"Humanism within me"

Time flies so fast! It's already been seven months since I started studying at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi. A whole semester has passed, yet my feelings about this university remain as fresh and vivid as ever…

When I was a high school student, like many other 12th-grade students, I was extremely uncertain about my future path. There were so many choices before me, and I always wondered which path, which school, would be the best fit for me? Honestly, at that time, the Faculty of Humanities wasn't my first choice. But by some inexplicable twist of fate, I decided to apply to the Faculty of Humanities just one day before the official entrance exam! I know this choice was somewhat surprising to my parents, but for me, it was a determination, a risky gamble to believe in myself and my chosen path. And luckily, I succeeded. The day I received my acceptance letter was truly a happy day for me, and for the first time in my life, I clearly felt how proud my parents were of me!

I still vividly remember the day I arrived in Hanoi to begin my studies: September 3rd. It was the first time I saw the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The campus was quite spacious with many academic buildings, and the stone benches were always filled with students studying or chatting. A feeling of closeness and peace welled up inside me. After those initial feelings, I learned about the university's history and traditions. And I truly felt reassured about my initial choice. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading university specializing in social sciences, with a rich history, distinguished lecturers, and exceptionally talented students. Learning about the university's traditions made me very proud to be a member of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in particular, and a member of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi in general. And so, my first semester began, and my student life, full of new experiences, truly began!

As a student, I always lived under the protective care of my parents, and going to university was my first time living away from home. Independent living was never easy. At first, the new place and the new learning environment made me feel a little sad, apprehensive, and hesitant to fully integrate. But gradually, everything fell into place. I was assigned to my department and class, studying with completely new friends. Initially, I felt a bit awkward, but luckily, the homeroom teacher of the K59 Journalism class – Professor Phan Kien – was a cheerful, easy-going, and approachable person. He helped us overcome our initial shyness and get to know each other. My classmates came from many different places, but they all shared a common trait: they were all very kind and approachable. We started finding stable places in the classroom and getting to know each other. "Hi, what's your name?", "Where are you from?",… such greetings began to bring people from different backgrounds closer together. Actually, before entering university, I thought it would be difficult to find long-term friends because we all already had close friends before. However, that thought gradually shook when I joined the K59BC group, especially when I hung out with the "little devils" group. We were clearly strangers, each from a different place, yet because we sat together, we gradually became incredibly close and friendly. The feeling of always having a group of friends waiting for us in class, calling out our names, eating, laughing, and chatting was truly joyful and intimate. It was that group, that special group of friends, that made me love the Faculty of Humanities even more, making it feel more familiar and interesting!

My student years have only just begun, and I know there's still much more to come. But at least for now, if anyone were to ask me if I regret overcoming all the obstacles and difficulties to get into the Faculty of Humanities, the answer would always be "No." I'm proud that I dared to pursue the path I love, and that I convinced my parents to support it. I'm proud that I tried my best and always strived on the path I chose, even though I knew it was very difficult at times, to the point where it made me feel tired. I feel truly fortunate to have been trained at a school with a long tradition, studying in a friendly yet serious environment. The enriching classes, the intense and serious "study hard, take hard" exams, the lovely friends, and all the extracurricular activities will surely always be beautiful memories of my student life. For me, the Faculty of Humanities is a large family with its challenges and opportunities, with close teachers and friends, a place that thousands of students who have studied, are studying, and will study here will always cherish and remember. The Faculty of Humanities is a new book for me, and I will try my best to write the beautiful things about student life on its pages!

Once again, I just want to say loudly and proudly: "I AM A HUMANITIES STUDENT!"