Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam advised students to live for what is good.

Humanistic values ​​are always around us.

Before speaking, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam spent a considerable amount of time listening to the students' sharing. The Deputy Prime Minister's simple, dynamic, and approachable demeanor quickly helped bridge the gap between the young people and the politician.

In response to the question: what do you understand about Humanities, and what would you do to spread Humanistic values ​​in life?, students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities shared diverse and authentic perspectives.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa (a third-year student in the Faculty of Tourism Studies) believes that one of the most humane activities of students today is volunteering for the community. These activities guide young people towards a better lifestyle, teaching them to love and help others.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam interacts with students.

Sharing this view, Tran Duc Anh (a student from cohort K60, Faculty of History) expressed his love and pride in wearing the green volunteer uniform, working alongside the Youth Union and Student Association to carry out meaningful summer volunteer campaigns.

Nguyen Thao Nguyen (a second-year student in the Sociology Department) stated: "I see the humanistic values ​​of life through very simple daily actions: students studying diligently, not violating regulations, maintaining general hygiene... Furthermore, students need to be conscious of using the knowledge they have learned to do well in their jobs after graduation, directly contributing their efforts to building and developing the country."

Proud to be a student of a university with a rich tradition, Nguyen Khanh Toan (Management Science student) said that he has learned more about human values ​​at this school than anywhere else. It is a school where more than 1,300 teachers and students directly participated in the resistance war against the US to save the country, with heroic martyrs such as Nguyen Van Thac, Chu Cam Phong, Le Anh Xuan… And currently, he sees these human values ​​spreading in life through the example of the teachers who are daily dedicating themselves to their work in the classroom.

Phan Thi Ngoc (a K60 student in the Faculty of Oriental Studies) is a female student from a poor village in Lang Son province, bordering China. She shared a touching story about the hardships in her impoverished rural area, marked by superstitious customs, backwardness, and limited understanding of society and life. Fortunately, she was sent to study at a provincial ethnic boarding school, and then became a freshman at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, giving her the opportunity to broaden her knowledge and understand many positive life values. She confided: "At this turning point in my life, I chose the University of Social Sciences and Humanities because the very name 'Humanities' evoked in me the belief that I would be able to bring modern, advanced, and humane knowledge back to my village, to help improve the lives of my parents and relatives."

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam: Live your life to the fullest for good things, and show concern for others.

Besides positive perspectives, many young people also boldly shared their genuine concerns with the Deputy Prime Minister about the future of the social sciences and humanities fields they are pursuing. Nguyen Thu Hang (a K60 student majoring in Public Relations) asked: "We are students studying at the university, and after graduation, we very much want to contribute our efforts to the country. However, currently, many graduates cannot find jobs or work in their field. So, what solutions does the State and Government have to address this problem?"

Nguyen Viet Phuong (a student from the K60 cohort, Faculty of Philosophy) stated: "I love studying culture, history, and humanities, but currently, basic science fields seem to lack social support. Many people believe that these fields are difficult to find jobs in, have low incomes, and are not highly regarded by society." Viet Phuong frankly questioned the Deputy Prime Minister: "What will the government do to help students in these science fields gain more confidence in their future careers, that they will be valued and able to make a living from their profession?"

Expressing empathy and sharing the concerns of young people, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that today's young people are much more capable than the previous generation and they have dared to speak out about their worries.

The Deputy Prime Minister affirmed: "I would like to tell you that I am here today to emphasize that the fields of study and work you are pursuing are extremely important." Because a country that wants to develop needs strong scientific and technological potential. But is it enough to be strong in technology and applied sciences alone? We have a glorious thousand-year history, and our victories over natural disasters and foreign invasions were achieved solely through technology. If we only focus on economic development, will people be happy? The Deputy Prime Minister advised students to have faith in their chosen fields of study, because the social sciences and humanities aim to build positive values, emotions, and thoughts, which are the solid foundation for a happy life.

Live your life to the fullest for the good things in life!

Addressing students' concerns about employment, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his view: “Students, don't grow old before your time. You've worked hard for 12 years to get into university. Enter it with the mindset of living life to the fullest, studying to the fullest, and giving it your all. Don't compare yourself to those around you. Always ask yourself what you've learned from your teachers, friends, books, and life?” When you learn continuously and strive your best, you will naturally find your place in society after graduation.

The Deputy Prime Minister shared that he himself is working in a field completely unrelated to his studies. He studied Computer Science at the Polytechnic University, but later switched to working in foreign affairs. He jokingly said, "I wasn't trained to be a Deputy Prime Minister!" Even 10 years after graduating, he was still criticized for his poor social communication skills. It wasn't until he moved to a new position that he was forced to change and learn to grow.

The Deputy Prime Minister posed the question: How can our country solve the problem of employment? With a struggling economy, few investors, few factories, and no offices, how can there be jobs? The government naturally needs a general policy to encourage production development, improve the business and investment environment. Businesses and the community also need to do the same. But for a country to develop, the participation of the entire society is necessary. Each individual must participate in their respective role. If we all do these things, society will develop. Then jobs will come. Social sciences and humanities will be valued.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam advised students to live for the good things in life. Although life has its good and bad moments, what's important is that each person constantly strives and lives for those around them. "The most meaningful thing in life, you will understand at some point, is bringing good things to those around you," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

Those good deeds could simply be a smile, a genuine act of kindness. If you can do something good for those around you, then do it. Your actions may or may not be recognized, or even misunderstood, but that's okay. What matters is that you act with good intentions—for others, for the community, and for society. By giving good things, we will also receive good things in return.

Addressing students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Deputy Prime Minister suggested that, in addition to excelling in their studies and conducting good scientific research, they should actively participate in social activities, contributing through their actions to the widespread dissemination of positive humanistic values ​​in life.

Professor, Doctor, and People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh - Rector of the University - presented outstanding scientific research works of the University's staff to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.