Overcoming adversity to reach the lecture hall.

Despite their physical disabilities, Doan Gia Khanh (University of Economics) and Tran Phuoc Bao Ngan (University of Technical Education, both part of Da Nang University) persevered to enter university, pursuing their academic dreams and building their futures.

Doan Gia Khanh receives a scholarship from the Student Salvation Scholarship Fund of the University of Economics . Photo: NTCC

Strive to become a better version of yourself every day.

Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), Doan Gia Khanh, a freshman in the 51st cohort of the Human Resource Management program at the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics, has had to use a wheelchair since childhood and constantly faces the risk of bone fractures. However, these difficulties have never discouraged Khanh; instead, they have become a driving force on his journey to achieve his dream of higher education.

Khanh shared: “I chose to study Human Resource Management because it's a field closely related to people. I hope that my four years of university will not only help me excel academically but also hone my soft skills and gain practical experience so that after graduation I can find a job that suits my circumstances. Being a student is a source of pride and motivation for me to strive harder; it also proves that no matter the circumstances, perseverance will open up great opportunities in the future.”

It is known that Khanh's journey to becoming a university student was a challenging and determined process. Due to limited physical activity, to prepare for the recent entrance exam, Khanh mainly studied at home, with family support in taking her to the exam, as well as the guidance of teachers and friends. Khanh hopes that her years at university will be an opportunity to develop herself, prepare for the future, and become a better version of herself every day.

Tran Phuoc Bao Ngan receives a scholarship from a business. Photo: NHAT HA

Confidently pursue your technological dreams.

This new academic year, Tran Phuoc Bao Ngan is a freshman in the Faculty of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. Bao Ngan is a determined young woman who was born with cerebral palsy and has been paralyzed in all four limbs since childhood, requiring her to use a wheelchair, but she has never stopped striving to excel in her studies.

Ngan's house is near the University of Technology and Education. Since childhood, every time she passed by the university, Ngan secretly dreamed of attending university and working in the field of information technology. Nurturing that dream, Ngan worked harder each day, despite facing many more difficulties than her peers. Through perseverance and a spirit of overcoming challenges, Ngan achieved excellent academic results throughout her high school years and is now a freshman in the Faculty of Information Technology.

In recognition of the young people's efforts, on the freshman welcoming day, the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics, awarded Doan Gia Khanh 10 million VND from the Faculty's Alumni Scholarship Fund. This is a gesture of support and encouragement for their studies, contributing to empowering future generations of students at the university.

Similarly, the University of Technology and Education also partnered with Kim Anh Laptop Co., Ltd. to donate a laptop to Bao Ngan for her studies, while also waiving tuition fees as per regulations and assisting her family in accessing preferential loans. In addition, her classmates enthusiastically helped Ngan with mobility issues, especially when going up and down stairs, using her wheelchair.

Dr. Nguyen Linh Nam, Vice Rector of the University of Technical Education, said: “With an educational philosophy that emphasizes responsibility, the university not only focuses on improving the quality of training but also cares for, supports, and accompanies students from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them more motivation to confidently move forward on their academic path. The support from the university, businesses, teachers, and friends not only demonstrates the spirit of sharing and responsibility of the community in supporting students to overcome difficulties, but also gives Ngan more motivation to confidently integrate into the university environment and pursue her dreams.”

Source: https://baodanang.vn/vuot-len-nghich-canh-de-den-giang-duong-3303592.html