Yersin University Equips Students with Global Citizen Skills

Yersin University (YersinUni) in Da Lat is enhancing its curriculum to equip students with global citizen skills through personalized learning paths, practical training, and international internship opportunities. The university aims to prepare students for the demands of the modern labor market. YersinUni focuses on supporting students in developing their professional knowledge, language proficiency, and practical experience, ensuring they receive close guidance from their first day. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating attitude, skills, professional knowledge, foreign language capacity, and practical experience. Developing Global Citizen Skills Faculty members and academic advisors at YersinUni play a crucial role in guiding students' career development, helping them build personalized growth plans aligned with their abilities and strengths. Beyond classroom lectures, the university offers a variety of extracurricular activities related to specialized fields. Students can join 14 clubs spanning academic, cultural, artistic, and sports domains, fostering networking, confidence, and essential soft skills. To meet the stringent requirements of the modern labor market, YersinUni integrates essential skill sets throughout its teaching programs. Based on World Economic Forum assessment standards, the university concentrates on cultivating four core digital-age skills: creativity, collaboration, critical thinking combined with problem-solving, and communication. The close interplay between academic and extracurricular activities ensures students master and flexibly apply these global citizen skills. Early Internships and International Experiences The university's training extends beyond campus, connecting students with over 350 reputable partners, including businesses, hospitals, and administrative agencies. Students gain practical experience from their first year, enabling them to quickly translate theory into work competence. Internships within the ecosystem of companies under the TTC Group offer significant advantages. A university representative noted, "Early exposure to the field helps students accumulate experience, understand market demands, and develop professional working habits before graduation." Depending on their major, students undertake internships at leading companies. For instance, students in Hospitality Management practice at TTC Hotel Ngoc Lan, TTC Thung Lung Tinh Yeu, or the 6-star resort Amanoi Ninh Thuan. Health science students hone their skills at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital and Military Hospital 175. Economics and Law students intern at companies within the TTC system. Furthermore, students in Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, and Tourism have opportunities for paid internships directly with businesses. To prepare for international integration, YersinUni implements "Overseas Semester" programs in countries such as Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. These programs provide opportunities for direct learning with international experts, fluent use of foreign languages, and exploration of local cultures. Students in certain majors can register for internships lasting 6 to 12 months in Japan or Singapore, with accumulated income potentially reaching up to VND 200 million (approximately $8,000 USD). The university observes that cross-border work experience enhances students' proficiency, cultivates independence, and increases adaptability. "These multicultural experiences play a crucial role in broadening perspectives, breaking down language barriers, and shaping personal identity," stated a YersinUni representative. This year, YersinUni announced admissions for 28 majors and specializations across various fields. The institution continues to affirm its goal of becoming a solid launchpad, accompanying students in their journey to master knowledge and build sustainable careers.