Ha Phuc Khanh – The Versatile Student Leader and the Journey of “Pressure Builds Character”

On the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (03/26/1931 - 03/26/2026), let meet Ha Phuc Khanh – Class Secretary of Automotive Class 4 - K19, and Vice President of the Student Association of Hanoi University of Industry. He is a shining example of students of SMAE at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE), Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI): academically excellent, professionally skilled, and wholeheartedly dedicated to Youth Union and Student Association activities.

Choosing to pursue Automotive Engineering Technology out of a passion for technology cultivated during his secondary school years, Ha Phuc Khanh found in the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) at HaUI an ideal environment in which to realize his aspirations. For Khanh, SMAE is not merely a place for rigorous technical training, but also a rich experiential space where students are developed through hands-on practice, laboratory work, and vibrant student activities.

The most compelling testament to this is the University-level " Student with Five Good Merits " title and the partial scholarship that Khanh has attained. To Khanh, the " Five Good Merits " (Good Ethics, Good Academic Performance, Good Physical Fitness, Good Volunteering, and Good Social Integration) is not merely a reward, but a benchmark of his relentless commitment to self-improvement each day.

Portrait of young student leader Ha Phuc Khanh on the campus of Hanoi University of Industry

Shouldering multiple responsibilities simultaneously as: Class Secretary, Executive Committee Member of the SMAE Student Association of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE), and Vice President of the Student Association of Hanoi University of Industry, Ha Phuc Khanh consistently present with a positive and proactive energy. As Khanh shares: "My greatest motivation is the desire to make a small contribution to the student movements and to create meaningful activities for my fellow students at the university. It is when I see collective programmes generating genuine value for the community and society that I feel a deep sense of purpose."

Ha Phuc Khanh (4th from the right) elected by acclamation as Vice President of the Student Association of Hanoi University of Industry

The Young Leader’s Footprints Etched Along Volunteer Pathways:

Green Summer in Lang Son Province: Organizing support activities for children in highland areas, bringing knowledge and joy to remote communities.

Campaign A80: Actively participating in community support programmes and on-site volunteer activities.

Phuc Khanh (2nd from the right) and the student group during the Green Summer volunteer programme in Lang Son Province

Khanh and the student delegation actively participating in Campaign A80 at community support sites

Many people often wonder how an engineering student can simultaneously maintain academic studies and scientific research while actively engaging in Youth Union and Student Association activities. For Khanh, the answer lies in a single word: Planning.

Khanh habitually constructs detailed weekly and semester schedules, prioritizing the completion of academic obligations before allocating time to extracurricular activities. It is precisely the logical mindset of a future engineer that has enabled Khanh to manage his time efficiently, transforming work pressure into a driving force for personal development. "Pressure builds character; action produces results" – This is the guiding principle that helps Ha Phuc Khanh get through the busiest periods of his tenure.

Representing the generation of students from the SMAE, Ha Phuc Khanh (third from the left), along with a group of students extend their congratulations to the lecturers on the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20)

Khanh asserts that Youth Union and Student Association activities are by no means separate from technical expertise. Here, Khanh develops skills in work organization, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. “Technical competence and interpersonal skills must always go hand in hand. The experiences gained through the Student Association have better prepared me for a professional working environment in the future,” Khanh emphasizes.

Ha Phuc Khanh at the 2024–2025 Academic Year Youth Union, Student Association, and Youth Movement Work Closing Ceremony

For the members of Automotive Class 4-K19, Khanh is not merely a Class Secretary but also a senior figure and companion. With Khanh’s enthusiasm, the class has always maintained a strong spirit of unity, progressed together in academic performance, and served as a pioneering collective in all movements of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and the University.

In the lead-up to the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Ha Phuc Khanh, together with members of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Youth Union and the Student Association, is actively preparing a range of academic competitions and meaningful exchange programmes.

Ha Phuc Khanh has been and continues to write radiant pages of youth beneath the roof of the SMAE, HaUI, driven by his own initiative and creativity. Looking at young leaders like Khanh, we we gain more confidence in a generation of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering students: Dare to think big, dare to act, and dare to commit. Those future bachelors and engineers are actively contributing their youthful energy to the community and society, affirming the position of HaUI students in the era of integration. Wishing Khanh and all Youth Union members and young people of the SMAE continued strength to keep the flame of enthusiasm burning, together creating brilliant milestones to celebrate the 95th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union!

*SOME PHOTOS OF HA PHUC KHANH IN ACTIVITIES AT THE SMAE AND THE HaUI’s YOUTH UNION AND STUDENT ASSOCIATION MOVEMENTS: