From Pakse to Hungary – Lithsavanh Douangphoumy’s Courageous Journey
Liz is enjoying her time in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2022, Lithsavanh Douangphoumy, a determined young woman from Pakse, Champasak Province in the south of Laos, took a bold step toward her dreams by joining our “From a Scholarship Hunter to a Scholarship Awardee”program.
Even though our sessions were conducted online, and despite facing frequent internet connection challenges, Lithsavanh remained deeply committed to learning. Her persistence and hunger for growth were undeniable. She showed up, stayed engaged, and poured her heart into the journey.
When she first joined the program, she didn’t receive a scholarship. But she didn’t let that stop her. Instead, she used everything she had learned to try again. She felt more prepared, more confident, and more capable of seizing future opportunities.
“After completing the course, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of myself and learned how to shift my mindset and attitude to move closer to my goals.”.
Her ability to set clear goals—starting with yearly objectives and breaking them into daily actions—helped her grow in discipline and determination. She found her voice, embraced her courage, and began overcoming long-held self-esteem challenges.
“I’ve also gained confidence in expressing my opinions and developed the courage to take decisive action.”
Finally, we met in person in the South of Laos and shared our generosity by donating basic household materials and medicine to the student monk.
I still remember those intense but meaningful nights when we worked together on her scholarship application. For three consecutive nights, we reviewed and revised her form back and forth until midnight. The night before the deadline, the website crashed due to a surge in applications. In that moment, Lithsavanh felt discouraged, thinking she might not be able to submit it in time.
But she wasn’t alone—her classmates and I rallied behind her. We encouraged her to try again. And with her signature resilience, she woke up early and successfully submitted the form.
That moment became a powerful symbol of her determination. And just one year later, her hard work paid off—Lithsavanh received a scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree in Hungary! 🇭🇺
Before the program, she wasn’t sure she had what it took to study abroad. But today, she stands proud—excited for what’s ahead and proud of what she’s already accomplished.
“The course provides valuable knowledge across various areas, including applying for scholarships, conducting research, and writing compelling application essays. I appreciated the thorough knowledge-sharing approach and attention to detail in each lesson. The course materials are well-designed, offering practical insights that can be easily applied to real-life scenarios.”
I am so proud of Lithsavanh and deeply grateful to witness her journey. From self-doubt to self-belief, from internet challenges to international opportunities—her story is one of resilience, courage, and growth.
Liz is enjoying her time in Budapest, Hungary.
Her journey reminds us all that success isn't always easy or immediate, but with support, perseverance, and belief, dreams really do come true.
Congratulations, Lithsavanh—you are an inspiration to us all. Keep rising! 🌷✨