Well, I think sometimes people spend their whole life earning money and fame(danh tiếng). No doubt, money is necessary for living but it is not the thing that is the biggest achievement according to me. So far, my most fulfilled achievement is overcoming cut throat competition to receive the fully funded(được tài trợ toàn diện) scholarship to study in the US for a semester I recently received.

 (Why you set this goal)

Studying abroad has always been one of my biggest ambitions(tham vọng) and if I can achieve this, I will be able to get access to a more advanced education, which is a golden opportunity(cơ hội vàng, cơ hội tuyệt vời) for personal development. 

Studying in a foreign country is not merely a change of location but also of language, culture, and perspective, which is likely to have a profound(rất lớn) impact on one’s identity and future. Indeed, studying abroad can be a life changing experience for students, allowing for tremendous academic, professional, and personal growth.

(Whether it was difficult to achieve this goal)

Of course, it is very challenging and cumbersome(nhọn nhằn, khó khăn) to receive a foreign scholarship. Applying to a foreign university is a lengthy procedure, which not only requires an excellent academic performance, but also your active participation(sự tham gia) in extracurricular(hoạt động ngoại khóa) activities.

 Besides, the intense level of competition(mức độ cạnh tranh) is unavoidable, as there are numerous potential(tiềm năng) and competent(có năng lực, trình độ) applicants. Besides, for my family’s financial situation, money for education was always to much of a privilege. But I always study with perseverance(sự kiên trì,bền bỉ), believing that knowledge would serve me well regardless(bất kể) of my surroundings.

(And explain how you felt about achieving this goal)

Well, this achievement means a lot to me because it not only fulfills my long-held dream(giấc mơ ấp ủ từ lâu) of studying abroad, but also reaffirms the faith(khẳng định niềm tin) that hard work does get recognized and appreciated. This allows me the chance to get access to a network of like-minded(cùng chí hướng), hardworking, and dedicated peers. 

I believe that I am fully equipped (trang bị) to overcome all the obstacles(trở ngại) that may arise during my time abroad. I am confident that the experience not only can help me advance in my academic and career development but also widen my perspective of the world and of myself.