I’ve graduated!
Time truly flies. Somehow, I’ve already completed my university journey. June 7th, 2025 marks the end of my four-year chapter that began back in 2021. Here’s to me – a brand new graduate!
Four years ago, I used to wonder what life as a university student would look like. What would I be able to achieve? Would I join competitions? Take on part-time jobs? Expand my circle of friends and connections?… Those questions kept me awake on many nights, simply because I was too excited, too eager to step out of my comfort zone – the very place I once believed was holding me back. (I know, this might sound a little abstract. Maybe I’ll save the full story for another post.)
But for now, let’s take a look back at some of the moments from my university years!
I spent three years of my university life at Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam. There, besides gaining academic knowledge in the classroom, I also joined clubs and had the chance to connect with many international students. One of the things I’m most proud of is being part of the Language Partner program – an initiative that helps international students learn Vietnamese. Thanks to this program, I had the opportunity to meet and befriend students from countries such as Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, China, South Korea, and Taiwan. Some of them have remained close friends of mine to this day.
In my fourth year, I transferred to Taiwan to complete my undergraduate studies, from mid-September 2024 until early June 2025. I’ve always thought of this journey less as “studying abroad” and more as an extended adventure. This trip also marked the very beginning of this blog – a space where I wanted to capture my memories, reflections, and cultural experiences in Taiwan. Looking back, I truly feel that I’ve learned and grown so much throughout this journey.
Now, I’ve officially graduated! I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents, all my teachers, and friends who have walked alongside me throughout this journey. I know that I’m still far from perfect, but step by step, I’ve been working on improving myself.
As time goes by, I believe we will all gradually grow into the best versions of ourselves.
Happy graduation! 畢業快樂！