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Knowmads Hanoi offers international, creative business education for teams of young Changemakers in Hanoi. We focus on personal development and entrepreneurship to help our students to make a positive difference in their world. Read their stories about their inspiring journey!
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GMC/T FACILITATORS GMC is quite famous truck brand but that is not what
we mean. The definition of GMC is a best facilitator team we ever know. They are passionate, enthusiasm, energetic, knowledgeable. They are warm hearted and brave.
Inspiring, funny, creative and talkative, aggressive and strict, Guus has been leading us all through a learning journey with many ass kicks and always with full of energy. He always raises people up with his passion and cool live attitude.
Generous and understanding, detail-oriented, nice and fun, Chris encourages our passions to become alive. He brings the feeling of calmness, curiosity and knowledge.
Artistic, caring and loving, Mer with her kind heart always comes to lead us embracing our fears and insecurities whenever we are scared and lost. She is emotional and honest, the more she expresses herself, the more we love her characteristics.
Trang is our IT witch and moments catcher with the down-to-earth passion about food and eating.
Without them, we would not have been bonded, linked and connected as much as we have now.
Table of contents
o About Knowmads
o Meet Team 4
o Precious Moments
o Individual Stories
About Knowmads Hanoi
Knowmads Hanoi is an alternative education platform designed to
teach its’ students how to teach themselves. Under the supervision
of a team of facilitators with a variety of skills and expertise,
Knowmads students seek to answer the most fundamental and
personal questions about who they are, what they want from life
and how to get there. Knowmads is more than just a school, It is a
community united by one important belief.
Real change starts with
yourself
Loud, Childish, Stumble, “Dangerous”, Insecure,Thoughtful, Kid, Distracted, Boy,
Artistic, Unique, Confident, Deep thinking, Brave, Caring, Positive, Calm, Warm hearted
Bossy, Hardcore, Knowledgeable, Stubborn,
Philosophy, Cute, Funny, Helpful, Sincere, Dictionary
Serious, Pretty, Confident, Strong, Cool, Professional, Smart, Brave, Courageous
Sexy, Wild, Moody,
Distracting, Handy, Social, Lovely, Lady, Pretty, Yuppie, Confusing
Pinkie, Nomadic, Exhausted, Words, Experience, Care-free, Alone, Funny, Dreamy, awkward, Wanderlust
Japanese, Grunge, Cool, Sweet, Mad, Quiet, Special, Comic, Style, Fantasy, Attractive, Smart, Artistic
Minion, Blue, Angel voice, Sweet, Tough, Princess, Cute, Talent, Drawl, Pure
Wise, Strict, Adviser, Lovely Grandmother, Caring, Open, Funny, Thoughtful, Encouraging, Innocent, Mysterious, Mature
Bright, Chicken dance , Wild, Laugh , Wild, Fun, Trustworthy, Straightforward, Cool, Honest, Beautiful, plain soul
Cool, Shine, Passion, Rocky, Nice, Smile, Lovely, Shy, Fun, Honest
Hugger, Pretty , Shy,
Cute, Emotional, Brave, Adventurous, Candy, Lovely, Hero, Wild
Cutie, Adorable, Shy, Hug Hater ,Perfectionist, Smile, Pure, Young, Interesting, Shy, Innocent, Beautiful, White, Rose
Pretty, Energy, Emotional, Smile, White, Pretty, Small,
Honest, Cute, Cool, Bright, Smart
Rabbit, Smart, Creative, Shy, Cute, Sweet, Charm, Panda, Lovely, Kind-hearted, Unassuming, Naïve
Graceful, Nice, Cold, Teacher,
Focus, Closed, Sweet, Attractive, Mild,
Precious moments
Quynh Guitarist
The story I told at the interview was about the card reading. It was said that there were 3 cups of tea in front of me that I could see, and another one behind without my awareness. I went to Knowmads to find out that cup of tea. But till the end, I realized that cup of tea is not any of my abilities or talents that need to be found out, but the willingness to learn through the lifetime, to accept challenges, not wonder too much but really take a hand to form ideas into action.
Huong the kid
The most precious moment
that I will always remember
about Knowmads and team
4 was the check in session
with the joke when we made
a hugging circle. At that
moment, I realized how
important this team and
Knowmads is to all of people.
Precious moments
Trang Pear
The moment this morning when we
all already become closer friends,
we draw our journey together. That
was the most beautiful picture I
have ever seen in my life, the
picture of all emotions, confusion,
trust, fear, love, excitement,
wildness, bonding. Wonderful smiles
on everyone faces lit up our
Knowmads family. Today is the day
that I feel the most happy
throughout the journey.
Ngan Do I have experiences many precious
moments at Knowmads when
someone cried, when we hugged
each other in a big circle, when I
felt so connected with others, when
we laughed together, when we
played games, when we had
breakthrough moments, when we
felt emotional, when we realized the
changes in ourselves through the
program and so much more. It's not
about the destinations, it's about the
journey we have been through
together.
Precious moments
Linh Cappu
Keep on going no matter how hard it is~
Starting with a black heart and cold mind,
I jumped into Knowmads knowing nothing
about what would come. However, I was
confident about one thing: I would
definitely meet many interesting and
inspiring people at Knowmads.
I love travelling, and joining Knowmads was
such a journey: a short-period journey that
was interesting and full of joy but also
difficult and challenging. Being presence
was a must, so I enjoyed the journey being
a traveler, not just a tourist.
Got interested in the first few weeks, then
got totally lost and confused during the rest.
But that’s the journey was about. There
were fun moments, and there were sad
ones. But all in all it was full of happiness.
Knowmads, eventually as what it’s called, is
mad, but in a good way.
Linh Cappu
Like a bird just escaping from its cage,
hesitating to flap its wings at the
beginning then flying freely up into the
blue sky. At Knowmads, I forget
everything and only "me" - myself exists in
this world.
Kim Dung
Precious moments
Each journey will teach you a lesson, and
the Knowmads journey gives me lots of it.
“Face the fear”, “just do it”,
“acceptance”, “gratitude”, “learning by
doing”, “invisible learning”, “third
spaces”… the list goes on. And when
you’re truly drowned into something, there
is no way out: eventually I am in love with
Knowmads.
So if at the first day I came to Knowmads, I
was a lonely – simple – balance girl, after
Knowmads I am still a lonely – simple –
balance girl, but being painted with many
different colors that I haven’t thought that
I have them in me. And this miracle comes
from the most precious thing I get from
Knowmads – neither lessons nor the project
– but FRIENDS.
Duong Do
Phuong
At Knowmads, I have experienced a lot
of wonderful things and gone through
a lot of ups and downs in term of
emotion. Looking at my own journey at
Knowmads, I am feeling so surprised
that I was able to learn a lot in such a
short time and how open-minded all
people are here... Knowmads is such a
perfect environment. I have made a lot
of special connection with many friends
and also gotten to know more about
myself while working on my personal
project - Real life comic. So Inspiring
and Wonderful journey!
Precious moments
Everytime I look at eyes, I see
the strong bond between you
and I. Around you, I feel the
power to do anything, to start
the engine-me, to create the
future, to change the world,
together...
Thang Dinh
Precious moments
I hate the JOKE but I love the moment
that I realize how much I care about
Knowmads our Team.
I love the moment that I feel free and
strongly believe in myself after Red
Paper clip challenge. I was sick and
headache and get very frustrated
about the topic of “money”. The
instructor of the challenge confused
me for the beginning but after
experience that, I was learning by
doing.
I love all the activities that everyone
can join and contribute to the value
of group. I love Magazine Challenge
and also Reflection Journey the most
because we are all do together,
create something together.
Hien Do
Precious moments
It was the paper clip
challenge. My team didn’t
win that time, but It was so
funny and nice when
Everyone tried to sell the
paperclip for the strangers.
That was the time I
understand how exhausted
to sell things and make
money on the street. The
team atmosphere was
awesome.
Giang Hana
Precious moments
Lan Huong
The moment I cherished the
most so far at Knowmads was
the check-out when we all sat
down and share our guts and
emotions. To me, it was the
most magical moment where
we were showing our true
colors, being honest and
talking about our visions. The
best thing is that we were all
deeply connected to each
others in a very human way.
I cried a lot when hear
someone have intention to quit.
The big circle of hugs made me
better but I couldn’t image
someone leave. We’re in a
team and each of us is a piece
of a puzzle. It can’t become a
beautiful picture if any piece
missing.
Giang Vu
Precious moments
Cormac My most precious moment
during the Knowmads course
was the first time we did
Authentic Relating. It is not
often where I experience
something that feels totally new
and totally life changing. It felt
like discovering a scientific
method to deal with things that
I have been struggling with for
a long time. The feeling of
community that was created in
such a short space of time was
truly remarkable
Traveling all around…
Finding the next life destination
Unexpected destination approach…
Processing and moving with doubts
Nevertheless arriving to the new land…
Generous welcoming yet challenging…
Loud sounds of traffic and music…
Confused moment on one evening…
Strangers all around every where turn…
Talking and non stop talking – no end
communications…
Meeting the best guy – Mr. Dude
Another beautiful community
approaching in life…
Strangers became friends
Another new challenging culture –
culture shock!
Meeting up with the team are full of
mysteries…. And stupid jokes
Excitement to the attention grabbing
early morning with the “Check – in”
Also the tiredness and frustration during
the “check-out”
What actually is the precious
moment…?
Just be there - every moment was
precious (confusion, awkwardness,
frustration…)
Cee Chada
Precious moments
The world that I always want to live in is the one which is always
peaceful
All people around the world are
equal
and we will all together focus
on dealing with our
natural problem.
Huong
Hien
I am the person who usually wears socks in class. I feel
cold in my feet all the times with air con but my heart is
always get warm when I am in class, do creative
things, learn new awesome things, know more cool
friends with other team members. The best thing is I
can see my self-reflection well, really had some time to
take a step back and connect all my stuff, find the link.
I would not make it without Team F and our Team 4. I
found the way to living by doing something I like. I
started with small steps and do not know if it going to
be success or big business yet but the thing I know for
sure that the real change starts with myself. It is not
important to the end of what can I do, all it matter is
how can I learn from that and how grow I am. I trust
the process and I trust myself.
Perfectionist Hug Hater Phuong
Perfectionist Hug Hater Phuong
The Big thing is about commitment Recently I've realized what I'm missing the most is not skills but the commitment to what I'm doing. The changing in my habits would change my life completely. Not to make a big thing, but make small things everyday. I commit to make 2 things I don't normally do everyday. I will let someone know these 2 tasks to keep track of me. Thanks to Trang's advise, I will write 3 pages of thoughts every morning even though it will not be make sense at first. I will not bring cell phone to the toilet (Chris' copywrite). First thing to do when I'm at work every morning: make tasks and finish them in priority order. Live independently in Vietnam is hard, especially with low income. Even though I'm struggling with financial crisis, I still believe in 3 things which I will not be regret when I spend money: education, parents, and charity.
Thang
Who I am?
A person who is quiet outside but
noisy inside.
Why do I join Knowmads?
My heart want me to step out my
comfort zone
How is my journey look like?
Curious + Shy + Don’t know what to
do with my passion -> Dare to
change -> Feeling sad + confused -
> Happy to change a small thing ->
Feeling down a gain ->Believe in
myself -> Lean in the difficulties
+having fun.
Giang Vu
What I’ve learnt so far?
If you don’t start with yourself first, you can’t solve your problems.
Yes, I came to Knowmads with a lot messy thoughts about my
idea. During the interview before Knowmads, I was quite
enthusiastic talking about my project but when Guus asked
some personal questions like: “What will you do when you are
feeling down? Who do you exactly want to become after
Knowmads finish? What skills do you want to learn from
Knowmads?...” I stucked. Shit, so embarrassing, I didn’t know
what to do and just wait for someone take my hand and lead
me.
After some weekens in Knowmads, I realized that I was too hurry
to achieve something and ignored my feeling. Why I have tried
to put myself into a tiny box? Just have fun and take an
adventurous journey. Don’t set the rules to limit myself.
Knowmads has provide me a good tool to deal with my ideas, to
bring it from paper to reality. Super exciteddddddddddddd!!!!!!!
Occupation: Translator
I can translate from Vietnamese to
English and vice versa (of course),
draw, make film, take photo, do
accounting and work as a pr
assistant.
I am a quiet troubled person who
loves animals and taking care of
them, humans, books (novels and
philosophy), arts, films, music,
photography, travelling, fashion,
innocence, nature and a lot more.
I always love to see everyone
being kind to each other so let’s be
kind and be mad!
Lan Huong
There was a girl who always
dreamed and had many
idea/plans in her mind but she
didn’t know what to do with all of
those thought. She has an office
job which everyone said its good
for a girl to work there. She speaks
a few languages but she doesn’t
know what to do with all of them.
It was once she thought its fine to
live with her stable life. But then,
she decided to break the ice. She
went to Knowmads. She wanted
to change. Change something
that she evendidn’t know. Just
need a change in her life, get out
of her comfort zone. She was
always lonely. People think shes a
dreamy.
Giang Hana
When she was in Knowmads, she found out that she is not
alone. She s surrounding by crazy and coolest people and it
makes her feel warm. That feeling she didn’t have such a long
time.And she knows she needs to move on with her projects, all
she needs its confidence and keep faith in her heart.
Being in Knowmads, It means:
Get crazy as you can and you re supporting to be crazy.
Be wild cause no one gonna judge you
Do anything you want cuz its possible
Luck comes to who is ready
Don’t wait, you re capable of doing it now.
Travel as much as you can.
Love yourself more.
And the most important: Real Change starts with yourself.
"For me, people are always the most important factor. I do things in life with people in mind." "When I just found the true values flowing throughout my body and soul, connecting the brain and heart, whenever I go, I am always aware of the things letting me go and lifting me up, always feel the contentment inside no matter what the world out there brings elation or tragedy" "The more stories I listened from dear friends at Knowmads, the more I admire them, the more I love them, the more I feel thankful about my lucky life, and the more I see my mind filled with treasures. Great people around are still living and coloring different immense worlds in my little life. I know I am a value. But without them, the separated me would be nothing."
Quynh
Individual profile: - "You start to be phenomenal by believing in yourself, it's all about you" - That's what I was told by a friend and what I have been telling people, but through the Knowmads journey I have actually realized how powerful it is to believe in yourself because real change starts with yourself. - "One starfish at a time, everything counts no matter how small it is" - I have created the habit of putting a little more effort every time I do something since I started my vegan journey a while ago. I have realized how small changes can lead to big results.
Ngan
- At the end of the day, what we human all
desire is just happiness. I love to give love and
being loved. I always have the strong wish for a
better world without war and violence, without
greed and jealousy where there is only love
and a world in which people accept each
others' differences.
Knowmads definition: A journey to your inner
self
Before I came to Knowmads, I was stuck with my past, my present and my future. Honestly, I came to Knowmads without hope. My past really destroy all the hope what I had. In the first time of life, there are no one told me that I can not do some thing. It’s always about what do I want to do, what do I like and how can I do that. I haven’t had a real hug for longtime until Knowmads. It make me realize that I had dream about future. Now, I am ready for anything which will come. I learned that “Trust in yourself with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding”
I trust in myself and what I gonna do. I am not sure that all the thing that I do are good. But in the end, It will have a good purpose behind that. That is the most important thing I get form this very little home.
In this home, I had to think, do even that I do not have any experient. Practise is the way we learn. You may have no lession after the first time, however when you do it the second time you will really understand what should you do. “If you never did the thing you shouldn’t do, you’ll never feel good about doing the thing you should” - Frank Underwood.
Pain party is the most interesting during Knowmads. We recognize that how close we are. It’s much more than friends. I really love our hugs, the moments when we lying down together, dance, sharing our story, look at other people eyes, ask the silly questions,etc.
Duong
Sometime, just enjoy the moment and watching you. That is my happiness ~_~ (I’m really jealous with Dude :”<)
About Knomads: Weird, crazy, fun, Knowledgeable, keep learning Profile: Thoughts I would like to be able to help people as much as I can. I can't tolerate to see people in pain and no one help them. Sometimes I get nervous to do it as well as people decode the message wrongly. I can’t just live to work and earn, anything that is just too business related and not able to be useful to others makes me sad. Peace makes me fly. Words Sight and touch. I see big nature, my heart trembling, I feel excited, I smell freedom, and it taste fun. Traveling with curiosity and doubt. Actions Meeting people, traveling, hide in nature, reading from comic to history, play sports, go diving, and get lost, a bit of singing and sometimes dancing
Cee
Cee
Habits Why not... if it is better for me, my life, and people around. Sounds interesting natural balance is the best. I would say to be strong, trusting to the idea and goal, love it and do it. Values Hmm not sure what to answer for this... explorer in some ways, kind, tough, calm, comforting, Considerate / cooking, baking, traveling, consulting, meditating, communicating, painting and so on. I can't force myself to do things that I don't feel right and that ended up problematic to me. Well might sound weird spirituality, angels, guidance help me to be where I am and where to be next. Destiny A place where everyone just consider each other as human, no race, no discrimination. Life where it is full of nature where we communicate with our heart, being logical but understandable. Life where magic is heard like how people using Apple brand. I want life where things are peaceful and people are honest and sincere. A place where you can fly, walk, swim, dance and people smile with pleasure and not sarcastic. A place where you see angels, fairies, God, or what so ever creatures it will be. And where eating isn't necessary because happiness is the food of our soul.
Trang Pear
Thoughts My big dream is to travel around the world, be an Ambassador of young people to contribute building the world. My passion is photography, I love to take photos of people I meet, places I visit. I am thinking to connect photography with social work. Photography can be a great weapon to promote social activities. Words I love to experience life, taste life essence. I guess this travelling the world help me learn more about myself to more appreciate what I have, how lucky I am, how I should support unlucky people. Actions When helping people, I feel happy and fulfilled. That motivates me to contribute more to the society. From time to time I organise charity trip, raise fund to donate to orphanage, Social centers. Habits I think I am courage enough to better myself, to develop me further. I have to break the normal routines, change my habits. I guess I need a partner to go with me, support me in this journey Values Loving people sincerely and happy to help people are my essence. I am honest with everyone and to myself. I enjoy every little things in life. I wish everyone understand themselves and understand how to value life, enjoy life. Destiny I want to live in a society where people are supportive, loving each other, no jealousy, no unhealthy competition. I want to train myself to understand and accept all people, be more generous, be more supportive and helpful to people.
Cormac
I fear for the path the Human race is on. We are in need of some sort of second enlightenment. We need to stop making the mistakes that we have already realised are mistakes. A new global consciousness needs to be created if we are to have a chance of repairing the immense damage we have done to ourselves and to the planet. I believe mass organisation is neccessary but only possible with a coherent analysis of the world that truly speaks to the reality of peoples lives around the world. A new narrative to describe our history and the bigger social, economic and cultural landscape that we all fit into. Reactionary politics of fear have to be subverted from below by a more effective, democratic movement. I am and always have been passionate about social justice and adamant in my conviction that global capitalism has robbed us of our ability to have real control over our own societies. We have taken a back seat to the interests of market forces, market forces which will continue to decimate human lives and the planet in the name of "growth". I believe a global consciousness is beginning to take shape. It has yet to be fully described or understood but the signs of its existence are numerous. I want to identify how I can be most useful in the cause of designing a plausible alternative to the bleak future offered by neo liberal capitalism.
Linh Cappu
Individual things
From deep inside each people is the incredible ability to understand. Don't waste that talent and become nonchalance. Feel the power run in your blood and you will find the strong, lively connection among us all.
In my ideal worlds, people and everything don't have physical appearance. We are just souls wandering around the universe. We communicate with each other with under- standing and consciousness. We can see each other clearly and accept others with their true nature. We become pure, sincere and free. Since we are souls, we can travel as far and as long as we want. So we can see different worlds, meet different souls and accumulate knowledge as much as we want. It's the fantasy of the world with absolute freedom and no boundaries.
Kim Dung
What is my passion?" I haven't got my answer yet but I know that I am ready and happy with the process of figuring it out. "Real change starts with yourself"
Dung Tran
“Luck comes when you are ready. Luck always favors for those who are well-prepared.” There also came another valuable thought like “You are only a failure if you don’t learn some lessons from your failure and stop trying.” “There was also a lesson of giving up on what people had tried hard enough.” “For the new thing, the first time is always suck, but it gets well for the next times.” “What I know and what I don’t know are pretty much the same. But there is a huge amount of I don’t know what I don’t know. If people change the process way of thinking as they make it happen first, everything will fall into the right place at the right time.” At this point, I start to doubt the knowing-things me. I am thinking whether the knowing-things me really protect me or actually prevent me from taking action. I came to Knowmads with a clear idea in mind that I am looking for something new but actually, most of the time I’ve resisted to Knowmads. Why do I act that way? Is there any fear or resistance? Why are they? I guess I should spend more time to look back and reflect on it….
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