A bright smile along with a bright face, always cheerful and sociable is the first impression when we met and talked with Minh Ngoc (student of Truong Dinh High School, Hanoi). As the youngest child in the family, her mother and sister always created conditions for her to study well. Understanding the hearts of her mother and sister, Minh Ngoc always tries her best to study to achieve the highest achievements. Talking about the joy of being valedictorian, Ngoc shared: "As soon as the University of Social Sciences and Humanities announced the exam scores, I saw and knew the score, but at that time I didn't know I was the valedictorian of block C, only when my friends called to tell me did I know. At that time, I was very surprised, then when my sister checked the scores again, her hands were shaking so much that she couldn't type on the keyboard anymore"... We seemed to see the joy on the faces of every member of Minh Ngoc's family. The joy combined with that great surprise was multiplied by the wishes of teachers, friends, and neighbors. The love, care, attention and encouragement of her mother and sister are great motivations for Minh Ngoc to achieve the results she has today.
Ms. Le Thi Hien (Minh Ngoc's mother) could not hide her emotions, choking up and saying: "I am very happy and touched, I could not believe that Ngoc is the valedictorian. The family's circumstances are quite difficult, Ngoc's father passed away when she was young. Therefore, I can only encourage Ngoc to try harder to study better in the coming school years."
In this year's university entrance exam, because of her love and passion for social sciences, Minh Ngoc chose to take the C block exam. She said: "I really like History, I love history and I also think I have the ability to learn Literature, so I decided to take the C block exam." Her passion for social sciences has existed since Ngoc was in primary school, and was further encouraged when she won the Encouragement Prize in the provincial History competition in grade 9. During her 12 years of study, Minh Ngoc has always been a good student. At school, she actively participates in the activities of the school and class and holds the position of Deputy Secretary of the class. Ngoc is always enthusiastic, sociable and studies hard, so she is always loved by teachers and friends. At home, Minh Ngoc is a good and dutiful child. In addition to class time, Ngoc also helps her mother sell goods to earn more income for the family.
Commenting on Minh Ngoc, Ms. Nguyen Hoang Oanh - a neighbor of Ngoc's family said: "Ngoc is very obedient, polite, studies hard, and is loved by everyone. When I heard that Ngoc was valedictorian, I was very happy for her. I always advise my children to follow the example of Ngoc and her sister."
Sharing the secret to studying social subjects, Ngoc said that for History, I divide it into two distinct parts: world history and Vietnamese history. In addition to the knowledge in the book, I need to learn to expand my knowledge outside, especially about world history. As for Vietnamese history, I try to remember important historical milestones so that when doing exercises, it is easier to develop ideas. For Literature, in class, I have to pay attention to the lecture and understand the main idea of each lesson, read more reference materials to accumulate more, refer to writing styles, word usage, especially pay attention to "expensive" words to remember and apply to my work.
Although Minh Ngoc was admitted as valedictorian in the Anthropology major, she shared her desire to become a journalist or a TV MC. This dream has existed since she was in 3rd or 4th grade. During her time at Truong Dinh High School, Minh Ngoc also actively participated in writing articles for the school newspaper.
Sharing about choosing to study Anthropology, Ngoc said: “I have researched quite thoroughly about the Department of Anthropology on the school’s website and through my sister who is studying in her third year of Anthropology. I think studying Anthropology will help me have a good background knowledge in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts, and understand more about the cultures of countries around the world. That knowledge will help me get closer to my dreams and interests.”
Talking about her plans for the future when she becomes a university student, Ngoc said she will try her best to study well so as not to disappoint her mother and sister. In addition, she will spend more time learning English, actively participating in school and faculty activities, and volunteer youth activities to help her become more active.Ms. Hien (Ngoc's mother) shared: "The family will try to create favorable conditions for you during the four years of university. I also advise you to try to study well so that you will have a better future after graduation. Even though we are poor, if our children graduate successfully, we will be very happy and satisfied."
Temporarily say goodbye to Minh Ngoc and her family and see you soon at university. We wish this beautiful valedictorian will always study well and soon achieve her dream.
