The early July shower made the atmosphere in a worker's boarding house in Lang Son cooler. The dinner of Mr. Hoang and Ms. Thuy's family was filled with laughter.
The eldest son named Tuan just announced that he achieved 27.5 points in block A in the recent graduation exam, some proud points are enough for him to confidently apply to his dream university.
Neighbors and colleagues passing by also stopped by to share the joy. Looking at her radiant son, Ms. Thuy's eyes sparkled with happiness.
Attached to the workshop for more than ten years, the saved worker's salary is only enough to make ends meet, the greatest comfort for them is their children's obedity and studious spirit.
In the evening, when the house was empty, the small family gathered together again. Tuan opened his phone, carefully pointing out to his parents the notice about the expected tuition fee of the school.
The eighteen-year-old student clearly understood that the amount of twenty-something million VND paid at the beginning of the school year was equal to several months of salary saved by his parents combined.
Looking at his child's mature eyes mixed with a bit of worry, Mr. Hoang patted Tuan's shoulder, smiling steadfastly: "You just be determined to study. Parents, although hardworking, working hard from dawn to dusk, have never felt miserable, because the greatest asset of parents is you. As long as you have willpower, at any cost, parents will be able to take you to school.
What makes Mr. Hoang and Ms. Thuy most proud is not only the scores, but also Tuan's maturity. Not letting his parents silently bear the pressure, he proactively learned about policies to support new students before giving the tuition fee table to his family to see.
I have already asked my seniors, Mom. My school registered to have a scholarship fund for excellent freshmen and support for students in difficult circumstances. I will apply for a scholarship.
Moreover, our country has a program for students to borrow capital through the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies with very low interest rates, and quick procedures. Children going to school on the street will take advantage of working part-time, surely they will not let their parents bear the burden," Tuan said confidently.
Listening to her son's clear calculations, the wrinkles on Ms. Thuy's forehead relaxed.
She remembered the advice of grassroots Trade Union officials at the factory last week, that the Trade Union organization always has gifts to support schools and preferential capital funds to support poor workers whose children achieve high academic achievements.
Those are the solid supports so that her family does not bewildered before the threshold of her child's university.
