[Online Event]
STUDY ABROAD || THE MAGICAL DOOR - HARVARD THE DREAM COMES TRUE
The Writeria is pleased to introduce a special online seminar featuring the speaker Thich Tam Tien - a young monk renowned for his humorous and profound preaching style on the path of learning, life, and various meaningful aspects, attracting thousands of attendees each sermon, especially touching the hearts of the Gen Z generation.
Notable Achievements:
- Currently a Doctoral Candidate at Boston University in Transformational Leadership.
- Graduated with a Master of Divinity from Harvard University with a full scholarship covering tuition and living expenses for all three years.
- Awarded a 50% scholarship for a master's degree at Yale University in the U.S.
- Chairman of Zen Therapeutics Academy.
The Journey:
- Following a spiritual path since the age of 15, Thay Thich Tam Tien studied elementary and intermediate Buddhist studies in Vietnam, then earned a bachelor's degree in Thailand before studying for a master's degree in the United States. To secure admission to the two most prestigious universities in the world, Thay shared that he meticulously prepared his application with his bachelor's and master's transcripts, recommendation letters from professors, GRE and IELTS scores, and especially a purpose statement, which set him apart from other applicants in winning a full scholarship.
- Thay expressed his desire to share his experiences in studying psychology, religion, and leadership skills with students.
Program Agenda:
- Inspirational Story from Thay:
- The journey from practicing at Hoang Phap Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh City) to two of the world's top universities.
- Profound lessons learned in preparing applications and excelling in GRE and IELTS exams.
- Experience Sharing:
- Preparing Study Abroad Applications: When to start and tips for creating outstanding applications.
- Writing Scholarship Essays: How to make a strong impression on the selection committee?
- Revealing memorable experiences while studying in the U.S.: Challenges faced and ways to overcome them in academics and daily life.
- Interactive Q&A Session:
- Is it advisable to pursue a Master's degree immediately after completing a Bachelor's degree?
- Is a mentor truly essential in academics and career development?