Every student has a unique reason for choosing a field of study, whether it stems from personal interests, career aspirations, or advice from teachers. At the beginning of the academic year, Bac Lieu University honored and presented awards to Cohort 20's highest-scoring entrants to the Faculty of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Through their sincere reflections, let us discover what inspired them to pursue the Faculty's academic programs and what they hope to achieve during the university journey ahead.

Cohort 20's highest-scoring entrants receive awards from Bac Lieu University
💧 Trần Quốc Trọng - Highest-Scoring Incoming Student in Aquaculture
Trần Quốc Trọng, a former student of Lê Thị Riêng High School, chose Aquaculture because of his interest in aquatic environments and his belief that the field suits his strengths. It is also closely aligned with the local area's natural conditions and its advantages in aquaculture development. Trọng recognized the field's demand for skilled professionals and its promising career prospects. He therefore hopes to make the most of his time at the University by expanding his knowledge, strengthening his professional expertise, and preparing for his future career.

Trần Quốc Trọng, the highest-scoring incoming student in Aquaculture
🐄 Thạch Đà Nây - Highest-Scoring Incoming Student in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Thạch Đà Nây, from Trà Sết Hamlet, Vĩnh Hải Commune, Can Tho City, is a former student of Vĩnh Hải High School. Explaining his decision to pursue Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Đà Nây said that his teachers had advised him about the field's promising future. Their guidance gave him a stronger basis for making his choice. Although he has not yet decided on a specific career after graduation, Đà Nây hopes to gain knowledge, discover his strengths, and gradually identify a suitable career path while studying at the Faculty and the University.

Thạch Đà Nây, the highest-scoring incoming student in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
🌿 Nguyễn Minh Trí - Highest-Scoring Incoming Student in Environmental Science
Nguyễn Minh Trí, a former student of the Bac Lieu Continuing Education Center, chose Environmental Science because he sees it as a field offering diverse career opportunities and development pathways. Trí hopes to return to his home province after graduation and apply what he has learned to help address real-world environmental issues.

Nguyễn Minh Trí, the highest-scoring incoming student in Environmental Science
🌾 Trần Quốc Lỉnh - Highest-Scoring Incoming Student in Plant Protection
Trần Quốc Lỉnh, from Vĩnh Phước Commune, Cà Mau Province, chose Plant Protection because he wants to receive systematic training in crop care and protection, help farmers reduce losses caused by pests and diseases, and contribute to cleaner agricultural production. What interests him most is diagnosing plant health problems. Lỉnh compares Plant Protection specialists to "plant doctors" because they work closely with nature and can pursue a wide range of careers in agriculture. He also hopes to explore biological solutions, including beneficial microorganisms and natural enemies, to help gradually reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

Trần Quốc Lỉnh, the highest-scoring incoming student in Plant Protection
Every field of study represents a choice, and every student has a story. We hope these sincere reflections from the highest-scoring incoming students will give new students a broader perspective on the academic programs offered by the Faculty of Agriculture and Aquaculture at Bac Lieu University.
What inspired you to pursue the field you are passionate about? Share your story with the Faculty of Agriculture and Aquaculture!
Written by Phạm Thị Thắm
Translated by Lê Mỹ Phương

