Few would expect that the girl often seen in a simple school uniform, with calm eyes and a modest smile, carries within her a richly colorful inner world of knowledge, art, and a deep humanistic ambition.
From a young preschooler at Sakura Montessori to an outstanding student in the American Integrated Program at The Dewey Schools, Nguyet Anh represents the quintessential student whose 12-year educational journey has flourished under the Edufit system. She is also the only student in the Adventure program to receive a full scholarship for four years, from grades 9 through 12. Currently, Nguyet Anh is transferring to grade 12 at Mount Vernon School (USA) following the dual Vietnamese – American high school diploma program.
But what makes Nguyet Anh truly remarkable has never been just about grades. It is her rare intellectual curiosity and her ability to connect seemingly unrelated streams of knowledge, from human rights philosophy, Russian literature, and contemporary art to mechanical engineering, urban design, and rock music. She does not learn merely to know, but to understand, and with the hope of changing the world in her own way.
Nguyet Anh applied to three seemingly unrelated majors at once: Politics, Design, and Mechanical Engineering. But to her, they all lead to a common ideal: to create equitable and sustainable value for society through different lenses. In a mock interview, when asked what she would choose to study if not those three fields, she answered, “Maybe I would want to be a doctor, because I want to help people.” A simple answer, yet it fully reflects the humanistic spirit that has always been at the heart of her choices.
Allow us to share an excerpt from Nguyet Anh’s college essay, which offers a glimpse into the inspiring and deeply humanistic journey of a student who refuses to be boxed in by disciplines or confined to well-worn paths. Instead, she ventures into seemingly distant fields in search of the intersection between creativity, compassion, and sustainable development.
“Mechanical Engineering will be the first stepping stone in that long journey. My grandfather, who once dreamed of becoming an architect, left school to repair roads and bridges, critical infrastructures in the fight for independence amid the rain of bombs and bullets. His resilience helped secure for my generation the freedom to dream. Like him, I carry a deep sense of responsibility toward my nation. History has never been fair, and now, no one should be left behind.
I aspire to design timeless, sustainable infrastructure, build affordable housing for those in need of shelter, and tackle urban planning challenges to ease traffic congestion. With each project, I hope to honor the efforts of past generations and help create better living conditions for those to come. This is my lifelong commitment: to use my abilities and dedication to drive sustainable change that benefits all of society, one blueprint at a time.”
Congratulations to Nguyet Anh – a young girl of intellect, emotion, and noble ideals. You are the embodiment of the Dewey spirit – a student who is free in thought, profound in action, and deeply humanistic in every aspiration.
