VOCABULARY

self-study

Georgia Nguyen [thaonhi]

  
1. MAJOR
- double-major (adj): học song bằng
- flying colors (n): điểm cao
- senior (n): sinh viên năm cuối
- sophomore (n): sinh viên năm hai
- elective subject (n): môn tự chọn
- have deeper insight into (v): hiểu thêm
về
- be immersed in (adj): hứng thú
- presentations (n): bài thuyết trình
- doing research into (v): nghiên cứu về
- intrigue (v): hấp dẫn
- keen learner (n): người học tích cực
- dedicated teachers (n): gv tận tình
- satisfaction: sự hài lòng
- broaden one’s common knowledge (n):
mở rộng kiến thức thông thường
WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR? / WHAT DO
YOU STUDY IN UNIVERSITY?
Well, honestly, I am a double-major
student. Last year, I graduated from Faculty
of Pharmacy, TDTU with flying colors and
currently I am a senior studying Marketing
in University of Economics Ho Chi Minh
City.
DESCRIBE YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT
The subject that is my all-time favorite is
“Culture of countries in ASEAN”, which was
taught since I was a sophomore in
university. Although it was just an elective
subject, I was really into studying it since I
could have deeper insight into ASEAN
countries’ cultures and be immersed in
their vivid civilization. In class, we
discussed history, religion, tradition and
lifestyle of people in these countries. We
also had a lot of group work and
presentations to make this subject much
more interesting to learn. We also used to
read a lot of books related to ASEAN
countries’ cultures. Doing research into
culture has always intrigued me as I have
been a keen learner of culture.
Additionally, we were taught by dedicated
teachers who helped us understand the
lesson quickly. Till now, I have still felt
grateful for the lecturers who were so
passionate with the lessons. This subject
has brought me a feeling of satisfaction,
which I could hardly see in other subjects.
To sum up, it has been a useful subject as
thanks to this, I find that I can broaden my
common knowledge and have more
confidence when I have the chance to go to
- vocational training (n): đào tạo nghề
- recruiter (n): người tuyển dụng
 recruit
 recruitment
- higher education (n): cao học
- move up the career ladder (v): thăng
tiến trong công việc
2. PEOPLE
- large/small size class: lớp có sỉ số
nhiều/ít
- approximately: xấp xỉ
- study environment: môi trường học tập
- studious (adj): chăm chỉ
- attitude towards studying (n): thái độ
học tập
- compulsory subject (n) môn học chính
- learning materials (n): tài liệu học tập
- education background (n): nền tảng giáo
dục
- academic transcript (n): bảng điểm ĐH
- high distinction degree (n): bằng tốt
nghiệp xuất sắc
- exceptional (adj): xuất sắc
the countries in South East Asia.
DO YOU THINK STUDENT SHOULD GO
TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES
OR UNIVERSITY AFTER GRADUATING
FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
Honestly, I think students should go to
university rather than vocational training
courses. To begin with, after graduation,
they can earn a university degree which is
required by most recruiters nowadays.
Moreover, studying in universities provide
students with an opportunity to pursue
higher education, which means that they
will have more qualifications and this may
be likely to help them have many
opportunities of moving up the career
ladder more easily in companies.
DO YOU PREFER TO BE IN A BIG SIZE
CLASS OR A SMALL SIZE ONE?
Well, I would choose to be in a large size
class, which may contain approximately 30
students. I believe when I am in a big class,
my classmates and me can promote a
better study environment and we may
probably hold interesting events together.
- reach new heights of knowledge: đạt
đến trình độ mới
DESCRIBE THE MOST INSPIRING
PERSON YOU HAVE MET SO FAR?
I would like to talk about my friend, whose
name is Minh. She is one of the most
studious students I have ever known.
I really admire Minh for several reasons.
Firstly, it is her attitude towards studying.
Despite being extremely intelligent, she
spends more time than anyone of us in the
class to study no matter it is a compulsory
or an elective subject. She is very hard-
working and she is among the students
who have the most outstanding in-class performance.

Sitting next to me, she often gives me tutorial lessons if I have any difficulties in study. She
also encourages me a lot and even sends me her learning materials if I want to have further
understanding of the lesson.

Secondly, I can also consider that Linh has an outstanding education background. She can not
only learn well but she also has broad common knowledge – which is the reason why her
academic transcript has been excellent so far. Once she told me that one of her goals would be
to achieve High distinction degree from this university and I think that it is absolutely possible
for such an exceptional student like her. I think that Minh’s success in the future will just be a
matter of time as she always moves forward to reach new heights of knowledge.