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Education about roots and culture is key to enabling the younger generation of Vietnamese people to confidently integrate into the international community and proudly maintain their national identity.

Fulbright and Dartmouth students on a field trip for their 'Developing Vietnam' class in Ben Tre province - Photo: DNCC

In the era of globalization, opportunities for development are expanding, but the challenges of preserving national identity are also greater. For the younger generation, shaping the future requires not only modern knowledge but also a deep understanding of their roots, history, and traditional values.

Education on national identity

In the context of deep integration, education about national identity and heritage is not only a foundation for cultural preservation but also a driving force for sustainable development.

With a focus on contributing to Vietnam's development and integration through education, Fulbright University Vietnam places teaching about national culture at the core of shaping a generation of young people equipped with progressive knowledge and a sense of responsibility towards their country and the world .

To accomplish that mission, the Center for Vietnamese Studies at the university plays a strategic, pioneering role in researching and teaching Vietnamese culture and history with modern approaches.

The Fulbright School's digital humanities project, in collaboration with Columbia University (USA), aims to transform the approach to and study of Vietnam's rich heritage and global academic resources through digital technology. - Photo: DNCC

Understanding our roots through a global mindset.

Combining modern education with education about cultural roots, the school's curriculum helps students gain a thorough understanding of their national culture while providing scientific knowledge to help young people contribute to solving problems in their communities with a comprehensive, global mindset.

Trained in an international environment, with a liberal arts and science and technology education model from the United States, students at the school have the opportunity to access the most up-to-date and advanced knowledge in all academic fields and develop a global mindset.

Vietnamese cultural narratives are taught in cross-cultural classrooms using an interdisciplinary approach, helping young people approach historical phenomena and events from multiple perspectives, thereby broadening their worldview and critical thinking skills.

Fulbright students learn about Vietnamese history and culture in the class 'Vietnam on the Path of Development' - Photo: DNCC

For example, through the course on the foundations of modern Vietnamese culture and society, students will learn about modern Vietnam, from its cultural and social aspects to its political and international relations within a regional and global context.

"What impressed me most after all the lectures were the historical stories told from multiple perspectives. I thought a lot about history and felt deeply connected to my nation. It naturally, gently, yet intensely awakened my patriotism," shared Quách Minh Phát, a former student of Vietnamese Studies, about the course.

Young people are gradually venturing out into the wider world...

By embracing modern methods, deeply understanding local culture, and adopting a "Think globally, act locally" mindset, the school's young students have successfully implemented many meaningful projects, making positive contributions to the community.

Lam Vu An, a student of the 2025 cohort, founded the Digital Humanities Lab@Fulbright – the first digital humanities research group in Vietnam. This is where students and scholars collaborate on projects applying technology in the humanities, seeking innovative approaches in education and research.

One of the group's standout projects is Braille Music Access, a free digital music library for the visually impaired community.

Tran Viet Hoang - a former Fulbright student - has undertaken numerous projects related to programming and supporting the visually impaired community. - Photo: DNCC

Tran Viet Hoang, a former visually impaired computer science student, has won the Community Change Maker's Scholarship from Temasek Corporation for his HNVision project, which supports visually impaired people in using household appliances through software.

Even while studying at Fulbright School, Hoang undertook numerous projects teaching programming to the visually impaired. The story of this visually impaired young man, who aspires to put Vietnam on the world technology map, has inspired many other young people.

Connecting identity with the future

Root education is a journey connecting the cultural values ​​within each individual with the future. By combining modern education with national cultural identity, Fulbright University Vietnam aims to contribute to building a generation of young Vietnamese who are both responsible to their country and capable of conquering global intellectual heights.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hieu-sau-de-lon-nhanh-20250118175413782.htm