What do freshmen need to prepare to go to school after half a year of studying online at home?

This is especially meaningful for first-year students because this is the first time they study directly at school, experiencing the feeling of being a real student. So, what do first-year students need to prepare to go to school after half a year of studying online at home?

Strong mind

Not only worrying about ensuring safety when studying in groups, students also worry about having to re-establish habits (waking up early to go to school, communicating with teachers, friends, etc.); adapting to changing learning methods, testing, and evaluation; new environments, independent living away from family, etc. Even staying at home for a long time, separation from the family environment is also a big barrier for students.

Therefore, students need to have a strong mental preparation for themselves; determine that returning to school to study in person is inevitable in the new normal context; always be ready to quickly adapt to changes when switching from online to offline learning...

Stick to your choice

University is not the only way to study. Young people have many paths and many different choices when leaving high school. However, humanity has proven that university is the shortest, most stable, and most decisive path for people to grow up and succeed in all aspects of life. In any circumstance, you should always think positively and be steadfast in your choice.

Strictly comply with regulations on disease prevention

When coming to school, students need to strictly comply with the regulations on disease prevention of the Ministry of Health and the School. Establish good habits for yourself, such as: regularly disinfecting hands, wearing masks while at school, limiting crowded activities, regularly declaring health, using personal water bottles, eating nutritious food, increasing physical exercise to increase the body's resistance...

Strictly comply with disease prevention regulations when returning to school.

Settling down

For students from the province, when returning to school, they need to take time to settle down and avoid going to school close to the school day. You can register to stay in the school dormitory or rent a room near the school, near the bus stop for convenience. To save money on rent, you should share a room with classmates, schoolmates, etc.

Beware of Pitfalls When Starting an Independent Life

There are countless pitfalls for new students when starting an independent life, social evils such as gambling, lottery, prostitution, online games, smoking weed, using drugs, betting, drinking alcohol... with negative aspects have gradually crept into the lives of students. Especially say no to multi-level marketing and absolutely do not borrow money with high interest rates... The psychology of teenagers always wants to try new things, do not have the ability and can easily fall into "social evil traps". Therefore, DNU students need to be extremely vigilant, cautious and sober before deciding to participate in games that can easily lead to social evils, are not in accordance with ethics and the law.

Learn to spend wisely

Most students often run out of money at the end of the month because they don’t know how to spend wisely. To avoid this situation, students need to learn how to spend wisely. You should divide your living expenses into different categories and try not to overspend. Limit buying unnecessary items and eating out at expensive restaurants. Always recite the “mantra” of only buying what you need, not what you like. Instead of riding a motorbike, you can take the bus, electric bike or walk to school (if you live in a dormitory or near the school). Try to save and set aside a small amount of money for emergencies. In addition, you can work part-time to earn extra income to cover your studies.

Change your attitude - change your life

Attitude is more important than qualifications. Change your attitude, change your life. Therefore, students should live with an open-minded attitude - always learn anytime, anywhere from everyone; live with an attitude of love and gratitude for life; live with ideals, aspirations and specific goals (short-term + long-term goals).

Protect your life when participating in traffic

Protecting your own life is the best way to show filial piety to your parents. Participate in traffic safely and in accordance with the law; do not run red lights, do not speed, weave, or participate in illegal racing; always wear a standard helmet. Be careful when traveling at night or when choosing means of transport on the road; always be alert, beware of theft, robbery, pickpocketing, etc.

Healthy male-female relationships

Facing many consequences when having unhealthy relationships, crossing the line while being a student can lead to unwanted pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, serious health impacts and mental trauma, decline in learning, ... even having to become parents when not ready. Therefore, students need to love purely, not "cross the line" when love is not mature enough; learn and equip themselves with knowledge about gender and reproductive health.

Participate in extracurricular activities

DNU has many meaningful clubs and extracurricular activities for students, such as: Love Cake, traditional camping, voluntary blood donation, green summer, warm winter, football tournament, badminton tournament... Extracurricular activities are organized regularly and continuously by the school to help students gain a deeper understanding of hot issues in society; sympathize and share their luck with the community; develop a complete personality; fully experience youth; develop necessary skills for the job application process later... Participating in extracurricular activities, clubs will help students quickly get acquainted with the learning environment, practice different skills and expand relationships.

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