9x Nghe An shares life in the US after receiving a scholarship from the President

(Baonghean.vn) -Nguyen Luu Canh Hao, a former English major student at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted (Nghe An) has"huge" achievement with 4 university scholarships in the US, including 1 Presidential scholarship for international students(International Presidential Scholarships).

Choose an all-boys school so you won't be distracted by the opposite sex.

After successfully winning a series of prestigious scholarships from American universities, Canh Hao finally decided to study at Wabash College (Indiana, USA). Wabash College is a private, male-only institution that offers bachelor of arts degrees in many majors. This school also agrees to grant a limited number of Presidential scholarships to international students for students with excellent achievements.

It is known that during his studies in the US, Canh Hao was fully sponsored by the school for his tuition and accommodation, as well as given the opportunity to work part-time with an income of about 4,500 USD/semester. However, in addition to these desirable benefits, he also revealed a very interesting reason for deciding to study at this school: studying at a boys' school, he was not distracted by trying to impress the opposite sex.

Nguyen Luu Canh Hao (white shirt in the middle) with friends at Wabash School - USA. Photo: NVCC

In addition, the serious, international-standard learning environment attracted this talented guy to this place. “Wabash College is one of the schools with a stressful learning environment, requiring students to really try their best. The number of students at the school is not much, which means that a class has a maximum of 20 people, a minimum of 10 people, so the professors pay a lot of attention to the students. The student support system is also very good, including thesis editing, tutoring, work skills training, ...” – Hao shared.

One of the reasons Canh Hao (right) chose to study at Wabash College was to not let women distract him. Photo: NVCC

Besides, he also said that studying in the US is quite stressful, most of the time has to be invested in studying and sometimes can not have time for himself. “At Wabash, there is only one way to graduate, which is to study, study, study and study. Cheating is not allowed, late submission of assignments does not give a chance to explain, everything happens according to a process with no second chances, so it is quite stressful and serious. I also do not have much free time to spend on myself.”

Americans are kind and friendly

When sharing about daily life and culture of the United States, Canh Hao seemed quite interested, especially the compliments for kind Americans. “At Wabash School, there is a rule that all male students must be friendly and kind. I am also open-minded so I am close to some native friends, I also have a foster family here, so basically I do not have any difficulty communicating or integrating into the lifestyle here” – Hao said.

Friendly and kind Americans helped Hao have an easy start to his life as an international student. Photo: NVCC

When asked about how to quickly adapt to life in a country on the other side of the world, Canh Hao said the most important thing is to be optimistic and find joy in yourself. Make lots of friends, talk a lot and don't be afraid to seek support and help from those around you, don't isolate yourself but be confident in creating relationships. And never be afraid to try new things, only then will you find joy for yourself.

Passionate about hiphop dancing and want to start a dance club at university

Since studying at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Canh Hao has shown himself to be a very active young person when participating in extracurricular activities and especially has a strong passion for hiphop dancing.

Hao used to be a hip hop dancer when he was in high school. Photo: NVCC

Currently, although he has become an international student in the US, Hao still has a passion and enthusiasm for dancing. He confided: “My passion is dancing, but boys' schools do not pay much attention to art, they focus more on sports, so the school does not have a dance club yet. I plan to establish a dance club in the near future.”

It is known that Hao is currently participating in organizations and extracurricular activities such as Circle K (community activities), ISA (International Student Association), VSA (Vietnam Student Association), Glee Club (School Acapella Club), Badminton Club (Badminton Club) and The Complimentary (School Newspaper). In addition, this dynamic young man is also working part-time at the International Center (building for international students) and holds the position of consultant in the Admission Office (school admissions office).

Although participating in many extracurricular activities, Canh Hao still harbored the plan to establish a hip hop dance club at university. Photo: NVCC

“Even though it's quite busy, I think it will help me develop my inherent abilities and stay away from negative activities.” – Hao shared.

Study abroad with the mindset of returning to contribute

When asked about his future plans to stay in the US or return to Vietnam, Hao firmly answered that he would return to work and contribute to the country. “After graduating, I plan to return to Vietnam to find a job and then consider studying for an MBA (Master of Business Administration). I studied psychology to return and contribute, not with the intention of settling down like most students here. I am a family person, so I cannot live too far away from my parents, which makes me feel uneasy. Besides, although I have adapted well, I do not really like life here. I prefer living in Vietnam, where it is more comfortable and the food is much better,” Hao confided.

The talented boy's greatest wish is still to return and contribute to his homeland. Photo: NVCC

During the conversation, he also revealed some experiences for those who intend to hunt for scholarships to study abroad. “Clearly identify your own and your family’s needs to research and make a list of suitable schools. It does not have to be a top school, a mediocre school is fine as long as it is suitable for you and your family. There will be opportunities everywhere, the important thing is how you take advantage of them.”

Hao also said that making a list of schools is an extremely important step, you should ask and seek information as well as advice from experienced people. Once you have determined the school, go to the school's homepage to read and learn carefully about the conditions and policies, especially about financial support, if necessary, email the school directly to ask for information (remember to write carefully because they will save it). And the last step, believe in your own abilities and polish your profile, do not hesitate to seek help from family and friends.

Thuc Trinh