Citizenship Week and Orientation Program for the 51st Cohort, Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Throughout the week-long program, first-year students of the 51st cohort met and exchanged with former senior leaders, including Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, former Director of the Diplomatic Academy, and Senior Advisor to the Academy; Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senior Advisor to the Academy; and Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung, former Director of the Diplomatic Academy. Participating speakers also included Acting Director Ambassador Pham Lan Dung; Deputy Director Nguyen Thi Thin; and representatives from the Training Department and specialized faculties. The program was honored to welcome distinguished guest speakers such as Mr. Vu Trong Dai, Chairman and CEO of Times Publishing; Dr Giap Van Duong, education researcher; and Mrs Hoang Thi Kieu Anh, Lecturer at the Faculty of Literature, Hanoi National University of Education.

During the thematic sessions, students of the 51st cohort received comprehensive information on academic programs, examination regulations, the credit system, and codes of conduct in an academic environment. The program particularly emphasized key areas such as international exchange opportunities, scholarships, student affairs regulations, personal development, and extracurricular activities. Students were also equipped with in-depth knowledge of legal studies, international affairs, Vietnam’s foreign policy, and effective methods and strategies for studying major-related subjects and foreign languages.

The program further created opportunities for newcomers to interact with lecturers and senior students, fostering a friendly and engaging academic community. Vibrant performances, Q&A sessions, and open discussions helped students better understand their new learning environment and build excitement for the journey ahead. Meaningful gifts from guest speakers served as motivational tokens for the new academic year.

The Citizenship and Orientation Program for the 2024-2025 academic year concluded successfully in a lively and dynamic atmosphere. It provided essential preparation for the 51st cohort, equipping them with confidence and readiness as they embark on a promising academic journey at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

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