RMIT turns 25 this year and so do I. Looking back, I realise I've collected countless memories at RMIT. While writing this, I flipped through my old photo albums from my university days and I couldn't stop smiling to myself. So many adorable little moments.
Whenever I think of my student life, I think of deadlines. Deadlines from classes, clubs, extracurricular activities, you name it. I can't forget those late-night and early-morning calls with my teammates (sometimes even my grandma would tease me for falling asleep anywhere and everywhere after finishing assignments). I also remember those meetings with my club and teammates at the library - sketching maps on the whiteboard, sharing ideas, debating passionately, laughing out loud and still sighing, 'yet another deadline'.
Trinh and Dr Jackie Ong, Senior lecturer of Tourism & Hospitality Management program, in one field trip to Sai Duan, Lao Cai.
But it was those moments that gave me my first experiences: joining RED Team, becoming a Unimate and supporting university activities (partly because the University’'s merch was just so cool). Then came the field trips, hotel tours, company visits - so many journeys. I even got the chance to be president at 20 in Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) Club, organising and joining events and workshops that were both fun and full of knowledge. I was lucky to be supported and mentored by Ms Jackie, Mr Justin, the Student Life staff (Ms Linh and Mr Quang Anh), the Marketing team and many others at RMIT. I also stepped out of my comfort zone by joining competitions like the UNWTO Students’ League 2020, STR Market Study 2020 and SV 2020.
Trinh (centered) as the President of Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM) Club with her lovely club members and dedicated lecturers
Trinh (centered) and her team achieved an award from a THM competition in 2020.
Maybe the biggest "legacies" I've inherited and carried on from RMIT are:
Trinh and her friends at RMIT's Graduation ceremony
Even now at work, I carry these values into my career and personal life. Thanks to RMIT, I have truly become more confident, professional, proactive and polished.
I can't possibly tell all the stories from my time there, but maybe the photos below will capture a glimpse of my student journey. Every now and then, I still catch up with my friends, mentors and colleagues from RMIT because to me, RMIT will always feel like a safe haven.
