VIETNAM
– JAPAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2019
PERSONAL REPORT
Reporter: Trần Hồng
Ngọc
Ho Chi Minh City, 20th September
2019
VJEP 2019 – an unforgettable adventure 14 days.
In
the wink of an eye Will you stay?
As
the time goes by.
Summer.
I never like it. The scorching weather
always drives me mad. Besides, I feel every inch of my body singing “The lazy
song” days by days, which even worse off everything.
Fortunately, this summer. This exact 2019
summer. I found out what my ideal summer is, and it is called VJEP.
I was much honored to be selected as one
of the 10 Vietnamese delegates in VJEP 2019. Although the program only lasted
for 14 days, it brought countless memories and meant the world to me.
To be honest, at first, during the
preparation period I could not imagine how I would change after this program.
There are just numerous student exchange programs, but why VJEP holds a special
place in my heart? Maybe it is just simply the way this program is organized by
students and I really admire their effort and enthusiasm for VJEP. Or is it the
way Professor Seiki is so amiable, thoughtful and caring that he, himself,
erases the distance between everyone in the program. I have never seen such a
humorous and kind teacher as Professor Seki. I was honestly, truly grateful
for what Professor Seki has motivated and taught me.
When being delegated the task to teach the
students at Bu Gia Map primary school, I was really nervous and scared that I
would ruin the lesson and could not deliver all the things we had prepared.
Somehow, just right before the moment I engaged in the classroom, I had an
opportunity to talk with Professor and he was just so understanding that he
motivated and encouraged me to believe in myself. I have never attended his
class, nor have I come to his lecture. But one thing I know for certain, he is
the one that will brighten your day and help you discover your inner strengths.
Also, I cannot thank enough for all the
kindness and support of both the Vietnamese and Japanese delegates during the
program. Even now, when seeing every photo of VJEP 2019, I can feel the exact
happiness, joyfulness, and laughs. There are just nights and days I wish I had
traveled back to stop the time, lived in that precious moment for just one more
time, collected all of those memories and put them in a pocket - just to cheer
me up when feeling blue.
After the program, I have become friends
with so many talented people, learnt both soft and hard skills such as gain a
deeper knowledge about our environment, know how to work and communicate across
cultures. But for me, I would say all the moments we shared are the moments I
will keep forever.
I will never forget the laughs and pride
when finishing National Performance in the Opening Ceremony.
I will never forget every hugs, tears when
we know this is the last day we could meet each other.
Every single person has his own stories.
Every story is a piece that makes up a complete picture of VJEP.
I truly believe that VJEP will continue to
thrive and fulfill its mission to motivate, connect and encourage the youth to
develop themselves.
I was lucky enough to be given a chance. I
hope I could share my stories about how amazing and meaningful VJEP is to help
others as the way VJEP has helped me – being from zero to hero.
“Anything
is possible once you believe you are worthy of achieving it.” Jason Pockrandt
Love,
Tran Hong Ngoc
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