Tran Thu Yin: A 7-year-old Chinese prodigy entered high school, 12 years old studied medicine, 20 "disappeared" again

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At the age of 20, while many of her peers have just graduated from university, Tran Thu Am has completed her undergraduate program in medicine, is pursuing postgraduate studies and participating in in-depth research projects on cancer treatment.

But the journey to reach that milestone is not only encapsulated in the two words "prodigy", but also a long journey of self-study, effort, stoicism and choosing to live quietly in the midst of fame that she can completely grasp.

7 years old to enter high school, 9 years old to take the high school exam

Tran Thu Am was born in 2005, in a family with no special academic tradition. Her parents are both ordinary office workers. But from a very young age, Shu Yin has shown special signs of a child with outstanding intelligence.

From the age of 5, instead of watching cartoons like many of her peers, Thu Am liked to listen to her parents read books and explore for herself what she thought was "stimulating the mind". Her curiosity did not stop at children's books, but also spread to more complex materials on science, mathematics and literature.

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When entering grade 1, Thu Yin quickly felt dissatisfied with the learning speed of the high school program. After two years of elementary school, she proposed to her parents and teachers the exam to pass the level to enter high school directly. In 2012, at the age of 7, Thu Yin passed the entrance exam of Tram Giang High School No. 2 - one of the key schools in the locality - and officially entered grade 6.

However, school life is not completely paved with roses with child "prodigies". In the first exam in high school, Thu Yin only ranked about 300 in the whole school - a result that surprised many classmates and began to doubt her true ability. Some even let go of criticism. But instead of resisting or collapsing, Thu Yin quietly made a study plan, supplemented the missing knowledge and gradually improved her position in the rankings.

By the end of grade 6 exam, she was in the top 50 best students in the school. Two years later, when she was only 9 years old, Thu Yin continued to pass the exam to enter high school and reached 13th place in the city. She was accepted into the elective class of Tran Giang High School No. 2 - which is only for the best students in the region.

At the age of 12, he entered university, becoming a national phenomenon

In 2017, at the age of 12, Tran Thu Yin became a feverish name in all Chinese newspapers when she passed the Faculty of Medicine - Zhejiang University with a score of 620, 135 points higher than the first-class standard pass. On the first day of college, many students thought she was the sister or child of a visiting lecturer, until they saw her enter the dormitory as a ... roommates.

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Thu Yin's university exam achievement is considered a miracle. Not only because she is only 12 years old, but also because the Faculty of Medicine - Zhejiang University is one of the disciplines with the highest entrance score in the country. The appearance of Shu Yin is called a rare "genius phenomenon", and her name is constantly mentioned in the media.

But contrary to expectations that she would participate in interviews, appear in public or become a celebrity, Thu Yin chose to "disappear" from the media.

Choosing to study in silence, rejecting fame

Since entering university, Tran Thu Am and her family have almost cut off contact with the press. She does not publicize her social media accounts, does not accept interview invitations, does not appear in any TV shows. All information about her gradually became rare, although there were still many people who silently followed the learning journey of this special girl.

According to some teachers, Thu Yin's parents have never put pressure on their children's achievements. On the contrary, they are also worried that she will lose her childhood because she studied too early. However, Thu Yin always affirmed that she studied because of her passion, curiosity to explore knowledge, and especially to realize her dream of becoming a doctor since childhood.

"I don't have any special learning secrets. I only complete the assigned tasks, ask questions when I don't understand and take advantage of learning when I have time," Thu Yin once shared in a rare speech in front of the class.

Although she was very young when she entered the university environment, Thu Yin was not negligent. She quickly adapted to the intensity of her studies and heavy specialized subjects such as physiology, anatomy, and pharmacology. Outside of class, she also actively participates in research projects of professors in the university.

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At the age of 20, he studied for a master's degree, oriented cancer treatment research

In 2023, at the age of 18, Chen Shuyin graduated from Zhejiang University after 6 years of studying medicine.

Her current direction is to conduct intensive research on cancer treatments. According to the instructors, Thu Yin is a student with sharp analytical thinking, good knowledge synthesis ability and especially modest. She is not interested in reputation or high academic position, but always focuses on research to create practical value.

"I don't want people to think I'm special. I want to live, study and work like a normal person, but useful for the community," a friend once narrated Thu Yin's sharing.

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Unlike other "prodigies" who may be overshadowed by the aura, Tran Thu Am has never shown signs of chasing achievements. She declined all invitations to be an honorary guest, an education ambassador or a prestigious commercialization project.

A rare option in fetish societies that succeeds early

It is not easy for a prodigy like Tran Thu Am to choose to live in hiding in the age of social networks and the public's admiration. Because many other "prodigies" have fallen because they were pushed too high by the media, or were expected too much, leading to psychological crises.

But for Shu Yin, the aura never seemed to be the goal. She pursues knowledge as a natural way of life, not colorful, unobtrusive.

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Currently, although she no longer appears in the Chinese media, Chen Shuyin is still considered a symbol of humility, perseverance and self-control in learning. Her story is not only an example of outstanding intellect, but also a testament to how true success does not come from fame, but from the ability to hold fast to one's ideals and take control of one's life.

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