This is the first time Nguyen Du Specialized High School has won the National First Prize in History.
As for Xuan An, this achievement helped her "change the color of medals" compared to her second prize in 11th grade.
When I received the results, I was with the teacher in charge of the team. The two teachers and students hugged each other and cried because of happiness. When I calmed down, I called to inform my mother immediately" - the female student recounted.
For Xuan An, this proud achievement is a special gift that she strives to give to her deceased father.
An recounted that her father was the biggest motivation for her to pursue History from the last years of secondary school to the present.
Whether I take the entrance exam to a specialized school or win prizes for excellent students are all my father's wishes before.
When entering the big exam just past, I also always tried and strived every day to be able to bring back high prizes so that my father in the afterlife would be proud of me" - An emotionally shared.
Nearly 7 km from the school, An often drives a motorbike (a type of motorbike with a cylinder capacity of less than 50cc) to go to school. During the peak period of review, the team's study schedule is dense both in the morning, afternoon and evening. Some days, female students have to travel back and forth 5-6 times between the house and the school to be on time for classes.
An recalled the last days of the year, the Central Highlands weather turned cold and strong winds, the hard travel made her easily sick and tired. Rest time between classes was also very short, only time to eat quickly and then go back to class. However, the female student never intended to give up.
I understand what I need and want, so I always try my best" - An said and said that when I am too tired, I often sit down to rest, remember the reason I started and the expectations of my family and teachers to regain my spirit.
Having won the second prize in 11th grade, An admitted that the pressure to maintain her achievements is not small, not to mention the goal of upgrading the award. To do this, the female student changed her review strategy compared to the previous year.
Instead of spending too much time relearning basic knowledge, this year An focuses all her efforts on application and problem-solving skills. She reuses the system of documents and in-depth questions accumulated from last year to make "capital", thereby expanding new issues.
I proactively asked the teachers to delve into knowledge. When doing the test, I determined the immutable principle that I am not allowed to be wrong in the questions and types of tests I have done before" - An said.
In addition to a dense study schedule with the team, An spends most of the evening self-taught. The night class for female students usually starts from 7 pm and lasts until 1-2 am the next morning to systematize knowledge during the day.
Her mother is a university lecturer, understanding the stressful nature of major exams, so she always creates the best conditions for her child. However, An still tries to maintain a stable lifestyle, taking advantage of helping her mother with housework in her spare time.
Exams for good students require very high self-awareness. Each person must find their own way to divide time and methods that are most suitable for themselves, not be stereotypical," she said.
Loving the educational environment and inspired by the dedication of the team teachers, An plans to apply for the Pedagogy major.
I want to become a teacher to continue to nurture and support future generations to bring in more national prizes for the province" - An expressed.
