𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 - 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐇𝐎𝐍

The Lifestart Foundation is proud to share the success story of Dr. Nhon, one of our recent graduates from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. Nhon is among 13 students who successfully achieved a Distinction degree in General Medicine, affirming the result of his dedication and hard work.

Throughout his studies at university, Dr. Nhon has nurtured his dream of becoming an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. After graduation, he aspires to further his education to specialize in this field. Currently, Dr. Nhon is completing a 12-month internship at Gia Dinh People's Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City to obtain his medical license.

Dr. Nhon's background story demonstrates the impact the Lifestart Foundation has had on his life. He comes from a very difficult economic background. His family is poor, and the financial burden is further heightened by his father's osteoarthritis and his younger sister's spinal disease, requiring continuing medication costs. Before receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, Dr. Nhon struggled to even afford a healthy diet.

Despite these challenges, Dr. Nhon has put every effort into his studies, aiming to become a skilled doctor. He was not only a brilliant student but also a well-rounded one who actively participated in extracurricular activities, such as volunteering with disabled children, and donating blood.

The Lifestart Foundation scholarship has been life-changing for Dr. Nhon and his family. It has lifted a significant financial burden, allowing him to focus on his studies and pursue his dream career.

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Nhon's achievements and look forward to witnessing his future success.

To further illustrate the positive impact of our scholarship program, we would like to share a heartfelt letter of gratitude written by Dr. Nhon upon his graduation. We invite you to read his inspiring message.
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𝐍𝐇𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑:

Dear Karen and Everyone at Lifestart Foundation,

My name is Le Hong Nhon, a lucky beneficiary of a Lifestart Foundation Medical Scholarship. I have recently graduated from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, completing a degree in General Medicine. Today, I am writing this letter to express my deep gratitude to Lifestart Foundation for the support I have received over the past four years and to share my plans after my graduation.

This year marks my graduation, and it has been a challenging journey with numerous exams. My studies became much busier, and I had to dedicate more time to revising my lessons in the four main subjects: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, and Paediatrics. Additionally, there was a final graduation exam to complete the program. Understanding the difficulties ahead, I carefully planned my studies from the beginning. Since they were clinical practice exams, I focused on the clinical knowledge I had acquired during the clinical sessions. I took notes on what I had learned during my clinical lessons and combined them with additional readings from textbooks.

As for the graduation exam, I started my preparations a month in advance. I studied each subject thoroughly, focusing on the difficult ones first, and later revisited the topics with my friends. My hard work paid off, and I achieved excellent results. I ended the second semester with a GPA of 3.57 out of a possible 4.0, and upon completion the course, my overall GPA was 3.22, earning me a Distinction. This accomplishment met the goals I had set for myself.

After the exams, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy organized a final internship at hospitals in nearby provinces for us. I chose Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for my internship. It was a wise decision for me. I learned and did things that I hadn't had the chance to experience during my clinical studies at university. The doctors and nurses there were incredibly supportive, teaching me many things from patient examination techniques to surgical procedures. This experience has fuelled my determination to become an Obstetrician and has given me the confidence to face the challenges that lie ahead. Being able to achieve this result is not only thanks to my personal efforts and thanks to the support of my family but also the support of everyone at Lifestart Foundation. You all have given me the confidence I needed on the path I had chosen. Today, I officially embark on my journey as a doctor, ready to fulfill my mission of saving lives.

My plans after graduation include preparing for my Residency exam in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or undergoing an 18-month internship at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, in addition to focusing on improving my English skills to achieve a target IELTS score of 6.5.

Before receiving the Lifestart Foundation medical scholarship, my family faced significant financial hardships. We are a farming family with five children, four of whom were attending university, and the youngest was still in school. It was incredibly challenging for my parents to support our education with their meagre income from farming. They had to borrow money from banks and relatives to pay for our tuition fees and monthly expenses. I was aware of the financial strain on my family, so I tried to save money, worked part-time to assist my family, and aimed to graduate quickly to help my parents repay their debts.

In my third year, when I learned about the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, I saw an opportunity to alleviate my family's financial burden and help my education. I applied, attended interviews, and was overjoyed to receive the news that I had been awarded a full scholarship. From that moment, I knew I had a solid support system to guide me on my education journey ahead.

Since receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, both my life and my family's life have become much more stable. My parents no longer have to worry about my financial needs, allowing me to focus more on my studies without financial stress. The scholarship has covered various aspects, including tuition fees, living expenses, study materials, daily essentials and even a laptop. In addition to financial assistance, the Foundation has provided spiritual support with regular encouragement and mentoring meetings. Lifestart Foundation has helped me enhance my English skills by arranging language instructors and sponsoring my English courses. It has also made my chosen path easier, knowing that I have everyone at Lifestart Foundation supporting me.

Sometimes, I wonder how challenging my journey would have been without the foundation's support. It's likely that I would have faced many obstacles, considering not only my academic responsibilities but also my financial burdens. I might have had to work longer hours, budget more strictly, compromise on meals, reduce study time, and face many difficulties. Consequently, my academic performance would have affected, making it uncertain whether I could achieve my goals.

At this moment, I am at a loss for words when I look back at the journey I have shared with the Lifestart Foundation. It's a period I will never forget—a beautiful memory, a tremendous source of motivation, with close friends during my student life. I feel incredibly fortunate and want to express my deepest gratitude to all the sponsors and the Lifestart Foundation. I hope that one day, I will have the opportunity to meet everyone in person, to express my gratitude directly, and to show how your support has helped me on this journey. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Warm regards,
Le Hong Nhon
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