The international opening ceremony of Hoa Sen University

With the message that university will be the starting place for each new student to become the best version,  the Opening Ceremony  of the 2023 – 2024 school year of Hoa Sen University (HSU) took place with the theme: “Be Yourself – But Be Your Best Self: Be you, but with the best version of yourself.

On October 15, Hoa Sen University solemnly held the opening ceremony of the 2023 – 2024 school year at Nguyen Du Gymnasium (Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). The program was attended by representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs, business partners, the school’s pedagogical collective, new students and parents.

The opening ceremony has an international character

With the orientation of becoming a university of international standards, in addition to strengthening cooperation with global partners, Hoa Sen University also invests in international experiential events for students. The opening ceremony is considered one of the events that clearly demonstrates the international character of the School with many memorable moments.

Different from the opening speeches of normal opening ceremonies, at the Opening Ceremony of Hoa Sen University, Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Thi Ngoc Thuy – Principal of the School together with the Board of Directors and lecturers spoke Send meaningful messages to new students. In particular, this speech was made in 9 different languages ​​including: French, Thai, Russian, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, English, Vietnamese… once again affirming define an international learning environment at HSU.

New students at the Opening Ceremony.

Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Thi Ngoc Thuy – Principal of HSU conveyed to students: ” Every education system must pursue an educational philosophy as a guiding light. The educational philosophy of Hoa Sen University is  the spirit of liberal education  to create people with a free spirit, who use their freedom responsibly, independently in thinking, and accepting diversity and difference. HSU students themselves will be a completely new generation of young people, with a wide perspective, capable of breaking through and going beyond all limits. Here, children will be unique individuals, not only studying but living in an environment of comprehensive physical, mental, intellectual, emotional development as well as social skills and global integration. . Welcome all new students of the Class of 2023 to this journey .

The program also had the participation of many international students studying at HSU. In particular, among the new students, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang is an international student returning from France to study Interior Design. Speaking on behalf of the new students, Thuy Hang shared in French: ” I came to France to live and study since I was young and was attracted by the architecture of large buildings.” . France is the place that nurtured my dream and inspired me to choose to study Interior Design. However, unlike my friends, I chose to “return home” to realize this dream and Hoa Sen is my first and only choice. For me, using what I learn outside to contribute to the country is the best thing. It’s hard to explain why, but I think I “fell in love” with Hoa Sen. “Falling in love” with the international nature of the school. “Falling in love” with the dynamic environment. “Falling in love” because of respect and freedom to share my views .

College is a journey to self-improvement

If for the past 18 years, you have been students protected by your parents and teachers, then university will open a new journey where you must master yourself and gradually improve yourself. 4 years of university is both an opportunity and a challenge for new students to explore and transform themselves into the best version of themselves, true to the theme “Be your best self”.

Extremely grand opening performance of the Opening Ceremony. 

Message to new students, Dr. Phan Thi Vietnam – Vice Principal of the school shared: ” HSU teachers and lecturers will be the ones to lead the way, share knowledge, inspire, and accompany students’ mistakes on their journey.” Acquire human knowledge. Sen House is now not only a place to convey the trust of parents, the companionship of businesses and partners, but also a place to convey the love and same views from the students themselves. Today, you have also become a better version of yourself yesterday. Seize the opportunity to better yourself even more .”

At the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 – 2024 school year, Hoa Sen University awarded scholarships to 26 students with excellent academic achievements. In addition, representatives of the University and 11 businesses have made a commitment to ensure output standards, so that the employment rate of Hoa Sen University graduates does not stop at 95% (according to statistics of the University). recent graduation ceremony), aiming for 100% of students to have jobs immediately after graduation.

Hopefully, with the solid educational foundation and lively experience programs that Hoa Sen University offers, new students will have rich experiences during their 4 years of university, becoming good versions of themselves. Most importantly, it is the pride of the family and school and contributes to the overall development of the country.