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Shadow on Red Wall

MY CHRONICAL

THE PATH TO HISTORY

For me, every step and milestone in life is a moment to pause, give thanks, and look back on what has shaped me - on the past, where both success and peace find their roots. Perhaps that is why I have always been drawn to history: the way it preserves memories, traces of humanity, and the values that quietly build our present. My love for history began early, through stories of those who changed the fate of nations and the world. That passion inspired me to work hard and surpass many other students to earn a place in the History major at Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted,  a place where I could nurture this love with both discipline and depth.

Studying History has trained me to think critically, connect ideas, and perceive events through multiple lenses. From ancient Vietnam under feudal dynasties to the revolutions of Europe, I have learned to see how different societies pursue freedom and meaning. My dedication to this subject has also been recognized through several achievements, including the Second Prize at the 18th Hanoi Creativity Contest for Youth and Children in 2023 and the Consolation Prize in History at the Provincial Excellent Student Contest in 2022. To me, these awards are not only recognition, but reminders of how curiosity and persistence can transform learning into purpose.

Among the countless figures I have studied, the images of Hai Ba Trung and Nguyen Phi Y Lan remain my greatest sources of inspiration. Hai Ba Trung taught me about determination and self-mastery - two women who dared to rise in a time when voices of women were seldom heard, to defend their people and their dignity. From them, I learned that true strength is born from conviction and courage.

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Nguyen Phi Y Lan, on the other hand, revealed to me the power of intellect and compassion in leadership. Despite the constraints of her time, she used wisdom and foresight to guide and contribute to the nation’s stability. Learning about her made me realize that power does not lie merely in authority, but in understanding, empathy, and the ability to lead through care.

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The more I study, the more I yearn to listen to the stories of women forgotten by time. They are not passive witnesses but creators of history in their own right. I believe this search will continue for a long time, because history still holds countless untold voices waiting to be heard. Wherever life takes me, whatever I study or pursue, history will remain my compass, reminding me to reflect, to empathize, and to honor the values that shape who I am.

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