Runner-up Phuong Anh graduated with a master's degree, reiterating her dream of opening a milk tea shop.

Á hậu Phạm Ngọc Phương Anh rạng ngời trong ngày nhận bằng thạc sĩ dù — Runner-up Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh beamed on the day she received her master's degree, despite not owning a bubble tea shop as she had hoped 8 years ago - Photo: NV

According to runner-up Phuong Anh, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" is a common question not only in beauty pageants but also in job interviews. Phuong Anh received this question when applying for a scholarship at RMIT University Vietnam in 2016. At that time, Phuong Anh answered: "I want to open a bubble tea shop."

However, eight years later, Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh - the first runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2020 - still doesn't own a bubble tea shop.

"I'm sorry, Phuong Anh of 2016, that didn't happen. But if the girl from 2016 could see Phuong Anh now, I believe she would still be very proud. Not because of my achievements, fame, or job, but because of the person I have become," Phuong Anh shared at the RMIT University graduation ceremony on April 9th.

Phuong Anh received her Master's degree in Global Business. Prior to that, in 2021, Phuong Anh graduated as valedictorian from university with a degree in Business Information Systems. Phuong Anh received scholarships for both her undergraduate and master's programs.

Sharing more about her journey and current results, Phuong Anh said she is happy because she has had the strength, determination, and perseverance. Happy because she was ready to seize opportunities, ready to accept risks, ready to challenge herself, and ready to pursue her dreams and passions.

She also believes that for the next five years and beyond, she will always feel this sense of pride, because what she has achieved today will be a solid foundation for her future journey.

A testament to hard work and talent.

Á hậu Phương Anh nhận bằng thạc sĩ - Ảnh: N.V — Runner-up Phuong Anh receives her master's degree - Photo: NV

Professor Sherman Young – Vice President of the University Council (responsible for education ) and Vice President of RMIT University – praised Phuong Anh as an outstanding RMIT alumnus with a brilliant journey, a testament to the power of hard work and talent.

He stated that Phuong Anh received the prestigious RMIT University Vietnam Chancellor's Scholarship in 2016 and a global MBA scholarship, and that her academic and professional progress has always been highly valued.

Fluent in both English and French, her voice transcended national borders. Beyond her studies, Phuong Anh was a vibrant and active member of the RMIT community, enthusiastically contributing her time and expertise to various events and workshops, leaving a lasting legacy in fostering the university's engagement and development.

Phuong Anh's grace and achievements are recognized not only at RMIT but also on national and international stages. Phuong Anh is also the vice president of an organization that supports education and organizes charitable events for children.

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