Why did I choose journalism as a career?

Ms. Vu Thanh Huong, a former student of class K36, is currently the Head of the Games and Meetings Department 1 - VTV3.Vietnam Television

"T"Since I was little, I've wanted to travel, to meet many people, and especially to have the opportunity to learn and broaden my knowledge. Journalism can provide these things most effectively for me. Having worked in this field for many years, I've had the chance to interact with many people, from poor workers to the Prime Minister. Each trip has helped me mature. Besides that, I love journalism because of the challenges it brings. Journalism always demands great effort and sacrifice. A journalist needs a passionate heart and a cool head. As a journalism student at the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, I am extremely proud of my major, my faculty, and my university. I believe that pride remains with many students of my generation even now..."

Journalist Vu Thanh Huong (Vietnam Television) in a professional seminar organized by the Center for Journalism and Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Mr. Vu Tien Thanh, former student of Class 54 Journalism and Communication

“I decided to study Journalism and Communication at the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities because of my desire to travel and experience the lives of people across Vietnam. Besides that, journalism has always been a profession that attracts dynamic and eager-to-learn young people. Furthermore, during our early years at university, the journalism and communication industry in Vietnam was experiencing rapid development with many innovations and breakthroughs, offering great career opportunities after graduation as well as practical opportunities while still students. At that time, the Faculty of Journalism and Communication underwent significant changes to meet the demands of training communication professionals in the era of international integration. With a modern infrastructure comparable to television stations or news agencies abroad, this was truly an ideal condition for any student wishing to pursue a career in journalism and communication in Vietnam. The Faculty of Journalism and Communication also provided us with…” I am in a very rich and diverse journalistic environment. There are many academic and recreational activities in addition to classes. Another stroke of luck is the enthusiastic guidance we've received from our professors and especially from senior students, who have already proven their abilities and made a name for themselves in the field of journalism.”

The Faculty of Journalism and Communication is one of the largest journalism training centers in the country. Students in the Faculty of Journalism not only learn about modern journalism theory but are also given opportunities to practice their profession while still in school.

Le Thi Huong Giang, a student in the K57 year of Journalism and Communication.

"I chose to study journalism at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi because when I applied, I clearly understood that journalism is a very dynamic and vibrant field, allowing me to travel to many places, interact with many people, and I felt that journalists are always full of energy. That's why I chose it – a profession that has given me many interesting experiences in my youth. To this day, although I am only in the early stages of my professional work in journalism, I still don't regret choosing to study journalism and dedicating myself to this profession."

Journalism students work at the Center for Journalism and Communication Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Tran Nhu Quynh, a student in the K59 cohort.Press and Media

"There's an old saying: 'Those destined to meet will find each other even across a thousand miles.' Perhaps my 'encounter' with journalism is also thanks to that 'destiny.' Before, I honestly never intended to become a journalist, even when many people said I was suited for the profession. But it's true that 'everything depends on fate,' sometimes it's not that I choose the profession, but that the profession chooses me. Until my final year of high school, my dream of traveling remained unchanged, the only difference being that I wanted to travel not as a tour guide or researcher, but as a reporter. I came to journalism naturally, like being 'lost in thought' and suddenly discovering some truth about life. Let's just consider it 'destiny' with the profession. Thanks to this encounter, I believe I've found the 'right path.' The dynamic learning and working atmosphere of the Journalism and Communication Faculty is truly wonderful." "This will help me turn my dream of becoming a journalist into reality. I believe that the choice I and my classmates made when applying to the Journalism and Communication department was absolutely right and correct..."