On June 25, at 3 Quang Trung, the Specialists' Community Action and Leadership Exchange (SCALE X) program officially came to a close with a Closing Ceremony and Project Presentations, marking a memorable milestone filled with emotions and pride from students from both Vietnam and Singapore.
20 students from Republic Polytechnic (Singapore) travel to Vietnam to participate in SCALE X 2025.
Held from June 16 to 25, 2025, SCALE X 2025 aimed to:
• Develop leadership skills for Vietnamese and Singaporean students
• Strengthen cultural understanding among ASEAN countries
• Promote the spirit of community action
Students from both nations who participated in the SCALE X 2025 program at the closing ceremony
This event was Phase 2 of the program, following the success of Phase 1 in Singapore, where 20 outstanding students from DTU received scholarships to join the exchange program. In this phase, 20 students from Republic Polytechnic traveled to Vietnam, creating a complete and meaningful exchange program.
Representatives from DTU and Republic Polytechnic award certificates of participation to the students
With the theme “Raising awareness of mental health among students,” this year's program featured a range of practical and hands-on activities:
- Attending in-depth workshops on the mental health of Vietnamese students
- Conducting community surveys and developing projects to raise mental health awareness
- Visiting Danang Rehabilitation Hospital, where autism patients are cared for
- Experiencing the culture at prominent destinations in Danang: Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town.
At the closing ceremony, 20 students, divided into 5 groups, gave impassioned presentations of their community projects with high applicability, aiming to promote mental health awareness, encourage positive living, and foster emotional resilience.
Students present their projects on “Raising awareness of mental health among students”
Dr. Le Nguyen Tue Hang, DTU’s Vice-President, shared: "Last year, we were together at Republic Polytechnic in Singapore to begin the first phase. And today, we see the beautiful results of that journey here in Vietnam. As an educator, I believe that success is not only measured by grades or exam results. The greatest reward for an educator is seeing students step confidently into the world, with their pride and unique resilience."
Dr. Le Nguyen Tue Hang emphasized that soft skills - though not reflected on transcripts - are what make the difference. Through SCALE X, students from both countries not only learned and developed various skills but also matured significantly in their awareness and actions.
She also expressed her hopes, saying: "The clear outcome of this program is the image of confident, passionate young people, ready to share their stories and perspectives with the community. I hope that when they leave this room, each student will carry with them a clear sense of direction - like a light to guide their way after graduation."
Ms. Shahida Ariff, Representative of Republic Polytechnic, expresses her gratitude to DTU
Students from both countries share memorable moments of interaction and learning at SCALE X 2025
SCALE X 2025 is more than just a student exchange program; it also sows the seeds of leadership and community spirit. Although the journey may come to an end, the values of the program will continue to guide students on their path of learning, growth, and contributions.
(Media Center)