Nguyen Thai Thanh Tuyen - innovative thinking is the key to success in Germany

The journey to realize the dream in Germany of a girl from Tra Vinh

Coming from a rural area of Tra Vinh province, Nguyen Thai Thanh Tuyen boldly chose to study the Restaurant - Hotel industry in Germany with the desire to build a solid career in Europe. 

Leaders of Tra Vinh province and SHD company visited Thai Thi Thanh Tuyen and former students in Germany

SHD Academy is where Tuyen placed her trust to support her on this journey. On January 26, 2021, Thanh Tuyen officially received a visa to study vocational training in Germany, marking a major turning point in her life.

Despite facing confusion and challenges when studying and working in a foreign country, Tuyen has constantly strived to integrate into the new life. After more than three years of living in Germany, Tuyen graduated with honors in the Hotel and Restaurant industry, has a stable career and has become an inspirational role model for many young people who are dreaming of studying vocational training in Germany.

> Reference: Detailed information about the German vocational study abroad program 2025

The Journey Back to SHD – Sharing the Secret to Success

On March 31, 2024, Thanh Tuyen had an emotional meeting at SHD Academy, the place that helped her lay the first bricks for her journey to Germany. During the meeting, Tuyen shared about her journey to conquer her dream in Germany and strongly inspired young people with the same passion.

When asked about the motivation that helped her confidently pursue her German dream, Tuyen confided: “Innovative thinking plays a very important role in the process of conquering my dream in Germany. It helps me look at problems from many different perspectives and create creative solutions to overcome difficulties. Besides, the attention and encouragement from the leaders of Tra Vinh province and SHD company has helped me be more confident in the path I have chosen, and strive to study and work in Germany.”

Phung Tuan Loc and Nguyen Thai Thanh Tuyen in the Discussion at SHD Academy

In particular, Tuyen shared that her biggest dream is to open a Vietnamese restaurant in Germany. After many years of experience in the service industry, Tuyen realized the potential of Vietnamese cuisine in Europe and wanted to build a space imbued with the homeland, where people living far away from home can find familiar flavors, and at the same time introduce Vietnamese cuisine to international friends.

The secret to success from Thanh Tuyen

• Always be willing to learn and change your thinking
• Integrate but do not dissolve – Preserve identity, absorb the quintessence
• Persistent, disciplined and not afraid of challenges
• Always seek support from schools, companies and international student communities

SHD Academy – Accompanying you on your journey to conquer Germany

Looking back at Nguyen Thai Thanh Tuyen's journey, we believe even more that, as long as we dare to think and dare to do, all limits can be overcome. SHD Academy is proud to be a solid launching pad for young people who aspire to reach far and assert themselves in Germany.