This is the first text I wrote during my TestDaF preparation, before I really understood the structure and criteria of the writing exam. It is long, imperfect, and corrected by my German teacher, but I keep it here as part of my learning archive — a small reminder that progress often starts messy before it becomes clearer.
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Essay: THE BEAUTY OF BEING INSULTED
Starting from Schrödinger’s cat and the question of truth, this essay reflects on why being insulted may not only be painful but also strangely beautiful. It explores reasoning, communication, misunderstanding, pride, apology, empathy, and the complexity of human relationships in a world where every person carries a different inner ecosystem.
Everyday is a chance to get your scholarship…
I got rejected by DAAD, then rejected again, before finally being accepted into a Master’s program in Germany. This is the story of how I prepared for my applications, worked long days in Vietnam, chose Leipzig over Berlin, met the mentor who changed my life, and learned that scholarships can sometimes be created through everyday effort, kindness, and unexpected opportunities.
Essay: Social Media – Democracy, A Win-Win or A Lose-Lose Situation in Modern World
This essay explores whether social media is a blessing or a curse for modern democracy. It discusses free speech, misinformation, political manipulation, collective consciousness, algorithms, digital literacy, and why democracies may need to focus less on controlling social media and more on educating citizen-users to think critically and act responsibly online.
Essay on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer
This essay analyzes critical tacit knowledge transfer management and proposes a system for preserving and transferring important knowledge within Saffron Travel, a destination management company in Vietnam. It reflects on how travel companies can protect experience-based knowledge, support internal learning, and reduce the risk of losing valuable expertise when people leave or change roles.
Essay on Technology Transfer
This essay analyzes knowledge and technology transfer in the innovation processes of Japan and South Korea, then reflects on lessons Vietnam can learn from their development experiences. It was written during my Master’s program as part of my academic work on innovation, technology transfer, and development.