Mentioning Tran Thi Bao Chau – an alumnus of the Architecture Department at Yersin University, Da Lat, perhaps all Yersiners are familiar. Chau is currently working at Kosuzume Architecture and Construction Company in Yokohama, Japan. During her time at the university, Chau was not only known for her impressive academic achievements but also for her remarkable talents and distinct personality.

Bao Chau showcasing her singing and composing talents at the Architecture Student Festival in Binh Duong

With a passion for design and a desire to create highly functional projects, Bao Chau continuously strived to achieve her dream of becoming an architect. In 2016, she was honored as the valedictorian of the Architecture major, class of 2011 – 2016. Additionally, Chau received a commendation letter from the President of the Vietnam Association of Architects for her outstanding performance at the 10th National Student Architecture Festival held at Yersin University, Da Lat.

Having studied in a special Japanese language class at the university, Chau was able to work in Japan after graduation through a cooperation program between the Asian Human Resource Development Center of Japan and Yersin University, Da Lat.

Regarding her life and work in Japan, Bao Chau shared: “The current job is very suitable for newly graduated architecture students. This is a great opportunity for me to learn about projects, gain practical construction experience, specialized construction Japanese, and modern Japanese construction methods. Moreover, the cultural harmony and the friendliness of everyone at Kosuzume Architecture and Construction Company – Japan have brought me many valuable experiences.”

Bao Chau (second from the left) and former Yersin students working in Japan

Taking a selfie before going to the office

Additionally, Bao Chau shared that Yersin University students working in Japan always leave a strong impression on employers in terms of both professional skills and work style, always demonstrating vitality, determination, and national pride. Thanks to the specialized knowledge acquired at Yersin University and the dedicated support of the teachers, Bao Chau and her peers have been able to meet the job requirements in terms of language, knowledge, and skills.

In a conversation with us, Bao Chau also wanted to send a message to students: “Be proud to be a Yersin student and strive to accumulate knowledge to be truly confident in your abilities for your job and future plans – If we believe that tomorrow will be better, then today we can endure any hardship.”

Bao Chau writing a thank you letter to her Japanese teacher, Ms. Diem Ha, before going to Japan to work

The leader of the Yersin Architecture Traditional Festival – 2015

Wishing Bao Chau and the alumni of Yersin University, Da Lat, who are working in the land of the rising sun, much luck and passion, enthusiasm in their chosen path, and success in their careers.

Di Linh