Ha Nhi boy graduated as valedictorian of the Academy of Public Administration and Management

Thanh Xuan was born and raised in Go Cu village, Mu Ca commune, Muong Te district (Lai Chau province). Xuan's parents were illiterate, and the family's economic situation was difficult, relying solely on farming. Her older brother dropped out of school after the 10th grade to work in the fields with their parents.

Among her peers, Xuan was the only one in the entire village to go to university. If we consider the whole Mu Ca commune, there's only one more person like her.

Speaking to a reporter from Dan Tri newspaper , Xuan said she had considered dropping out of school to help her parents with farming. However, her maternal grandfather encouraged her to continue her studies.

"I still remember my grandfather's advice back then: I had to go to school to have a chance to help my family. If I dropped out and worked in the fields, life would remain difficult," Xuan confided.

Determined to move to Hanoi , Xuan faced countless difficulties in the early days. During that period, the Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted Vietnam, and all schools switched to online learning. At that time, Xuan's family had to rely on the local government's installment loan support policy to buy a computer for their child's studies.

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Young Thanh Xuan at the graduation ceremony and receiving her bachelor's degree from the Academy of Public Administration and Management (Photo: Provided by the interviewee).

Xuan's first computer cost 13 million VND, and he still uses it to this day. His parents finally paid off the installment loan this past June.

Throughout her four years of university, Xuan had to be completely independent in all aspects of her life, both in terms of living and studying. The biggest challenge that always plagued Xuan was financial issues.

My parents' income wasn't stable on a monthly basis; it depended on the harvest and the fields. Only in good months did the family have money to send to Xuan in Hanoi.

During her studies, the most difficult subjects for Xuan were English. "For people from the highlands, opportunities to learn English are limited. I had to study day and night."

"There were even days when, after office hours and the library closed, I would sit on the library balcony studying until 7 pm before going back to my room. Fortunately, I got a C grade in all three of my English courses," Xuan recounted.

In the early semesters, due to a lack of study methods, Xuan's grades weren't very high. By the end of her first year, seeing that her results weren't promising, and had even declined, Xuan reminded herself that she needed to work harder and adjust her study approach.

Xuan usually prepares an outline from the beginning of a course and supplements it as it progresses. He has a notebook where he jots down anything the teachers emphasize. Xuan also reads many scientific articles and journals to apply to his studies. During peak exam periods, Xuan often stays up late reading articles to find more vivid evidence for his answers.

This is also one of the reasons why Xuan had three scientific research projects at the faculty level. In his second year, the research project of the Ha Nhi male student won an honorable mention, in his third year it won second prize, and in his final year it won first prize.

The scientific topics and graduation thesis chosen by Xuan focused on research into student communication activities in the context of digital transformation, and on office work in agencies and organizations in the context of digital transformation. These are all new and challenging issues, demonstrating her commitment and efforts to learn and access new knowledge.

Xuan said that the most important thing she learned during her student life was perseverance and facing challenges. "There were things that seemed impossible, but I tried my best, persevered, and in the end, I succeeded," Xuan said.

With determination and effort, Xuan completed 51 courses and 127 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0, including an A+ grade for both her graduation internship and thesis. Xuan graduated with honors and was the valedictorian of the Office Management program, class of 21.

Last May, Thanh Xuan Horn was one of the outstanding students admitted to the Party.

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The top graduate of the Academy of Public Administration and Management at the Party membership ceremony in May 2025 (Photo: Provided by the interviewee).

Xuan shared: “Office management is a very interesting field of study. The more I study, the more I love it, because it's not just about theory, but also about practical application in many modules and practical tasks related to the major. The curriculum is constantly updated and improved by the school and the teachers.”

The results I achieved are largely due to the enthusiastic support of the faculty members in the department, especially Dr. Nguyen Quynh Nga - my teacher who accompanied and helped me complete two scientific research projects, and also co-authored two articles with her published in the Academy's Journal of State Management.

Fifteen years ago, Ms. Quynh Nga was a nationally recognized outstanding student who was admitted directly and was also the valedictorian of the National Academy of Public Administration, now the Academy of Public Administration and Management.

Sharing his future plans, the young Ha Nhi man said he always longed to return to contribute to his homeland, which still faces many difficulties, and to be close to, care for, and repay his parents' kindness.

However, to achieve that, Xuan wants to hone her skills in a competitive and dynamic work environment in Hanoi, improving her abilities, honing her skills, and accumulating experience for the future.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Van - Head of the Department of Archival and Office Management - assessed Sung Thanh Xuan as a student with an admirable spirit of self-study. With excellent academic results, Xuan is on the priority list for the department to support in connecting with and introducing job opportunities.

Currently, one week after graduation, Xuan has officially become an employee of a large company in the infrastructure and transportation construction industry.

"The Faculty has also been and continues to strive to support the connection of new graduates with other large companies, corporations, and organizations through cooperation and linkages in teaching, research, and alumni networks..."

"The teachers sincerely hope that you will soon find jobs in your chosen field and look forward to your new successes on your journey to adulthood," Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Van shared.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/chang-trai-ha-nhi-tot-nghiep-thu-khoa-hoc-vien-hanh-chinh-va-quan-tri-cong-20250718144800856.htm