Chu Thị Phương Anh

From a small-town girl to the global stage

To me, being Lionhearted is not measured by achievements but by the choices we make at every crossroads. My grandfather and parents sacrificed their youth to provide for our family, and from them I learned that true maturity means taking responsibility for one’s own decisions.

As the first in my family to step into an international university, I was determined to earn a national scholarship and constantly push my limits - through ventures in entrepreneurship, education, content creation, and participation in youth diplomacy forums. Each of these journeys went far beyond what my family had ever imagined for me and became the foundation for every path I choose next.

My time at BUV gave me the freedom to shape my own resilience, to see every choice not as a constraint, but as an opportunity.

My time at BUV gave me the freedom to shape my own resilience, to see every choice not as a constraint, but as an opportunity.