International students with the “surprise Tet  gift” from Hoa Sen University

On the threshold of the New Year, people’s hearts are more and more excited with mixed feelings.  International students who are studying at Hoa Sen University (HSU) are no exception.

In the festive atmosphere when the New Year has been approaching, HSU campuses are becoming busy and vibrant thanks to the activity “Together with HSU – Bring Tet home” with more than 10,000 special gifts showing gratitude to HSU students and parents.

Comprehending the feeling of homesickness of international students who are living far away from families together with new lifestyles and cultures, especially in the shifting season to Celebrating New Year’s Eve, HSU has brought exciting surprises for all international students.

Having completed the final exam, a group of international students from France just walked out of the exam room when they were welcomed by the two Deans giving them meaningful gifts and New Year wishes.

“I am really surprised and touched by the love that HSU gives me. I will bring this special gift back to France and hand-give to my family, ” shared Léa Malfatti. 

Tournier Romain, another student from France, could not hide his joy when he received the HSU Tet gift: “I sincerely thank HSU. This is the love that the university gives to students and their families, especially international students who are far from home like us. Happy New Year”.

As for Chen Hsun-Hsien from Taiwan, celebrating the New Year and the Lunar New Year in Vietnam brings him “both familiar and strange feelings”. 

“Studying at HSU is a blessing for me because I feel intimate and attached. On the festive occasion of the coming New Year, I would like to wish everyone a peaceful new year, and don’t forget to send best wishes to each other even if you are far away from family because Tet is always in our hearts,” shared Chen Hsun.

Lunar New Year is one of the most important national holidays in Vietnam, a time for new beginnings. This is also a reunion occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year and hope for good luck in the new year.

Studying in Vietnam, international students have the opportunity to experience the unique culture during the Vietnamese New Year. In the academic year 2022 – 2023, HSU welcomes international students from various nations such as France, Finland, Taiwan, and Japan, … to study at HSU under the Mobility Program. 

As a world-class university, HSU has been constantly improving the quality of teaching and learning, creating many meaningful activities and playgrounds to bring vivid experiences to all student communities studying at HSU’s campuses.