Having struggled with general subjects, getting bored and neglecting his studies, Hieu woke up when he got a score of 0 in Statistics Probability and a weak GPA (1.71/4).
Pham Minh Hieu, 22 years old, from Nghe An, just graduated with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Industrial Management, Institute of Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Science and Technology with a grade point average (GPA) 3.58/4 points, received excellent diploma.
The boy also won third prize in the Student Scientific Research Contest at the Ministry of Education and Training, second prize at the university level, had an article published at an international conference, and many related awards and scholarships. to major in Logistics.
Looking back, Hieu is also surprised at what he accomplished. Because before that, Hieu had doubted himself, neglected his studies and rushed to work part-time after a series of "unable to study" days at Polytechnic School.
Pham Minh Hieu. Photo: Provided by the character
Hieu took the university entrance exam in 2019 with 25,25 points in block D01 (Math, Literature, English). Aiming to study Logistics - a "hot" field at that time, but knowing that he did not have enough points to pass the famous economics schools, Hieu chose to register for the Industrial Management major at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
After being accepted into the school, Hieu received many criticisms for studying economics in technical school. Combined with his studies not going well and many difficult general subjects, the young man was skeptical about his choice.
"I'm a class D student, studying economics but also having to study subjects like General Physics so I'm struggling," Hieu shared. Studying was not fun, causing Hieu to neglect it and rush to work part-time, from sales staff, service staff, to tutors, leading to poor academic results.
The peak was in the first semester of his second year, Hieu could not learn the course Probability and Statistics, and could not even apply it at the most basic level.
“As expected, I received the first zero in my life. That wouldn't be worth mentioning if I didn't see the scoreboard showing the lines Pham Minh Hieu – 00.0. Three consecutive zeros shocked me," Hieu said.
That period, Hieu achieved a GPA of 1.71/4, classified as weak. In addition to retaking the Statistical Probability course, Hieu also failed the Economic Mathematics class.
The image of the score 00.0 lingered in his head, making Hieu uncomfortable. That whole semester, Hieu focused on Statistical Probability with the determination that if he couldn't do 10 problems a day, he wouldn't go to sleep. The male student asked his Math major to explain little by little to grasp the roots. When he took the exam again, Hieu was overwhelmed because he could do every question in the test. As a result, he scored 9,5 points.
At the same time, having to take time off from work due to Covid-19, Hieu had time to reflect on himself. Hieu constantly asks the question "Why can everyone develop while I only stand still?", but also wonders if the remaining two years will have time to change.
In the meantime, a friend shared about scientific research and said the group was lacking members. Hieu thought this could be an opportunity to change, at least have memories of his student days, so he asked to join.
Working directly with teachers at the Institute of Economics and Management, seeing that teachers were enthusiastic and still looking for documents to send to the group at 2:XNUMX a.m., Hieu was determined to start over.
Minh Hieu (middle) received the title of "5-Good Student" at the city level in 2023. Photo: Provided by the character
From a place of disorientation, Hieu used scientific research to rebuild his path. In addition, Hieu wants to increase his GPA and participate in extracurricular activities. Male students take the criteria of the title "5 Good Student" at the city level as their goal to strive for.
"This goal is very big and very difficult when you have to balance your time well to do many things at the same time, from paying off course debt to scientific research and accumulating training points," Hieu said.
Keeping in mind the words of a lecturer that "Nothing is impossible" and "If you want, you have to find a way", Hieu makes specific plans for each week, month, and semester. Detailed plan including the score results for each subject that Hieu wants.
There was a period when Hieu did not sleep more than two hours a day to focus on processing data for a scientific report. Hieu also proactively asked teachers, friends, and found documents from many sources when studying subjects.
As a result, in just the last two years, Hieu achieved most of his set goals. The male student is a co-author of an article published in the Asia-Pacific Economic Journal; international conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics, Management and Business, Leveraging the Carbon Market for Sustainable Development in Vietnam; or the global Vietnamese young science conference.
The third prize for Ministerial-level scientific research student that Hieu received in January is the first ministerial-level award from the Institute of Economics and Management of Hanoi University of Science and Technology with the topic of supply chain. Regarding studies, Hieu won incentive scholarships in each semester and won third prize in the Vietnam Logistics Young Talent contest. Male students also participate in many projects and volunteer activities.
Teaching Hieu in class and supporting the thesis writing process, Mr. Vu Hong Tuan, lecturer in the subject of Industrial Management, assessed that what Hieu achieved was worthy.
“Hieu is passionate about scientific research, serious, hard-working and has the ability to collect, process and analyze data very well. Being diligent in researching problems is something that not many students have," said Mr. Tuan.
Thanks to the ability to process data honed during his scientific research, Hieu was accepted into a supermarket chain investment company, right after receiving his degree at the end of the year.
“I am most interested in the saying: Luck is what you make it and the best way to predict the future is to create it. My 4 years of university are proof of that and I will continue to use it as motivation to strive in the future," Hieu said.
