When mentioning Trần Thị Bảo Châu – a former student of the Architecture Department at Yersin University, Da Lat Campus, probably no Yersiners are strangers. Currently, Châu is working at the Architecture and Construction Company Kosuzume in Yokohama, Japan. During her time at the University, Châu was not only known for her outstanding academic achievements but also for her remarkable talents and unique personality.

Bảo Châu showcasing her singing and songwriting talents at the Architecture Student Festival in Binh Duong

With a passion for design and a desire to create highly applicable structures, Bảo Châu’s determination has driven her relentless efforts to fulfill her dream of becoming an architect. In 2016, Bảo Châu had the honor of being the top student of the Architecture Department, graduating in the academic year 2011 – 2016. Additionally, Châu received a commendation letter from the President of the Vietnam Architects Association for her outstanding performance in the National Architecture Student Festival X held at Yersin University, Da Lat Campus.

Being enrolled in special Japanese language classes at the University, Châu was able to work in Japan after graduation through the cooperation program between the Japanese Asia Human Resources Development Center and Yersin University, Da Lat Campus.

Regarding life and work in Japan, Bảo Châu shared: “My current job is very suitable for recent architecture graduates. This is a great opportunity for me to learn about projects, real-world construction experiences, specialized Japanese construction language, and modern construction methods in Japan. Moreover, the cultural harmony and friendliness of everyone at Kosuzume Architecture and Construction Company – Japan have provided me with valuable experiences.”

Bảo Châu (second person from the left) and former Yersin students working in Japan

Selfie before heading to the office

Furthermore, Bảo Châu also mentioned that Yersin University, Da Lat Campus students working in Japan always leave a profound impression on employers in terms of professional competence and work style; always demonstrating vitality, determination, and national pride. It is precisely because of the specialized knowledge learned at Yersin University, Da Lat Campus and the dedicated support of teachers that Bảo Châu, as well as her peers, have been able to meet the language, knowledge, and skills requirements demanded by their jobs.

In an exchange with us, Bảo Châu also wants to convey to fellow students: “Be proud to be Yersin students and strive to accumulate knowledge to truly be confident in your abilities in work and future plans – If we believe tomorrow will be better, then today we can endure all difficulties.”

Bảo Châu writing a thank-you letter to teacher Diễm Hà (Japanese language teacher) before going to work in Japan

The leader of Yersin Architecture Traditional Ceremony – 2015

Wishing Bảo Châu and the former students of Yersin University, Da Lat Campus working in the Land of the Rising Sun much luck, always passionate and enthusiastic about the chosen path and successful in their careers.

Di Linh