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An epiphany hit Trang during her exchange in Canada, where a finance student found herself working backstage at fashion weeks, making friends through small talk, and starting a blog that would eventually shape her career. What began as a spontaneous escape from a carefully planned life turned into a journey of self-discovery, uncertainty, and unexpected purpose.

Not all learning challenges are visible to the naked eye. Discover how RMIT Vietnam’s Equitable Learning and Accessibility (ELA) service is breaking down barriers and leveling the playing field for every student.

Burning incense has long held a sacred place in Vietnamese culture, symbolising remembrance and a connection between the living and those who came before. Seeking to bring this tradition closer to younger generations, first-year Design Studies student Nguyen Tran Gia Huy and his team designed Hương, a contemporary incense packaging that earned 16 honors at the international stage.

Thi Tran Anh, with over 12 years of industry experience, is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at RMIT, where he is encountering new challenges not present in his previous studies, particularly in adapting to inter-teaching assignment formats, contributing to his growth.

What began as a love of storytelling grew into a deeper curiosity about people, culture and the ways meaning is made. That journey eventually led My Tam, a Professional Communication student, back to Hoi An, where she brought that understanding into her work, using storytelling not just to inform, but to help younger audiences connect more deeply with cultural heritage.

Every day, we see ourselves through the eyes of others: through reactions, expectations, and subtle social cues. Over time, these reflections begin to shape not just how we present ourselves, but how we think and feel about who we are. This piece explores how external judgments become internal voices, and how students gradually learn to navigate, question, and reclaim their sense of self.

Fourteen Student Council generations have each added a thread to a tapestry still being woven. What endures is a voice that continues to be carried forward. Today, the Student Council continues to connect, represent, and shape RMIT campus life, creating vibrant experiences for students, with the support of RMIT Vietnam’s Student Life Department.

New country, new life, new experiences, like dreams were the plan. But for Naw Gloria Htoo, studying abroad at RMIT Vietnam began with something else entirely: an unexpected wave of homesickness. This journey reflects not only the challenges of studying abroad but also the personal growth and transformation that shaped their experience into something meaningful.

RMIT Vietnam’s graduation ceremonies mark more than a personal milestone, more than a moment that belongs to just one name. On this special day, the connections behind each journey come to life, where our graduates were surrounded, celebrated, and supported by the people who matter most.

Every graduation story is about more than achievements. It is also shaped by uncertainty, resilience, and the people we become along the way. For the Class Representatives of 2026 from Hanoi, these are the lessons they carry with them and the words they hope will guide you forward.

Graduation is not just a milestone, but a turning point. From quiet realisations to uncertain possibilities, recent RMIT graduates reflect on what it truly means to step beyond university life.

Graduation isn’t the end of your RMIT chapter. As you step forward, you may be saying goodbye to certain student benefits and familiar routines. But not everything changes. Here’s what shifts after graduation, what stays with you, and how to make the most of life as an RMIT alumnus.