“If the fire isn’t from within, it doesn’t sustain you - it consumes you” | Who among us doesn’t dream of shining? Out there, there are countless ways to excel, yet no one can say for sure which path is the right one for them. We seldom ask ourselves: What kind of success do I truly want? In that relentless pursuit, we sometimes lose ourselves, forgetting who we are or why we even seek the light. Hấu Nguyễn has also experienced this while striving to become a "shining star”. She ran tirelessly after others’ brilliance, drained and disoriented, unsure of her destination. Then, when everything seemed to reach its limit - when the external flame was about to consume that little star - she realized she could no longer keep borrowing someone else’s light. Through raw self-honesty and the courage to release what wasn’t hers, speaker Hấu Nguyễn found her way back. Like a star among millions in the galaxy, she now warms herself with an inner flame - the flame of constant self-awareness and faith in her chosen path. She often reminds herself of her favorite motto: "Just being bright inside means that we can warm others!" ? NGUYỄN THỊ BÍCH HẬU, also known widely on TikTok as “Hấu Học Y,” is a young talent who has made a strong impact on social media. She shares helpful content to help young people get closer to medical knowledge, especially in Dentistry. By telling stories and sharing her valuable experiences from her time studying medicine, she has inspired many students in the health field.
?⚕️ On her journey of learning and career development, she has collected many impressive achievements:
✨ Full scholarship for 4 semesters in Dentistry – Hanoi Medical University.
✨ Health content creator – TikTok channel “Hấu Học Y” with 102k followers.
✨ Health Students Network Ambassador – NOHS under IFMSA Vietnam.
✨ Received an Unconditional Offer for Master of Health program at the University of Sydney (#18 Worldwide) – Sydney International Student Award.
✨ Media Coordinator – Health Equity Promotion Organisation (HADEUS Vietnam).
✨ Runner-up – Student of the Year Contest, Hanoi Medical University 2023.
✨ Champion of Northern Region and 2nd Place Nationwide – English Olympiad E4US 2019, SDGs topic.
✨ Principal’s Certificate of Merit for four consecutive years (2018–2021).
✨ Published in the Vietnamese Medical Journal (Vol. 526/5/1B/2023): “Clinical Features of Gingivitis in Patients with Braces at Hanoi Medical University Hospital in 2022.”
✨ Most Favourite Speaker – 5th China-ASEAN Excellent Young Dental Student Forum.
✨ Top 30 artwork featured in the Art for Impact: Beijing+30 exhibition, sia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, Bangkok 2024
? With this amazing list of achievements, her stories will surely not only touch your heart but also ignite your passion for the medical field. After over 6 years of learning and practising in Dentistry - from research skills to real clinical experience - she will bring a full set of tips and lessons that are essential for anyone dreaming of becoming a skilled and experienced doctor. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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