Carrying many worries
For Le Minh Phuong - a final year student majoring in Journalism, pressure came continuously in the last months of her student life. Not one, but many worries piled up, from job search pressure to doubts about her own abilities.
Faced with many changes in the field she pursues, when recruitment requirements for each candidate are increasingly high and more multitasking, Phuong is not sure she can meet them in time.
The rush of time, female students both doing theses and internships, doing other jobs to earn extra income, racing with certificates has made Phuong no longer have time to take care of her health.
If Minh Phuong has specific concerns about the profession and ability, then for Hoang Vu Truc Anh - a final year student majoring in E-commerce, the pressure comes from the vagueness that is difficult to name. Looking at friends who have stable jobs, Truc Anh feels uneasy when she has not yet determined a clear career direction.
The closer to graduation day, the more worried I become. Both nervous and stressed, but I also don't know exactly what I am most worried about" - Truc Anh shared.
That ambiguity is not noisy, but prolonged, causing many students to fall into a state of stress. They are not lacking effort, but lacking a clear support to orient.
When expectations are greater than adaptability
According to Dr. Tran Thi Hong Thu (Hong Thu Psychological Counseling Office), what students are experiencing is a typical manifestation of a transitional period. This is not a personal issue but is common.
Any transition period creates pressure. Many people are not prepared to cope, so they easily fall into a state of disorientation" - a psychologist commented.
It is worth mentioning that pressure comes not only from outside, but also from each person's own expectations. When expectations are greater than adaptability, a feeling of failure will appear, leading to anxiety and exhaustion.
According to experts, instead of trying to do everything well at the same time, students need to learn to balance according to the "3 pillars" principle: Learning, career preparation and mental health. In which, learning is no longer a score, but a problem-solving ability, focusing on application skills. Career preparation is not just about applying for a job, but understanding the market and accumulating experience early. No less important is the spiritual pillar.
Dr. Tran Thi Hong Thu emphasized: "If mental health is ignored, the remaining two pillars will soon collapse.
Instead of avoiding pressure, students need to face it proactively. Start with small things like naming emotions, breaking down goals and completing each part. When major tasks are divided, the feeling of overload will decrease. Each small step forward will help strengthen the already shaky self-confidence.
From a professional perspective, many lecturers believe that students need to soon identify career goals and strive from the time they are still in school.
To adapt well in the context of artificial intelligence deeply influencing all fields, students are recommended to improve foundational skills such as critical thinking, self-learning ability and working with technology.
In addition, foreign language skills, data analysis and proactive adaptation also become important factors to help learners improve their competitiveness in the labor market.
