THE PROFESSION THAT BRINGS THE MOST JOY IS THE ONE YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp – Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at International University (VNU-HCM) – the the most joyful profession is the one that brings you a sense of passion. She emphasized that passion alone provides the motivation to persevere through challenges of pursuing one’s dream.
On July 24, 2025, during the edition of the Public Lecture Series, at International University (IU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp delivered an inspirational and energetic talk to nearly 100 students from Thủ Đức High School.
With the topic “Which Profession Brings the Most Happiness in the World?”, International University aimed to help students from Thủ Đức High School find suitable future careers by encouraging them to pursue their passions.
Before attending the program, the students had the opportunity to visit and experience the International University’s modern laboratories.
Drawing from her own experience, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp – Dean of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering – emphasized that the journey of pursuing a graduate career is often challenging and demanding. Throughout that difficult path, many promising students and researchers have given up due to overwhelming pressure. According to Assoc Prof. Hiệp, the root cause is a lack of genuine passion for the fields they are pursuing. Instead of following their own passions, many chose their major based on parental expectations or the trends of the labor market. She stated that: “Because they didn’t truly love the field they were pursuing, they lacked the motivation to keep going when faced with too many hardships.”
The students had the opportunity to view a variety of scientific products developed by the various faculties and departments at International University.
To address this problem, Assoc Prof. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp emphasized the crucial role of passion in choosing and pursuing a career path. She candidly shared that she once faced similar pressures like family expectations and the urge to follow economic trends when making career choices. However, Assoc Prof. Hiệp realized that giving in to those external influences only made her feel lost and unfulfilled. It was only when she made the decision to wholeheartedly follow her passion that she began to experience true joy and satisfaction in both work and life. Therefore, Assoc Prof. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp encouraged students to let go of concerns about market trends or parental expectations and instead focus first on their own passions when planning their careers, only then should they consider external factors.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp – Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering – the main speaker of the July edition of the public talk program.
During the program, Assoc Prof. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp also introduced the field of Biomedical Engineering to the students. From her early days studying abroad to her time living and working in Vietnam, she shared her personal journey of pursuing this deeply passionate field over the years and offered guidance to students interested in exploring a career in biomedical engineering.
Overall, the July edition of the Public Lecture Series provided the attendees with valuable knowledge on future career orientation and introduced them to a profession that is growing rapidly in Vietnam.
Assoc. Prof Nguyễn Ngọc Duy Phương – Head of the Office of External and Public Relations at International University – thanked Assoc. Prof. Nguyễn Thị Hiệp and the students of Thủ Đức High School for participating in the July Public Lecture Series.
The Public Lecture Series 2025 organized by International University officially began in June and will continue until the end of the year, featuring a wide variety of engaging topics presented by faculty members from different departments and faculties of IU.
The June session successfully covered the topic of Marketing, while July continued with the inspiring lecture titled: “Which Profession Brings the Most Happiness in the World?” In the coming months, International University will proceed with the rest of the series. All with their own meaningful theme and messages such as: “Smart Infrastructure Connectivity: From Ideas to Reality” (August); “AI and Its Applications” (September); “Vietnamese Youth and Climate Change Adaptation”, “Applying Technology in Learning English Skills” (October); “Personal Financial Management” (December). The overall goal of the series is to provide high school students with accurate and insightful knowledge about various fields and help them shape their career paths in ways that align with both their passions and abilities.
The July session of the Public Lecture Series came to a close, having left the students of Thủ Đức High School feeling both informed and inspired in the process of choosing their future careers