The teachers of the Library Information Department have created passion in me.

Information technology as a destiny

Thuy shared that her fate with the Information Technology major started in the first semester of her first year of university, at that time, the Head of the Department, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Quy (now the former Head of the Library Information Department) used her essay on the topic "Why did I choose this major" as an example to analyze in front of the class. After that, she discussed and shared about the major, about work and career future not only for Thuy, but also for all the first-year students in the class.

“From a small exercise, the story she shared was so close and simple about the subject that helped Thuy and her classmates have the first and deep feelings for this subject,” Thuy said.

With an entry score that was not impressive compared to other classmates, in addition to the awkward learning process in the first year, there were no outstanding achievements. But thanks to the care and guidance of the teachers, especially Mr. Tran Duc Hoa, the "vibrations" with the department were transformed into "action" efforts throughout the remaining time in the university.

“After getting a perfect score in basic computer science, Mr. Tran Duc Hoa invited and suggested Thuy to participate in the activity of “computer science training for new students”. This was Thuy’s first activity in a new university environment and also an activity that fueled her love for information technology,” Thuy said.

The activities not only help Thuy consolidate the knowledge acquired in the university lecture hall, help and share her knowledge with other students, but also help Thuy understand more about the field of study. Through activities with teachers in the department, the love and affinity for the field of study just keeps growing. In all activities, teachers always wholeheartedly help and guide, and the Library Information is like a second home on Thuy's university path.

Choongsoo Scholarship 2014, recognizing Nguyen Thi Thuy's academic achievements

Let fate be the driving force of effort, change and growth.

“The four years of studying and living in the common house of the Library Information Department was not long, but it was the most beautiful time of my youth,” Thuy said.

During her four years at university, Thuy enthusiastically participated in the movements and union activities of her faculty and school, such as participating in the book fair organizing committee, the "Up" volunteer project, and participating in the IT skills competition... These activities not only gave Thuy soft skills in the university lecture hall, the opportunity to experience and change herself, but also provided her with moments of youth.

By the time I reached my senior year of college, I had to spend more time completing my studies and less time participating in group activities. I felt very disappointed.

“Staying up all night to study and organize activities has become part of my university routine,” Thuy shared.

Nguyen Thi Thuy (also on the right) in volunteer activities of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ba Vi

Always striving to balance between participating in the union and studying is the motivation and goal for Thuy to always try. In studying, Thuy always does her best, is serious in studying, and focuses on acquiring knowledge right from the beginning to reduce pressure during the exam preparation period. In addition, she actively participates in the process of expressing opinions to get high component scores. This has helped Thuy achieve the title of good and excellent throughout 4 years of university. Thuy has received many certificates of merit and scholarships from the University, such as the Posco scholarship (about 500 USD), the Choongsoo scholarship (about 250 USD) for two consecutive years, regular scholarships throughout 4 years of study, certificates of merit from the Hanoi Youth Union, certificates of merit from the VNU Youth Union, certificates of merit from the University Principal...

“If students of the school try to maintain excellent academic performance and enthusiastically participate in union activities, they can receive a lot of financial support for training every year from regular study scholarships, scholarships from foreign funding funds, and certificates of merit. This amount of funding is very large and supports them a lot in the process of eating, living and studying,” Thuy said.

Looking back on the journey from “fate” to her second home, the Faculty of Library Information, Thuy shared, “Each major has its own interesting things. To love, to live and grow with the profession, each of us must experience, live and work with it to be able to feel it. Always be proactive in finding and creating your own passion.” The Faculty of Library Information always has very close and dedicated teachers; career opportunities for students are also very open. After finishing her studies, Thuy also had her own plans and career plans.