My full name is Ha Ngan Hoang Beavers. I was born on October 17, 1995, in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. I spent the first two decades of my life in Vietnam. In May 2013, I graduated from high school and successfully passed Vietnam’s National University Entrance Examination, which led me to the National Economics University, recognized among the top five economics universities in the country. In 2016, I chose to further my education in the United States and was awarded a $90,000 international scholarship to study Global Business at Columbia College in South Carolina. However, after a semester, I transferred to Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, Missouri, seeking a larger, more diverse academic environment, where I also secured a scholarship.
Unfortunately, three months into my studies at MSU, the administration informed me that my 67 credits from Vietnam were non-transferable. This was a significant setback, as they perhaps presumed that I had the financial resilience typical of international students to start over. This wasn’t the case. Despite this challenge, I shifted my focus to Digital Film and Television Production, diverging from economics to explore my passion for film, leveraging my previous experience as a short-film director in Vietnam.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in May 2020 amid the Covid pandemic, much to the relief of my parents, who were understandably anxious about my prolonged educational journey. In 2023, I earned my Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing.
Beyond academics, I am a devoted cat lover and an enthusiastic foodie—I enjoy cooking and often receive compliments on my culinary skills, though I sometimes wonder if my friends are just being polite. I’m also passionate about traveling, automotive mechanics, and shooting sports, with a particular knack for videography and photography. Though not strictly artistic, I apply these skills to business and marketing objectives, such as visual content creation and commercial production.
Looking ahead, I aim to pursue a career in marketing and digital content creation. I see myself thriving in a leadership role, guiding collaborative efforts and innovative projects.
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