Hello everyone! My name is Do Nguyen Minh Quan, and I am currently a third-year undergraduate student at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Vietnam. It is an honor to share my story with the Sakura Science Club (SSC) community!

My major is telecommunications, with a specific research focus on RF (Radio Frequency) and telecommunication systems. I have always been fascinated by how we can connect the world through invisible waves. My "big dream" is to become a microwave engineer and contribute to the aerospace industry. I hope to one day create a satellite and see it launched into the sky! This dream drives me to study hard every day, and my experience in Japan has only fueled this passion further.

My journey with the Sakura Science Program (SSP) began when my university launched an exchange program with Gunma University. It was a very intimate and special group - just three undergraduate students and one master's student joined from my school. We also had the wonderful opportunity to participate alongside students from Thailand.

The program was incredibly fun and eye-opening. Not only did I gain valuable technical knowledge and experience in Japanese laboratories, but I also fell in love with the culture - and especially the delicious food! That short time in Japan changed my mindset completely. It gave me a global perspective and a clear goal: I am now seriously considering returning to Japan to pursue my master's degree in the future.

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Sakura Science Club Vietnam (SSCV) alumni meeting held in Hanoi on May 31, 2025. The atmosphere at Hanoi was absolutely electric! With the theme "Seeds of Knowledge and Blossoms of Innovation," the vibe was so warm and happy.

It was a memorable day filled with laughter and connection. We played ice-breaking games like "Sakura Science Memory Flash," where we shared words that described our SSP experiences—words like "Happy," "Memorable," and "Friendship" echoed throughout the room.

Seeing so many alumni succeeding in their fields and keeping their connection to Japan alive was truly inspiring. It reminded me that SSP is not just a one-time trip; it is a lifelong community. I am proud to be a part of this family and look forward to our future together—perhaps meeting some of you as a master's student in Japan one day!