Getting into university is difficult, mastering student life is even more difficult when homesickness, changing living and studying environment or spending pressure make many students stressed. However, do not worry too much, stress, do well the following things to help new students have a safe start, even excel to enter the 'next chapter' of their life.
Find suitable accommodation
For new students like Minh Thu, finding a suitable place to stay is always a priority, but also the biggest worry because this is the first time living away from home, entering a completely new living environment.
To find a place to stay near the school, ensuring safety, cleanliness, ventilation with good prices and amenities, you need to ask relatives, seniors for advice or supplement your own experience by referring to "house rental guides" shared on social networking platforms in advance to avoid being "fooled".
While drinking a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to relieve stress from the heat, dust and traffic jams of Saigon streets while taking Minh Thu to see a boarding house, Quang Liem, a third-year student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City, said: “In addition to the price, you need to ask carefully about the boarding house’s regulations, safety, emergency exits, quality of equipment, electricity, water, wifi, parking costs and definitely have a clear contract.”
“Go directly to survey the accommodation with relatives and friends, ask for help from fellow students, and don't ignore the recommendation of accommodation from associations or schools to get the best accommodation,” Liem concluded.
Get out of the house, join a group
Entering the university environment, you may feel bewildered because you do not know anyone. Do not be anxious, stressed and close the door to this colorful world, enjoy a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea and confidently join a suitable group to start experiencing the most beautiful and brilliant life in your life.
Drinking a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to quench thirst and relieve stress after a practice session at the HIU Legacee club on campus, Khanh Hung - a new student of HIU (Hong Bang International University) excitedly said: "With my musical talent, I registered for the casting and was accepted into the Legacee club. This is an opportunity for me to make new friends, participate in many art programs inside and outside the school, helping me gain confidence, adapt faster to the university environment and develop other skills."
Thao Vy, a freshman from Nghe An who has just arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to study at the University of Fine Arts, quickly joined the weekly activities at the Vinh Catholic Student Association to meet and interact with other students.
“I joined the group half a year ago to find out information and receive the best support regarding accommodation and living from seniors before studying in Ho Chi Minh City,” Vy said while drinking a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to quench her thirst and reduce stress after a long day of studying.
Planning and time management
The university environment is completely different from high school, less difficult and stressful. Especially, you are no longer "subjected" to family and teachers every day, study time or entertainment time is decided by you, so this is considered the most "difficult" challenge in the university environment if you have the mentality of relaxing after the hard years of high school.
“Besides class time, I spend 1-2 hours every day studying at the school library. I know it will be difficult, but I have to try.
Studying in the library with friends helps me concentrate better than studying at home. When I'm tired, I take a break and stop by the school canteen to drink a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to reduce stress, which helps me concentrate on studying more effectively.
I spend the rest of the day on extracurricular activities, learning about the city I live in and trying to find a part-time job as soon as possible,” Mai Khanh, a freshman at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, shared about her plans.
Find extra work quickly
After settling down and getting used to the new school and place of residence, first-year students should find a suitable part-time job to earn extra money to cover living expenses and help their families with the worries and pressure of having to pay for money every month.
While taking the opportunity to drink a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to relieve stress before starting his shift at a restaurant, Anh Tuan, a third-year student at Saigon University, said: “First-year students should work part-time if possible, because in addition to the hourly wage of 20-25 thousand VND, they also learn practical work skills, communication skills, life experiences, etc. These are necessary things to help me develop myself every day.”
For first-year students, when working part-time, the impacts of life help them become more mature and especially, understand the value of money from their own efforts. However, you need to be alert to job scams or pyramid schemes.
