Hoang Phuong Linh

My name is Hoang Phuong Linh. Born into a simple, disciplined family, I realized the importance of education since I was a child. Throughout my time in school, I worked hard to pass tests and stressful exams. The first significant milestone in my life was when I got accepted into Da Nang University of Foreign Languages Studies, majoring in Tourism English. Studying the field I love, I was excited and dedicated a lot of effort to my years in university. It was also where I made friends with many peers from neighboring provinces, listening to their stories about different circumstances. Alongside classmates from relatively wealthy backgrounds, there were also some from difficult families. I witnessed tears of happiness when they received scholarships from the school or sighs when they heard their parents back in the countryside saying they couldn't afford tuition for the month. I often thought about the worry on their faces, and sometimes wondered if I could help share the financial burden while I was just a student receiving support from my family. In my third and fourth years, upon seeing an announcement for English teaching assistant positions from a non-governmental organization, I immediately applied. There, I had the opportunity to contribute my efforts to support teachers in delivering free English classes to disadvantaged students, helping them become more confident in English communication and pass their school exit exams. From that point on, a desire grew within me to continue supporting those in need in society.