Phan Viet Hoang (Nghi Xuan - Ha Tinh) - Alumnus of Computer Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has won 5 full PhD scholarships in the US.
Many impressive achievements
Born and raised in the land of Co Dam, Nghi Xuan district, father is a soldier, mother is a teacher, since childhood, Phan Viet Hoang (SN 2000) has been exceptionally smart and agile.
When he was in middle school, Hoang took the entrance exam to Dang Thai Mai Secondary School (Vinh City - Nghe An) and won the first valedictorian in the school's Math. When I went to high school, I studied at Vinh University's High School for the Gifted.
Phan Viet Hoang graduated from Hanoi University of Science and Technology with an excellent degree.
In the process of studying for 12 years in high school, Hoang was always a good student. In Hoang's small study corner, he hung certificates of merit and medals when he participated in competitions from school, provincial to national levels such as: third prize in the 38th international inter-city math competition in Hanoi, Huy Silver medal at the High School Mathematics Olympiad organized by the Vietnam Mathematical Association (school year 2016 - 2017); Gold medal at the High School Mathematics Olympiad in the North Central region, Second prize in Mathematics at the National Excellent Student Competition at the High School (school year 2017-2018); received a scholarship granted by the Ministry of Education and Training in the national key program for the development of Mathematics for the period 2010 - 2020 and the Odon VaLLet scholarship for 2 consecutive academic years (2016 - 2017 and 2017 -2018).
Having a love for science and computers, Hoang has always had a burning determination to study well to have the opportunity to study at leading universities in this field.
“Learning about technology and computer science is quite interesting and at the same time, realizing that this industry has great potential in the future, I chose to take the exam to major in Computer Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology. now Hanoi University of Science and Technology)” – Phan Viet Hoang shared.
During his years as a student, Hoang always made constant efforts and found out for himself the most effective learning method. In September 9, Hoang graduated with a major in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University with an excellent degree.
In Hoang's small study corner, there are certificates of merit and medals
Sharing about his way of studying, Hoang revealed: “During my studies, I always arrange a reasonable timetable between studying and playing. In class, I focus on listening to the teacher's lecture, avoiding being distracted by other things to be able to absorb knowledge. In studying, I always set myself clear and focused goals to achieve short-term and long-term goals. Besides, I also actively study and discuss with friends and previous classmates so that I have more ways of looking at the problem and understanding more."
Realize your dream of studying abroad
Entering the second year of university, Hoang has nurtured the dream of studying abroad in the US. Since then, Hoang started to apply and participate in the VinAI Residency program of VinGroup. Here, Hoang has the opportunity to work and research with professors from major universities in the world and have the opportunity to publish scientific works at major conferences.
Being motivated to conquer the dream of studying abroad from teachers, family and friends, Hoang was determined to prepare everything more carefully.
“In order to study abroad, it is necessary to improve skills in English, so I always actively study and improve foreign languages through the IELTS study program. Fortunately, in the process of studying and working at VinAI Residency program, I improved my English more "- Hoang shared.
After graduating, by December 12, Hoang had prepared documents and applied to 2022 universities in the US with procedures such as resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays and interviews.
By February 2, Hoang's emotions were broken when he officially received a full PhD scholarship from New York University, University of Maryland, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Rochester.
“I am very happy to receive email notifications from schools. These are all top universities in the US. After many efforts, my dream has also come true” – Phan Viet Hoang shared.
Nghi Xuan leaders congratulated Phan Viet Hoang and his family
Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, mother of Phan Viet Hoang confided: “The achievement is the whole process of Hoang's tireless efforts. The family never forced him to study, but only reminded and trained him to be self-disciplined and self-learner. In studying, the family always encourages me to try and confidently do my best”.
With the desire to learn and continue to study the knowledge that has been accessed during university studies as well as having the opportunity to work with leading professors in the field of computers, Viet Hoang has chosen Science. New York University data science. Hoang will receive a full scholarship and a living allowance of nearly 40.000 USD/school year.
On this August 18, Hoang will set off to start a new study environment in the US and promise to himself that he will study hard to continue writing his dream.
Duc Dong