Winter 2018| Name | Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lien |
|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam |
| Year / month of graduation | September 2019 |
| Degree obtained | Master |
| Position / organization as of March 2021 |
Officer / Can Tho University |
This article was written in March 2021.
Why did you choose Japan, and Hiroshima university for your study?
I have studied to improve my qualifications in Japan within the framework of the project “CTU Improvement” using ODA loans of Japanese Government. The ODA loan project aims to upgrade CTU to be an excellent and internationally recognized institution of education, scientific research, technology transfer, and governance. The goal of the project is to support Can Tho University to develop into an excellent university in the fields of agriculture, fisheries and the environment.
To achieve this goal, besides upgrading the construction of facilities, it is most important to prepare quality staff to meet the requirements in the new context. Therefore, I was selected to be a candidate for studying in Japan.
What did you learn and study at Hiroshima university?
I studied on the topic “Professional Development toward Internationalization of higher education: Perspectives of Administrators at Can Tho University”. Although many research showed the significance of professional development for staff and the requirement all staff for engagement in order to better contribute to organizational goals, professional development for administrators, specifically professional development toward internationalization seems to be lacking at colleges worldwide. Accompanying with my study is Maki-Sensei as well as my lab mates. It can be said that I feel too lucky to have become a member of Maki-Sensei’s lab (Lab 703). The most impression on me is the prolong but meaningful seminars from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Thanks to that, I have obtained not only the theory but also successfully implemented my research topic. In addition, during studying at IDEC, I found the similarity between IDEC’s current working environment and the one that Can Tho University toward to in the context of internationalization.
Therefore, with the approval of the IDEC’s Dean as well as thanks to the support of Maki-Sensei, I have got the opportunity to learn practical managed experiences from IDEC’s officers in supporting the international students.
Did you enjoy your stay in Hiroshima?
The answer is Yes, of course. During 2 years living in Japan, despite the differences in language and culture, I have generally experienced many memorable memories. The most difference between Japan and Vietnam in general, especially in my hometown is about the weather. The first experience of snowfall made me both nervous but interesting.
I felt like a child as I secretly tasted the snow. Furthermore, the trips to participating the conference in Tsukuba University and Tokyo University have become unforgetable memmories in my student life. I spent time to experience the long way by bus as well as staying at hostels.
Please tell us your current work. Does what you learned or studied at Hiroshima university help you?
After graduation, I returned to the previous position of Rectorate Board’s secretary, the one I held before attending the study in Japan. In addition, I have just completed the professional training course to upgrade the job-title as the job standard requirement. Furthermore, I participate to conduct a study with CTU’s funding in the perious from June 2020 to May. 5/2021.
The results will support my pratical management in particular and the university’s training in general.
Do you recommend Hiroshima university for others to choose?
Yes, I did.
