Born in 2000 in Đắk Lắk, Nguyễn Xuân Trí – a graduate student in Electrical Engineering – embarked on an academic path that was far from easy. Quiet and unassuming, he steadily pursued electrical systems, technical diagrams, and applications that may seem dry but play a crucial role in daily life and production. To him, every stable electrical system is a fascinating “world of logic,” where he can freely explore, reason, and conquer challenges.

When he learned that he had become the valedictorian of the Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Trí said his first reaction was disbelief. Surprise, joy, and a moment of silent happiness overwhelmed him. Behind that moment of recognition lies a long journey of perseverance, learning, and growth that he has persistently gone through.

“Perseverance – Learning – Growth” is also the phrase Trí uses to describe his journey. Perseverance to avoid giving up halfway. Learning to constantly renew himself in the face of increasingly complex knowledge. And growth in the way he thinks, lives, and deals with pressure.

For Trí, pursuing a Master’s degree is not simply about completing credits or defending a thesis, but a process of training one’s mindset and self-discipline. He always sets clear goals, breaking tasks into smaller steps to keep track and avoid feeling overwhelmed by deadlines.

Maintaining a consistent study routine, ensuring that knowledge does not just “come and go,” is the key that helps him sustain his pace in studying and research. He actively engages in discussions with professors and peers, unafraid to ask questions or debate, because “the more I talk, the more I realize my knowledge gaps and can fill them.”

Trí expresses deep appreciation for his university, which provided him with the conditions to fully devote himself to his academic path. From materials and textbooks to scientific seminars, academic discussions, and industry networking programs, all have helped him build a solid theoretical foundation while gaining a clearer understanding of real-world demands in Electrical Engineering.

Thanks to this environment, his graduation thesis was conducted more smoothly, with a clear direction and strong practical application, rather than being purely theoretical research.

For Trí, the valedictorian title is a beautiful milestone, but not the final destination. He shares his aspiration to continue accumulating knowledge and experience in order to pursue a PhD. The research path ahead is long and certainly challenging, but to him, it is a worthwhile journey where every small step forward brings a sense of pride.

When asked what makes him most proud, Trí does not talk much about achievements but about the support of his wife and family. During stressful and exhausting periods of study and research, his family has been his source of encouragement and peace. “Without my wife and family always by my side, there might have been times I wanted to give up,” he shared. His success today, therefore, is not his alone but the result of a journey of companionship and understanding.

Nguyễn Xuân Trí hopes that those who are currently or will pursue graduate studies, after reading his story, will gain more confidence to continue: “Don’t be afraid of difficulties. Set clear goals, break tasks into smaller steps, move slowly but surely. Learning is a long journey—if you don’t give up, one day you will look back and smile at yourself.”

“Perseverance – Learning – Growth” is not only Trí’s journey, but it can also become a path for anyone striving to move forward in their academic and professional life.