Years ago, Mr. Kien took his niece from District 10, HCM city to Tan Phong campus of Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) to visit and decided to conduct the admission procedures for her. Since then, 4 other members of his family have also joined the TDTU roof.

With more than 20 years of non-stop campaigning and continuous efforts to improve quality, TDTU has now become a reputable "brand" of tertiary education, a reliable university where many parents choose for their younger generations.

Even on the first days of the Intake 24, we were fortunate to have a chance to meet and talk to Mr. Le Trung Kien, a special parent, who has taken 5 family members including his children, nephews and nieces to TDTU for admission.

 

By 2020, how many people in your family have studied at TDTU?

Mr. Trung Kien: 5 members in my family so far have studied at TDTU, which began with my nieces, nephews, and then my own children.

Years ago, TDTU was still an unknown university compared to many other universities, why did you still decide to choose TDTU?

Mr. Le Trung Kien: When it comes to choosing a University, I had to visit the place and consult many people before making a decision. When I first arrived at TDTU, I felt very satisfied with the student's discipline, the facilities, and excellent quality of education. More importantly, it was the direction and the vision of the University Leader that had an impact on my decision. At that time, the University only started construction in District 7, the infrastructure was not as large and beautiful as now, but it was very commendable.

When you decided to choose TDTU, did your children have any ideas?

Mr. Le Trung Kien: My children, nephews, and nieces all absolutely liked TDTU because it was beautiful. Compared with many other universities in HCM City, TDTU is among those investing the most in the facilities including the campus landscape, the classrooms, laboratories, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and libraries that are modern and well equipped. In addition, after graduating from TDTU, they are all very knowledgeable, are confident, and soon found employment in large corporations.

University is the time when young people shape their personalities, so how do you identify the role of the University in psychologically guiding young people, especially your family members?

Mr. Le Trung Kien: They have changed drastically, which I really like and am grateful to the University. Like other adolescents, they used to be self-centered and impulsive. Now, they have become more disciplined, and more relaxed thanks to the training of the lecturers. Humans are precious, not only in talent, but also virtuous. Here lecturers teach from the heart.

Can you tell me more about their work after graduation?

Mr. Le Trung Kien: Right after graduation, my nephews and nieces were admitted to ACB Bank and major corporations. It was completely due to their abilities, not any of their family relationships. I really appreciate the University's output. Once graduating, they can speak English very well, and more optimistic. They are trained in all 4 skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Deciding English output standards for graduates is the correct decision of the University leader.

As a witness of TDTU's development, what do you think?

Mr. Le Trung Kien: I remember back then the University only had a few buildings, but it has become much bigger now. From a private school, it changed into a semi-public and now a public University with an outstanding name both domestically and internationally. It is thanks to the enthusiasm and management ability of the Presidential Board, lecturers, and staff. I think TDTU is an extremely successful model of an autonomous university.

I hope that in the next academic year, the University can continue to maintain its accomplishments and investing available resources to build a prosperous and sustainable academic environment. Currently we have reached 10 points, strive for 10+ points. Never stop there or fall behind, always strive for your best to be the leader. Other parents and I still firmly believe in the Board of University Management, lecturers, and staff.

Thank you for your precious time.