Lessons on Gratitude I Found Between the Pages

Reading

That night with the book on my desk It was one of those nights when my brain felt like a messy desk. I had assignments piling up, emails unanswered, and a mind that refused to switch off. Out of habit, I grabbed a book from the stack beside my bed. I told myself, “Just a […]

5 Habits That Changed My Life Before 20

Habits

The Morning I Realized Habits Were Everything I still remember a morning back in high school when I was cramming for an exam. I had a half-eaten bánh mì on my desk, an iced coffee sweating all over my notes, and my brain running in circles. It hit me: I can’t keep living like this. […]

Embrace Rejection: The Secret to Your Personal Breakthrough

Mountains

Rejection. Just the word can make your heart sink. Whether it’s a job you didn’t get, a school that turned you down, or a relationship that didn’t work out—rejection hurts. It’s uncomfortable, emotional, and sometimes it feels like the world is saying, “You’re not enough.” But here’s a truth I’ve learned the hard way:Rejection isn’t […]

My Journey to UWC and What I Learned at 17

Pearson College UWC

Introduction When people ask me what experience changed my life the most, I always go back to the same memory: the day I boarded a plane at 17 years old and flew across the world from Vietnam to Canada. I was heading to Pearson College UWC, one of the schools in the United World Colleges […]

5 Books That Shifted My Mindset in My 20s

Books

Your 20s can feel like both a magical adventure and a confusing mess. Between figuring out who you are, what you believe in, and what you want to pursue, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise of it all. For me, books became my compass. At 16, I attended a high school for the […]

A Morning Reflection on Life and Training

The world outside is still dark as I pull back the curtain. The remnants of last night’s rain linger on the ground, glistening in the dim light. Droplets of water cling to the grass and branches, creating a serene, almost ethereal scene. There is something magical about mornings like this—calm, fresh, and full of possibilities. […]