Nguyen Quang Huy, from Quang Ninh, is currently a student majoring in Social Work at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Recently, surpassing many contestants, Huy won the title of King in the "Talent and Beauty of Humanities" competition, a contest aimed at finding faces representing intellectual beauty, courage, and compassion of students in the new era.

The student good at Social Sciences

During high school, Huy excelled in social science subjects, especially History, and was a member of the school's gifted student team. He decided to take the C00-group exam (Literature, History, Geography) and was admitted to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities with 27 scores. However, the early days at the university were not easy for Huy.

“I was inherently not eloquent and quite shy, so I felt it was difficult to integrate into an environment with many dynamic students,” Huy recalled.

He once struggled with feelings of self-doubt and the pressure to adapt, but it was the university environment that helped the male student change. The friendliness of friends and teachers, along with the open learning atmosphere, allowed Huy to gradually step out of his "shell" to assert his identity.

Choosing to study Social Work, Huy heard many opinions suggesting this field is difficult for creating breakthroughs. But for him, this is a sector with very sustainable development value, not only for individuals but also for the community.

“I have never doubted my choice. When facing vulnerable situations, what I desire is not just sympathy but the ability to support them in accessing policies, resources, and opportunities,” Huy shared.

According to Huy, a social worker needs not only professional knowledge but also empathy, listening skills, and a sense of responsibility. Therefore, right from his freshman year, he proactively sought practical experiences outside the lecture hall. From community volunteer activities to student-led social connection projects, Huy actively participated to learn and accumulate experience.

Additionally, Huy maintains the habit of creating a weekly schedule to reasonably allocate time between studying and extracurricular activities. “Experiencing a lot does not mean neglecting studies. On the contrary, one must know how to organize to maintain balance,” Huy said.

Efforts to overcome personal limits

When he first heard about the Humanities Talent and Beauty contest, Huy thought it was not for him.

“At that time, I was still quite insecure and shy. But encouragement from friends and seniors gave me the courage to step out of my comfort zone,” he said.

The competition journey lasted about five months. As he advanced, expectations grew alongside a demanding schedule and intensive skills training.

Through each round, Huy felt himself steadily overcoming personal limits. Teamwork, public speaking and a sense of responsibility became valuable lessons.

His passion for singing, along with experience as vice head of a high school music club, gave him an advantage during the contest.

When his name was announced as the winner, Huy was overwhelmed with emotion.

“That was the moment I felt all my efforts had finally paid off,” he recalled.

The title has opened new opportunities, allowing him to meet talented individuals, join meaningful activities and amplify his voice among young people.

However, for Huy, the most important outcome is personal growth.

“I don’t consider myself perfect, but I strive every day to improve. No matter who I become, I will always be someone who loves volunteer work and wants to create value for the community,” he said.

In the future, alongside his studies, Huy plans to continue participating in community activities while nurturing his passion for singing, aiming to perform more on stage and spread positive energy through music.

Thuy Nga