VNU-USSH students are honored to join the Vietnamese Youth Delegation to visit and work in Sri Lanka in 2024.

During the visit and work in Sri Lanka, the Vietnamese youth delegation was honored to receive a warm and respectful welcome from Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, in addition to the usual diplomatic protocols.
In addition, during the visit and work in Sri Lanka, the Vietnamese youth delegation received an invitation to meet with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka and had talks with the All Sri Lanka Youth Federation. The delegation was hosted by Mr. Sisra Jayakodi, Vice President of the Sri Lanka People's Front Party (MEP), Minister of State for Health of Sri Lanka,
At the meeting, many cooperation contents were discussed and agreed upon by both sides: The Youth Union of the two countries will be the focal point to promote cultural exchange activities, promote Vietnam and Sri Lanka and Vietnam - Sri Lanka relations in various fields in provinces and cities in Vietnam and Sri Lanka; organize cultural exchange activities between the youth of the two countries and with the Vietnamese community living and working in Sri Lanka..., strengthen cooperation in the fields of information technology, tourism, cultural exchange with Sri Lanka.
During the working trip, Vietnamese youth delegates also had the opportunity to meet and exchange with young Sri Lankan delegates, visit the Parliament House, Colombo city, visit the Ho Chi Minh Monument, the Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh space in the Colombo Capital Library, enjoy cultural performances, traditional martial arts of Sri Lanka; attend the cultural exchange program between the youth of the two countries...
This is a valuable opportunity for young people, especially students, to improve their knowledge and skills, practice foreign language skills, learn about the culture of Sri Lanka, as well as promote the image and people of Vietnam, proactive, friendly, open-minded, creative and courageous Humanities students to international friends.

When asked: "Why were you chosen as one of the few students honored to participate in the working trip of the Vietnamese Youth Delegation to Sri Lanka in 2024?" Doan Mai Duong shared: "Personally, I think I am honored to be a member of the Delegation largely thanks to the open and effective cooperation and connection opportunities of the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities."
Studying at the Faculty of Tourism Studies of Hanoi University of Humanities has given me a wealth of knowledge and diverse skills. It can be said that studying in such a dynamic environment has partly shaped me into who I am today.
While studying at the Faculty of Tourism, right from the first year, I had the opportunity to do internships and practical training in different regions of the country to enrich my own experience. In addition, the Faculty regularly organizes workshops related to the major as well as volunteer activities accompanied by alumni working at domestic and foreign tourism enterprises and organizations. The teachers in the Faculty always support, accompany, and closely care about the activities as well as create an environment for students to express themselves. A series of outstanding activities are held every year such as: FTS Newgen Award, FTS Show, Volunteer Tourism Program, ... and many exchange programs with countries in the region are wonderful things that the Faculty's training program brings to students. Personally, I was honored to participate in the study exchange program at Rikkyo University - Japan twice in 2022 and 2023. From the practical experiences in the land of cherry blossoms, it has given me a broader view of the tourism industry.      
In particular, the Faculty was the bridge for me to do an internship at the Sri Lankan embassy. And that was a valuable opportunity for me to be honored as one of the delegates of the Delegation visiting and working in Sri Lanka while still a student, the opportunity to accompany delegates from provinces and cities across the country, participating in international exchange activities.
Up to now, I have been extremely happy with my decision to become a student of Tourism at the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Here, I not only gain in-depth knowledge of tourism studies, but also have the opportunity to participate in many useful activities to improve many skills, as well as practice foreign language skills, learn about the cultures of other countries, and promote the image of Vietnamese students and people to international friends. I always put myself in the same mindset as the French writer Jules Verne once said: "Traveling allows us to enrich our lives with new experiences, enjoy and be educated, learn to respect other cultures, make friends, and above all, contribute to international cooperation and world peace."