Springtime from the Village: Sharing the Joy with the Top Students of 2025

This spring, Trang Thi Ha, Pham Thuy Ngan, and Thao Thi May are celebrating their first Tet (Lunar New Year) on a new journey, the journey of new university students. Behind the joy of reunion lies a arduous path, where these girls from disadvantaged areas have chosen education as a way to change their destinies, so that spring not only comes from nature but also blossoms from the resilience of youth.

Resilience grows from adversity.

Born in the mountainous countryside of Lao Cai province, Trang Thi Ha, a Nung girl, experienced hardships far beyond the reach of many of her peers. Her parents divorced when she was only 10 years old, and she grew up in the care of her maternal grandparents, farmers who had spent their lives working in the fields. Her childhood was marked by deprivation, both material and emotional, but it was precisely in these circumstances that her unwavering determination to overcome adversity was forged.

Throughout her school years, the girl constantly reminded herself not to allow herself to be weak-hearted. For Ha, difficulties were not obstacles but motivations. She learned to comfort herself and to stand firm in the face of emotional upheavals.

Ha vividly remembers the moment she finished her last exam of the 2025 high school graduation exam. It wasn't just the moment she completed an exam; it was also the moment she realized she had just stepped through a major door into her youth. "From then on, I understood I had to learn to mature and take more responsibility for my life," Ha shared. Trang Thi Ha is the student with the highest entrance exam score for the National Defense and Security Education major at Hanoi Pedagogical University.

"When I'm tired, I can slow down, but I absolutely never stop," Ha said. What makes her most proud isn't her achievements, but her perseverance, a long journey of not giving up, even when things felt uncertain and she lost her way.

This Lunar New Year, now a university student, Ha clearly feels a change in her mindset. The joy is no longer just about new clothes or lucky money envelopes, but about the feeling of returning home, of slowing down and spending time with family. For her, the greatest reward after a year of hard work is a complete family meal – where all the hardships seem to vanish in simple peace.

Be brave enough to start again and go further.

Unlike Ha's journey, the story of Pham Thuy Ngan, a Muong ethnic girl from Thanh Hoa, is a journey of choice and the resilience to rise after failure. Her first attempt at the exam didn't yield the desired results, causing Ngan immense pressure. At the same time, her family experienced a major tragedy when her father passed away after a long battle with illness, leaving the financial burden on her mother.

In that situation, the girl faced two paths: temporarily suspend her studies to work and help support her family, or continue pursuing her academic dreams. After many nights of contemplation, Ngan decided to choose the difficult path – retaking the university entrance exam. This decision not only required academic effort but also presented a significant mental challenge. She had to cultivate discipline, change her study methods, and, most importantly, maintain unwavering self-belief.

Pham Thuy Ngan failed the university entrance exam on her first attempt. On her second attempt, she scored 38.15/40 points and became the valedictorian of Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports.

When she entered the exam room for the second time, Ngan clearly felt the difference: the calm demeanor of someone who had overcome the fear of failure. “I realized I was truly in control of my own path,” the student shared. What Ngan is most proud of is that she has learned how to get back up, to be more persistent and proactive in life.

This year's Tet holiday holds a very special feeling for Ngan. After a year full of ups and downs, she feels relieved and more confident in her choices. The congratulations, recognition from her family, and scholarship support not only provide her with financial security but also instill confidence to continue moving forward. For Ngan, success is not just about academic achievements, but also about becoming a responsible and useful member of society.

The journey to independence of a girl from the highlands.

From the highlands of Tuyen Quang, Thao Thi May, a H'mong girl, entered university with a special baggage: independence honed from a very young age. During her high school years, she was accustomed to taking the bus to the city to attend boarding school on her own, managing herself in an unfamiliar environment. Upon entering university, she continued to find her way, find accommodation, and gradually adapt to her new life on her own.

Máy's journey is quiet, but steeped in persistent effort. She went through a difficult period in her freshman year: academic pressure, living expenses, and a series of family problems that sometimes made her feel hopeless. But it was in those moments when she felt like giving up that she found strength in her original motivation: the desire to change her life and help her family.

Thào Thị Máy is currently a student at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2.

This Lunar New Year, for the first time, she was able to buy small gifts for her parents with the money she earned herself. For her, it was a simple but incredibly meaningful joy, proof that her efforts had been recognized.

The machine believes that everyone has their own pace. Some are lucky to have a smooth start, while others have to overcome many challenges. But as long as you don't give up, all efforts will be rewarded, sooner or later.

Spring of Faith

The stories of these top-scoring students are not only journeys of conquering knowledge, but also of growth in willpower and character. From remote villages to university lecture halls, these girls have carried not only their own dreams, but also the expectations of their families and hometowns.

This spring, their message to their peers is simple yet meaningful: persevere, believe in yourself, and never give up on the path you've chosen. Because sometimes, the most beautiful spring isn't the spring of nature, but the spring blossoming within each person – the spring of faith, of resilience, and of the aspiration to rise above.

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