Meet two talented and excellent female valedictorians of Foreign Trade University

The female student shared that, like many other freshmen entering university, she applied the same learning method as in high school, which is to take notes of what the lecturer taught and then memorize it at home.

After a short time of applying this method, Thien Huong realized its weakness. In terms of effectiveness, this way of studying only helped her achieve a maximum score of 7. For Huong, this score could not help her achieve her goal of graduating early. Therefore, the talented girl changed her strategy. During class, she would proactively ask the lecturer and actively speak up to increase her component score.

“I have a detailed plan for my life and career, and the first step is to enter university, and the second step is to graduate early. This will help me enter the labor market and reach further goals sooner,” Thien Huong confidently shared.

Learning about Huong’s study time during her university years, many people will be surprised. While other students study 7-8 subjects per semester, Thien Huong boldly registered for 10-12 subjects per semester. In addition, the female student also registered for the summer semester to speed up her progress.

She also applies many effective learning methods such as mindmap, Cornell Notes (effective note-taking method), Pomodoro (time management technique) to optimize knowledge acquisition.



During her studies, Huong paid special attention to understanding the lessons and the nature of knowledge instead of memorizing them mechanically. She always tried to connect theory with practice to remember and apply it as best as possible.

“For example, when learning about the law of quantity and quality in Philosophy, I think of it as the process of reviewing for university entrance exams. You can’t study for just a day or two and expect immediate results, but if you accumulate knowledge regularly every day, at some point, a qualitative change will occur – you will truly understand deeply and be able to apply that knowledge,” Huong shared.

Tran Thien Huong and friends participate in projects

Thien Huong's acceleration process has a lot of contribution from her friends. Huong and other friends formed a group to study and support each other. Regular exchanges with classmates help the female student understand faster and remember longer.

Besides understanding the lesson, Huong emphasized the importance of understanding herself - a factor that helps her build the most effective learning and self-development strategy.

“I asked myself: What time of day do I study best? Do I absorb knowledge better through reading, listening to lectures or group discussions? What is my learning goal – just to pass the course or to aim for a scholarship or study abroad opportunity?”

She realized that she learned best in the morning, absorbed quickly through summarizing main ideas and teaching others, so she adjusted her learning method to this method. Determining clear goals also helped her have strong motivation to study. For Huong, each subject is not only for getting points but also a foundation to help her develop her future career.

Thien Huong is an active student leader, holding the position of President of the Student Association of the Faculty of Business Administration, Foreign Trade University for the 2023-2024 term.

In addition, she also made her mark with the title of Outstanding Student of the 2023-2024 school year and excellently won the Champion of the "I Am Brave" 2024 Speech Contest organized by the University of Technology - VNU.

“Joining clubs and student associations was an important decision that helped me develop significantly. From a rather shy person, I gradually honed my confidence, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills and leadership abilities. I also had the opportunity to connect with many talented CEOs and entrepreneurs and learn a lot from them,” Huong shared.

Thien Huong is dedicated to supporting other students through skills training projects, helping hundreds of students access practical knowledge about human resources, marketing, and business administration.

The leadership role of the excellent female student of the Faculty of Business Administration is demonstrated through the successful organization of many programs connecting businesses with students, helping hundreds of young people have the opportunity to meet and learn from business leaders.

She is also one of the typical young faces of Foreign Trade University, representing the school to participate in the international research conference ICYREB 2023, and won the Encouragement Prize in the Student Scientific Research Competition.

Tran Thien Huong is in the top 2% of students nationwide to receive the 2024 Panasonic Undergraduate Scholarship

Not stopping there, Huong demonstrated the qualities of a young and potential speaker when she excellently won the Champion of the "I Am Brave" 2024 Speaking Contest.

Looking back on her journey, Thien Huong tells students: “University is the best time for you to experience and grow. Don’t be afraid of challenges, don’t limit yourself to your comfort zone. Join clubs, learn constantly, seize every opportunity to develop. Because I believe that when you dare to try, you will receive more than you imagine.”

Impressive achievements of Tran Thien Huong:

Presentation and publication at IFEAMA International Conference 2023.

Present and publish in the Proceedings of the Annual International Scientific Conference for Young Scientists of Economics & Business Schools 2023 (ICYREB 2023).

Scientific research topic published in FTU Working Paper Series.

Encouragement Prize of Foreign Trade University Student Scientific Research Competition 2023.

Top 2% of students nationwide receive Panasonic Undergraduate Scholarship 2024.

Scholarship for the ASEAN Student Exchange Program (AIMS) Spring 2023 at Yonsei University (Korea).

KEB Hana Bank Scholarship 2023.

KKHT Scholarship Type A for the academic year 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

Besides Tran Thien Huong, Hoang Thi Minh Nguyet is the valedictorian of the Foreign Economics major, Foreign Trade University.

Right from her first years of university, Minh Nguyet demonstrated her spirit of effort and determination by maintaining a GPA of 3.72 - an admirable achievement in the competitive learning environment at Foreign Trade University.

Besides, she also actively participates in scientific research, with her work published in Hue University Journal of Science: Economics and Development.

In addition to her academic achievements, Minh Nguyet also made her mark in extracurricular activities, especially in the field of e-commerce. She was the President of the E-commerce Club of Foreign Trade University, term 2023 - 2024,

When it comes to the idea that joining a club can affect academic performance, Minh Nguyet clearly expressed her opinion: "Studying and club activities are not contradictory, but on the contrary, they complement each other a lot. The club helps me practice soft skills, and the knowledge from school helps me apply it immediately in practice."

“The relationship between me and the club is a give and take. If you only participate superficially, you will not receive much value in return. But if you invest real effort, those experiences will be priceless and help a lot for the future,” Hoang Thi Minh Nguyet affirmed.

Her prominence in this field is also reflected in the prestigious awards she has won. In 2023, Minh Nguyet reached the Top 4 of the Digital Business Talent Student Competition organized by the Vietnam E-commerce Association. Thanks to her extensive experience and deep understanding of this field, she was invited to be a judge for the Lazada Speed ​​Creative Challenge Season 2.

At the same time, Minh Nguyet also became Student Ambassador of the Lazada E-commerce Education project.

In addition to participating in competitions, Minh Nguyet is also the co-founder and head of the organizing committee of two major competitions for students:

Fizz Up Challenge, organized with Doppelherz - Strategic Partner of Foreign Trade University.

E-COMPETE, a national competition, attracts hundreds of students who love online business.

With a solid foundation from studying, researching and practical activities, Minh Nguyet believes that she is fully equipped to enter the labor market and continue pursuing her passion for e-commerce.

Kim Ngan (Performed by: Quoc Viet)

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