by dkphung | Mar 5, 2021 | IU-SEaSAP Alumni Travel Blog, News
Xin chào! Mình là Lê Thị Kim Hằng, sinh viên năm 3 ngành Marketing, Khoa Quản trị Kinh doanh. Đây là lần đầu tiên mình học chương trình được tổ chức online, vì lí do gì thì chắc mọi người cũng biết rồi ha. COVID-19 khiến nhiều dự định đi trao đổi sinh viên của chúng ta bị đình trễ quá, nhưng may mắn thay, MCI Winter Program năm nay – chương trình mình mong chờ nhất năm đã được tổ chức online.
Các bạn có thể đọc qua bài Review của mình để chọn học các khóa học Online của các trường, vừa học được thêm kiến thức, vừa nhận được Certificate/Transcript nha!
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* Quá trình đăng ký:
Lúc mình biết thông tin về chương trình, điểm đặc biệt khiến mình chú ý nhất là MCI Management Center Innsbruck cho phép sinh viên IU tham gia miễn phí khóa học vì là đối tác của trường ĐHQT, nên mình không ngần ngại mà apply ngay và luôn. Ngoài ra, 2 khoá học về Digital Marketing và Digital Entrepreneurship cũng rất phù hợp với SV BA như mình nữa.
Hồ sơ đăng ký thì vô cùng đơn giản, gồm : (1) Bảng điểm request tại Phòng Đào tạo ĐH (A2.708), (2) Form đăng ký tham gia chương trình ngắn hạn https://tinyurl.com/y36337sz và (3) CV là đã hoàn thành rồi.
Lúc nhận được thời khoá biểu tham gia chương trình, thấy khung thời gian là khoảng Tết, mình cũng có hơi lo lắng vì không biết mình có vì ăn Tết mà quên học không, nhưng mà thực tế thì 2 courses mình đăng ký bắt đầu học vào mùng 5 Tết nên cũng coi như không ảnh hưởng đến sự ăn chơi Tết của mình.
* Quá trình học:
Sau khi đăng ký thành công, MCI có liên hệ với mình qua Outlook (email MSSV của trường cấp) và Email cá nhân. Trường gửi mình tài khoản để tham gia vào trang web của trường. Trang web đó theo mình thì giống với Blackboard của IU vậy, giáo viên sẽ đăng video giảng bài, bài tập và điểm lên.

Về môn Digital Marketing (DM), môn này trường sắp xếp cho 04 giảng viên dạy mình 10 chủ đề về DM trong 10 bài dạy, mỗi bài tầm 4-5 videos giảng bài, 1 vài video youtube tham khảo và 1 vài bài báo, report để đọc. Cuối mỗi bài sẽ có 1 bài kiểm tra lấy điểm, và yêu cầu đạt 60% là pass. Mình đánh giá môn này tầm 7/10, vì theo mình có 1 vài giáo viên dạy khá hay, đưa ra những ví dụ thực tế và kiến thức khá mới vì mình chưa tìm hiểu DM bao giờ =)). Nhưng 3 điểm còn lại bị rớt là do có vài thầy giọng hơi khó nghe, hơi đặc và giảng cũng hơi khó hiểu nữa, làm mình hơi khó khăn để hiểu được bài hôm đó :((

Còn môn Digital Entrepreneurship (DE) là mình chấm 9.5/10 luôn. Thầy dạy mình nói tiếng Anh siêu hay, giảng bài siêu kỹ và còn nhiệt tình nữa. Thầy có tổ chức 1 buổi meeting với thầy hàng ngày lúc 10pm (10h đêm Việt Nam) để thảo luận với thầy những điều mình thắc mắc về bài final project và bài học, và có lúc mình không hiểu project của mình lắm, mình đã hỏi thì thầy hoan nghênh vô cùng mà còn trả lời rất là tỉ mỉ trong 1 sự kiên nhẫn đáng yêu. DE thì không như DM, mỗi ngày thầy sẽ đăng 1 lecture gồm 4-5 videos á, sau mỗi video sẽ là 1 phần discussion forum mà tụi mình được yêu cầu giải quyết vấn đề của startup idea của tụi mình như video đã dạy (nên làm mình áp dụng được điều mình học ngay và luôn). Course này mở hơi gấp, có khoảng 5 ngày thôi mà tụi mình phải làm khá nhiều discussion forum questions và phải làm 1 final investment pitch về 1 startup idea của tụi mình. Thầy chấm điểm thì thôi siêu dễ, đó cũng là 0.5 điểm trừ mình dành cho thầy, vì mình không biết thầy có chấm điểm bài của mình thật không nữa =(
*Kết thúc:
Sau khi tham gia 2 course này, mình nhận ra mình có nhiều điều cần học hỏi về digital và môi trường giáo dục nước ngoài đúng là đem đến nhiều thứ mới mẻ, khác với ở Việt Nam và IU. Mình cũng thấy may mắn vì chương trình đã tổ chức online (vì nếu tổ chức offline ở Áo chưa chắc mình đã tham gia được). Bởi vậy mới nói, dù Covid làm hạn chế nhiều chuyến đi còn dang dở, nhưng thật may vì Internet đã đem đến nhiều cơ hội khác cho mình được tham gia chương trình này ^^
by dkphung | Mar 2, 2021 | News
International University – Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City would like to invite IU students to participate in NUS Enterprise Summer Programme 2021, Singapore. The details are as follows:
- Program Schedule: 5/7 – 16/7/2021 (2 weeks)
- Venue: virtual
- Topics:
– Business and Socio-Cultural context of Singapore and ASEAN;
– Practical Insights and Skills for Aspiring Entrepreneurs;
– Themes in Entrepreneurship;
- Program fees: SGD4,650, NUS is pleased to offer scholarship of SGD4,650 to a few deserving students, priority will be given to students in their third and final year.
- For more information: https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/education-programmes/summer-programme/
- Application package:
– Short-term Application form: https://tinyurl.com/y36337sz
– The short video to briefly include the following:
+ Introduction about yourself
+ Why you are interested in joining the NUS Enterprise Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship.
+ Describe one business idea you want to/are pursuing or what you are passionate about
+ Describe what you wish to take-away from this programme and how it may help you in your current/ future business idea.
– CV (file PDF);
– Transcript of record (scale 100 & 4);
– 01 scan file passport;
– Financial Documentary Proof in English
- Application deadline: Application package sent to A2.604 or email nthang@hcmiu.edu.vn by 11/3/2021
by dkphung | Mar 1, 2021 | News
We ask, Student answers!

“Today is the last week in Saigon. The week we need to say goodbye to our classmates, exchange students, buddies, our department, our guard, and many other important things. It has been a pleasure having this opportunity to combine studies, internships, and living our best lives.

While arriving in Saigon, the University made a WhatsApp group, which was the start of our journey. People from different countries (Sweden, France, Germany, Spain, Czechoslovakia) were united and started to discover Vietnam together as a group. The barriers between us broke from day one and it felt like we knew each other from our previous life. We never knew that these people will be so important after only six months together.

In Vietnam, there is so much to see, and we still feel that we haven’t seen everything. Some of the cities we discovered were Hanoi, Hoi An, Danang, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc, Halong Bay, and Mekong Delta. We made all of this as a group (climbing, swimming, exploring, etc.).

The buddies gave us some advice as they are the experts in this country which made the trips much easier. We could also find out the hidden things the tourist doesn’t know about.
Furthermore, we had the opportunity to see another country far, far from our home, and a culture that differs a lot from ours (which we learned a lot from). One of the most important lessons we found from this country is how polite people in Vietnam are, so happy and they are also living their life at the moment, they are enjoying all the small things (we will definitely take that with us).
We want to thank the University for all the help (especially Ms. Tram for responding and helping with all the questions we had).
This trip, with these people, will always be an important chapter in our life ❤️ “
by dkphung | Mar 1, 2021 | News
We ask, Student answers!
Student’s Profile:
Full name: Traub Yannick Lukas;
From: ESB Business School, Reutlingen University;
Field of study: International Operations and Logistic Management;
Level: Undergraduate;
Exchange Term: Fall semester – AY 2020-2021
1. Why did you choose IU-VNU as your exchange destination, given that you must strictly follow the 14-day quarantine regulation and take more risks in the pandemic conditions?

2. How do you feel about your study at IU-VNU? (facility, study program, academic support, etc)
When I arrived on campus for the first time, I thought “what have I let myself into?” The university is in the middle of this developing area with roads that end in the middle of nowhere, some metal shacks lining the roads near it and after I walked down along a muddy path next to the construction fence of the new building, the existing building looked a bit outdated from the outside. But as soon as I entered the building my mind immediately changed – the classrooms and lecture halls are very similar to my German university in their furniture and technical equipment, there is a nice, relaxing green area in between the two buildings and all the friendly people quickly let you forget any of the negative things you might come across.
All my lecturers are really nice and also willing to help you in case of any problems. Their teaching style is a little different to what I was used to, but in general nothing I wasn’t able to cope with. As a matter of fact, the main reason for my exchange semester was to experience cultural differences like that. Last but not least, I always felt like there is someone I can go to if I had a problem. Especially the guys from the CIM were amazing and could help me with anything! Without them, it would not have been possible to have this experience at all!
To sum it up, I always felt happy to be here in Vietnam and study at IU-VNU. There was some small problems and differences to Germany, but that’s what I came to see and there was always someone to help me!

by dkphung | Mar 1, 2021 | News
We ask, Student answers!
Student’s Profile:
Full name: Sofia Jimena Robles Lera;
From: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid;
Field of study: Biomedical Engineering;
Level: Undergraduate;
Exchange Term: Fall semester – AY 2020-2021

1. Why did you choose IU-VNU as your exchange destination, given that you must strictly follow the 14-day quarantine regulation and take more risks in the pandemic conditions?
I chose to continue my study abroad program with IUVNU mainly because although the covid-19 outbreak already happened, the IU administration kept in close contact with me clarifying the Vietnamese situation and explaining to me that there may be a slim chance for me to study here in Vietnam. The way the management helped me played a key part in my decision about whether to come here to study or not. They made me feel safe and secure in my decision.
Also, I was aware of how the Vietnamese government was handling the pandemics and I knew they were handling it well. So coming here was still a realistic option for me aside from all the possible obstacles that a 14 days quarantine entails. The situation in Spain was and still is far worse compared to here, so it was the right design for me. In the end, IU-VNU supported me through the whole process, giving me all the details needed about the paperwork and how to follow it.
Since IU offers all its degrees in English it is easier for international students to consider this destination as a feasible option for their studies. As this feature helps to be seen as any other university destination in Europe or America. But the fact of being in Asia is a plus, due to the whole experience you can get for the cultural contrast. And, compared to other Asian university destinies, Vietnam is a way more affordable option compared to Singapore or South Korea which not everyone would be able to afford. Also because sometimes those universities only accept students with really high average marks while at IU they are not so demanding, so any regular student can still have the chance to study in Asia if the choose Vietnam.

2. How do you feel about your study at IU-VNU? (facility, study program, academic support, etc)
After I finish my last exam today and semester here, I’m glad to say that I’m pleasantly satisfy with almost all the aspects regarding my studies at IU-VNU.
First, because the academic program my major has at IU (Biomedical engineering) is really similar to the one from my home university so I didn’t feel lost when it came to applying knowledge from other years into the new subjects.
Then, I wasn’t sure what to expect about the facilities but once I got the uni it was a great surprise to see how good and big are facilities, it will not disappoint you. Also, regarding the evaluation criteria they follow in most of the subject, in my case there are some different aspects compared to what I’m used to from my home university. For example, first there might be some subjects where they check attendance, and then they give a considerable final mark percentage to the continuous evaluation as you might have to do each week either an essay, or quiz, or presentation. But this way I think is easier to handle the subjects. Is also worth mentioning the thing that IU students are always willing to help you if you asked them and you will receive more help from them that you even thought.
So in the end, I had a very welcoming experience at IU. Mainly because you will not only, be experiencing the uni life but, you will still have time to enjoy as a foreign the pleasures that Vietnam offers.



by dkphung | Mar 1, 2021 | News, Short–term Programs
International University – Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City would like to invite IU students to participate in SDU International Summer School 2021 at Southern Denmark University, Denmark. The details are as follows:
- Program Schedule: 9-20 August, 2021
- Venue: SDU Campuses in Odense or Sønderborg
- Courses offered: SDU offers 27 courses from three faculties:
- Engineering;
- Science;
- Business and Social Sciences
- Program fees: Free for exchange students from partner universities
- For more information: https://www.sdu.dk/en/summerschool
- Application package:
– Short-term Application form: https://tinyurl.com/y36337sz
– CV (file PDF);
– Transcript of record (scale 100 & 4);
– 01 scan file passport;
- Application deadline:
Application package sent to A2.604 or email nthang@hcmiu.edu.vn (PDF file) by 15/04/2021