About Me

Hello everyone! My name is Vu Truc Quynh, and I am a second-year Master's student at Hiroshima University. Throughout my life, I have always challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone. Through these experiences, I have discovered that one of the most effective ways to learn anything is by simply doing it.

Overcoming Shyness

Shyness often stems from a fear of making mistakes, and it is one of the strongest barriers preventing us from stepping out of our comfort zones. If you want to study something new or improve your skills in English, the first step is simply to start practicing: open your heart to interact with foreign friends, join an English club, or simply have casual conversations in English with your peers.

Try Something New Every Day

Experiencing something new every day, or approaching a familiar problem from a new perspective, will refresh your mind and broaden your perspective. This practice helps  opens doors to unexpected opportunities.

My Personal Learning Journey

When I was in 12th grade, I took my first step beyond my hometown and moved to Ho Chi Minh City to attend university. After completing my undergraduate degree, I pursued my studies further by coming to Japan for a Master's program at Hiroshima University.

Here, I try to learn Japanese, and I discovered that the best way to memorize new words was to practice them with my Japanese friends in my sports club. I frequently made mistakes, but my friends were very kind and patient in helping me correct my pronunciation and grammar. Their encouragement showed me that vulnerability and effort are far more valuable than perfection.

What I Learned

Through these accumulated experiences, I realized that stepping out of my comfort zone can start with small steps: drink new coffee tastes, visiting new places, or learning new skills. Mistakes will always happen, but you will come to realize that making mistakes is a part of how real learning happens: through action, making mistakes, reflection, and continuous practice.