Vietnamese male student passed Monash University from a journey of passion and turning point in grade 10

- Ảnh 1. — Quoc Hung radiantly received his graduation certificate last May.

The ticket to the Communication & Media major of the school ranked 37th globally in 2025 according to the QS World University Rankings helps Hung freely explore his creative passion. Constantly challenging himself to find a suitable path, Hung "knocked" on the right door to the future from the time he did his homework.

From the journey of transformation...

Carrying many passions and desires when entering ISHCMC-AA, Quoc Hung still struggled with a "big problem" of life: What is it that Hung really wants to pursue? Which door will truly open the way for the future? Instead of waiting for answers, the young man enthusiastically embarked on journeys to find himself and the road ahead .

"I started participating more in school activities as a way to make up for the previous years of confusion . H ip hop , volleyball, film making , event organization, academic research , marketing support , Every experience helps me understand and improve myself, to find out what I am truly passionate about," Hung confided.

Not only that, Hung also tried his hand at the Student Assistant program at school - an activity that allows students to experience real work in many departments and learn from experienced professionals. Through that , each ISHCMC-AA student is equipped with more skills, so that each student can find their future career path while still in school.

- Ảnh 2. — Quoc Hung "devoted himself" to all activities at school and the work of a Student Assistant.

...The turning point to find passion

"In 10th grade, the teacher asked the students to make a documentary. At first, I just thought it was a fun assignment, but after I started doing it, I realized that I had never liked any homework as much as I did. From then on, I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in media or film in the future," Quoc Hung excitedly said.

Thanks to that, Hung has gradually found a better version of himself - living with passion and goals. He has become a "multi-faceted" energetic boy, participating in many activities: becoming a school ambassador, founding the first student-led club in the school, a member of the Student Council, a content creator, a filmmaker...

- Ảnh 3. — At ISHCMC-AA, Quoc Hung is always given the opportunity to explore himself in every activity.

Without the pressure of being constrained too early, the activities at ISHCMC-AA gradually opened up the future path for Hung, so that each time he "tested" a new activity, the road ahead became clearer.

"The best teacher of each person is himself"

Quoc Hung always believes that no one inspires him more than himself. We learn how to stand up from our failures and know what is best for ourselves. Hung shared more: " Without the support and assistance from those around me, I would have difficulty on my journey to define myself. However, my own determination is the important thing for me to be able to grasp and take advantage of opportunities effectively."

- Ảnh 4. — Quoc Hung is more confident when he finds his own direction.

With an optimistic spirit and willingness to commit, Quoc Hung has proven to everyone that, when placed in a suitable environment, students with different starting points can also achieve impressive results and develop their strengths. Looking back on his journey at ISHCMC-AA, Hung hopes to inspire the next generations of students at the school: "Always give your best, and always be ready for surprises, so that no matter what the result is, you will have no regrets."

Speaking about Hung , Principal Nathan Swenson praised: "He is always optimistic and strives to improve himself. His ability to accept opinions to help himself and those around him become better has made him a true leader and change maker."

Creativity, ambition, effort, and positive spirit are the words teachers and friends use to describe Quoc Hung. These qualities are continued to be "packaged" by the young man in his future luggage , helping him realize his passion for the creative and artistic path. Conquering challenges and overcoming oneself is never easy, but with optimism and the spirit of "Anything is possible", he has reached his dream of studying abroad, promising new horizons opening up before his eyes.

International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) is the leading international high school in Ho Chi Minh City for students from 11 to 18 years old, achieving the prestigious Accreditation of CIS (Consortium of International Schools) and NEASC (Council of International Schools and Colleges in the United States). ISHCMC-AA is proud to be a member of Cognita schools, a group of leading international schools in Vietnam and around the world . With outstanding strengths in the AP program and currently an international school in Ho Chi Minh City teaching and granting AP Baccalaureate Diploma, nearly 2 decades old, a team of experienced teachers with nearly 75% having a Master's degree or higher, ISHCMC-AA is a place to nurture passion, develop personal capacity and pave the way for the journey to the future with a high rate of graduates being admitted to the top 3 university wishes, including prestigious universities around the world.

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