Catherine considers, Franklin & Marshall College - with its strength in Sociology - is the most suitable school for her to develop a holistic thinking about society. In addition, I choose to study at a small liberal arts university located in this peaceful city because I want to receive more support from teachers and friends, as well as maximize my initiative. themselves during class time.
In addition, the female student was admitted and received a total support of up to 314.000 USD at many other prestigious US universities.
Challenges are personal development
Catherine is a high school student of International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC - American Academy), currently she is taking four AP (Advanced Placement) classes at school and two outside. . Catherine said that she wants to challenge herself through AP courses at ISHCMC-AA, to improve her level and knowledge. Although she loves all subjects, Catherine has a special passion for AP Art, because for her, each picture contains a message of its own. Catherine shared, she considers art to be a healing medicine. When we immerse ourselves in art, we learn how to express our emotions through colors, from which we are ready to reveal the world inside ourselves. through the pictures.
In addition, Catherine is especially fond of AP Computer Science, because she has a good ability in Mathematics. “I like things that challenge me, when I have to get out of my comfort zone,” says Catherine.
Catherine is a high school student at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (ISHCMC - American Academy).
With a tight study schedule, 12th grade AP subjects that require a lot of time to study intensively, Catherine still excelled in maintaining her studies in class with an AP score of 4/5. At the end of the 2023 school year, the female student won the title of Salutatorian - Second runner-up of the year and won many scholarships from prestigious universities in the US.
The "healing" journey
Along with her outstanding academic achievement, Catherine has always been actively involved in community support activities since 9th grade.
Catherine takes advantage of her time after school to participate in a charity house called Saigon Station, where she teaches English for free to girls, to help them have the opportunity to study. Less than a year later, Catherine took on the role of managing the home and teaching all subjects free of charge to female students. In the 10th grade, Catherine and a friend embarked on their first project called ItMatters. She and her friends created workshops on painting and psychology, applying healing art therapy. I ask open-ended questions to help people understand more about their inner world, thereby learning how to release and express their feelings through pictures, helping them face and release their wounds.
Success is not "flat"
Catherine shared, from a young age, her family has forged for herself and her brother the habit of self-study and organizing time by making a timetable, listing a to-do list for the day. Thanks to that, I learned the skills of time management as well as managing my work from an early age.
This school year, Catherine plans to do an AP painting project through acrylic painting and 3D modeling, which will discuss the pressures behind the "halo" of achievement as well as the bad habits of trying. "run with time.
“Catherine is an advocate for innovation and a role model for students in grades 6 through 11,” said Mr. Ryan Geers, an Information Technology teacher at ISHCMC-AA International School.
Students are free to express their individual colors in an AP Art class
Journey for the community
“My dream is to contribute to the community. Because of that, I intend to become a lawyer. The level of legal knowledge in Vietnam is still limited, especially in rural areas, so I always strive every day to be able to help and contribute to my homeland soon. I want to lead a fair life for everyone,” Catherine shared.
Catherine also cherished the dream of becoming a director of pro-feminist films at the age of 35 – a time after she had had more experience and a more holistic view of life. “For me, art and film are the best ways to convey my own message and philosophy to the world,” says Catherine.
Catherine Le is one of the students with outstanding achievements when choosing to study the Foundation Program (AP) in Vietnam. ISHCMC – American Academy is the only international school in Vietnam that is authorized to teach and award the AP Diploma from the academic year 2023-2024 provided by the College Board in the United States. includes college-level courses and exams for High School students. When enrolled in these courses, students will be given the relevant AP exams; Receive AP certificate when test results are satisfactory. Specific criteria for obtaining an AP certification may vary by school or institution.
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