National University in 2013-2014; Certificate of Merit from the School Youth Union Executive Committee for her achievements in Youth Union activities and youth movements in the 2011-2012 school year; Certificate of Merit for the team leader of the Thang Long - Hanoi Cultural and Historical Propaganda Team at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) Youth Union for their outstanding achievements in the 2013 Youth Volunteer Summer Campaign of the University's Youth Union Executive Committee... In addition, there are a number of Certificates of participation in student exchange programs abroad: programs: "ASEAN for ALL" (held in Thailand), "Youth Model ASEAN Conference" (held in Singapore), "Asian Students Environment Platform" (held in Korea, won first prize for the presentation group), "ASEAN Youth And The Evolving Regional Architecture" (held in Thailand).

2014 is considered a “bumper harvest” year for Mai Mai when she consecutively participated in two major events: ASEAN for ALL held in Thailand in November; Youth Model ASEAN Conference lasting from December 19 to 22 at Singapore Polytechnic. With each event, Mai Mai had deep impressions: “In the exchange program in Thailand, there were 8 representatives from ASEAN and one representative from China. The program aimed to enhance solidarity and cultural exchange between countries. Especially in the Conference in Singapore, there were 10 ASEAN countries participating, I was one of 5 Northern faces representing Vietnam to attend. I feel very proud and in addition, I am more aware of the responsibility of an ASEAN citizen. To connect and develop a strong ASEAN community, the first thing lies in each individual. Each person must be aware of their own responsibility to constantly enhance the spirit of solidarity and development in the region.”.

Mai Mai is one of the typical, dynamic and talented female students of the school with a long history of activities and admirable achievements. Sharing on International Women's Day, Mai Mai said: "I feel that Vietnamese women in general and female students in particular are having big changes, they are more talented and independent. Gender equality will only exist when women always believe that they have the right to be equal, to study, to work, to have fun.”.