What experiential activities await K17 new students at DNU?

Participating in university activities is one of the "stepping stones" that help students mature right from their time in the classroom, creating a foundation for building a solid future life. Known as the most dynamic and enthusiastic school in Hanoi, Dai Nam University students not only acquire specialized knowledge but also develop comprehensively in Virtue - Intelligence - Body - Beauty through meaningful, vibrant, and trendy experiential activities. Let's review what those activities are through the article below!

1. "Burn" yourself out with the Opening Ceremony and the New Student Welcome Concert

The Opening Ceremony and New Student Welcome Concert are among the key events of the school year; a memorable milestone, marking the moment when “newbies” officially become a part of Dai Nam University.

Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of the School Council beats the drum to open the new school year.

Here, new students listened to the sharing and advice of the school's Board of Directors; witnessed the moment of beating the opening drum; immersed themselves in the magnificent musical "party" from teachers and senior students; met and "burned" themselves out with famous artists such as: Miss Luong Thuy Linh, Tuan Hung, Hoa Minzy, Orange, JustaTee, ...

If nothing changes, the K17 Freshmen Welcome Program will be held on a grand stage right at the school, with a scale of more than 10,000 students. The program promises to have the appearance of extremely famous singers and DJs, familiar to young people.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dance performances of the Let's Dance teams.

Burn out with performances by famous artists.

2. Anniversary of Dai Nam University's founding on November 14 and the Charter of Vietnamese Teachers on November 20

One of the important events of November that any DNUER cannot forget is the Anniversary of Dai Nam University on November 14 and the Celebration of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son - Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Vice President of the Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges awarded the Certificate of Merit "For outstanding achievements in implementing the emulation movement - Innovation in management, teaching and learning, school year 2021 -2022" of the Ministry of Education and Training to Dai Nam University on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the school's founding.

Panoramic view of the 15th Anniversary Ceremony from above.

The epic art performance made a strong impression on the audience.

Enjoy the special art performances.

This is an important moment for generations of cadres, lecturers, staff and employees of the University to look back on the journey of construction and development of Dai Nam University; an opportunity for former students to visit their old school, meet teachers and friends and exchange and recall memories of their time at school; and enjoy unique and meaningful art performances.

The University Council presented Commemorative Medals to 15 outstanding cadres, lecturers and staff in the 15-year journey of Dai Nam University.

Alumni celebrate 15th anniversary of school founding and 40th anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day November 20.

3. Exercise with Dai Nam Cup Football Tournament

“Dai Nam Cup” is an annual football tournament organized by the Youth Union of Dai Nam University. The tournament is a healthy playground, maintaining and encouraging the spirit of training, competing in sports, and improving the health of students. This is also an opportunity for new students to meet and interact with friends and “seniors”, strengthening the spirit of solidarity and cooperation between students of all courses and faculties in the University. Thereby promoting the movement to become more and more exciting and develop strongly in the work of the Youth Union.

Dai Nam Cup - a tournament to improve health and connect the student community of Dai Nam University.

4. Unique experience with Soft Skills Training Camp

The Soft Skills Training Program (STS) is a “specialty” of Dai Nam University, which is systematically and professionally built from theory, practice to exam format. Instead of taking exams in the traditional way, students are challenged with new exam formats such as: CV design, short film production, etc. In particular, the STS Camp Training is a form of exam that brings many emotions and unforgettable experiences to students.

Soft skills are one of the strengths in the training program of Dai Nam University.

KNM training camp is a learning model that combines military camp and summer camp with interesting and useful experiential activities, helping new students "break the rules" to "study hard, play hard".

The challenge "Bamboo with a Hundred Joints" requires the dexterity, unity and consensus of the whole team.

Students practice their Intelligence and Strength through the "Balance Bike" challenge.

Having fully experienced the basic and advanced KNM Camp, the “new recruits” of K17 have accumulated many valuable lessons and practical soft skills that are not found in any textbooks or books; creating a huge qualitative change, helping each individual survive and adapt well to the community, life and surrounding environment. Thereby increasing the competitive advantage of Dai Nam University students in the domestic and foreign labor markets.

5. 28 days of soldier experience

National Defense and Security Education is always one of the subjects that students of Dai Nam University look forward to the most. Especially when DNUERs get to study military right at school.

DNU students receive military training right at home.

28 days and nights of military service, "bruised" by the sun and wind of the training ground and establishing strict military discipline is the most valuable time in every student's life. A youthful trip filled with emotions when the boys and girls temporarily put aside their daily habits and personal concerns to "put themselves in order", together train, cultivate will, determination, military discipline, solidarity, mutual love, one for all.

Train like a real soldier.

Full of emotions at the farewell performance "28 days as a soldier".

6. Warm winter love

“Warm Winter Love” is an annual program of Dai Nam University, initiated by the Student Volunteer Team since early October 2014. This is one of many volunteer activities of teachers and students of Dai Nam University.

Through donations and support from cash to clothes, shoes, blankets, books, school supplies, etc., the school wishes to help and share with families in difficult circumstances, poor children overcoming difficulties, bringing a warm and loving winter; at the same time, educating and spreading humanity and the spirit of mutual love to students.

A gift given, a thousand loves received.

7. Warm love porridge

“Warm love porridge” with the message “A piece given, a thousand loves received” is a volunteer activity, educating community awareness that students are especially interested in and respond to. With this activity, students prepare ingredients, cook delicious, nutritious porridge and hand it to poor workers and homeless people in Hanoi.

Students prepare ingredients and cook porridge themselves.

Send hot, nutritious cups of porridge to people in difficult circumstances.

Through that, generations of students of Dai Nam University will learn to love, sympathize, and share with those in less fortunate circumstances; thereby having the motivation to study and a correct and positive attitude towards life.

8. Give love with the program "The cake of love"

With the message “culture is national identity, as long as culture exists, the nation exists”, Dai Nam University regularly organizes programs to find the roots, preserve and promote traditional cultural values to foster love and national pride for the staff, lecturers and students of the University. The meaningful cake - the program that creates the brand of Dai Nam University every Tet holiday is one of those meaningful activities.

DNU teachers and students happily wrapped cakes to give to people in difficult circumstances.

Give meaningful gifts.

Over 12 consecutive years, Tam Banh Nghia Tinh has left many good impressions in the community, reminding everyone of the sacredness of the traditional Tet, the custom of wrapping banh chung, displaying the tray of five fruits, the family reunion, etc. Raising awareness and spirit for the community, bringing Tet to people in difficult circumstances and less fortunate in society.

9. Have a blast at the Traditional Camp

The traditional camp is one of the annual events of Dai Nam University; associated with hot topics of social concern such as: Environmental pollution, protection of national sovereignty, etc. This is a playground rich in practicality and humanity of teachers and students of Dai Nam University that has received deep resonance from the social community.

Teachers and students together create unique camps.

Burn out with Teambuilding activities.

Handprint commitment to environmental protection.

Participating in the program, teachers and students of Dai Nam University will be able to "discover" a series of interesting and meaningful activities that remind them of their love for their homeland and their awareness of environmental protection, such as: Camping competitions based on themes, "burning out" with Teambuilding activities, admiring the magnificent recycled fashion "party", joining in the excitement with the Literature - Sports - Arts performances, "partying" enthusiastically with guest singers and traditional campfires, etc.

Admire the recycled fashion "party".

Party hard with guest singer.

10. Donate blood to save lives

The Dai Nam Red Drop Program 2023 is organized by the Youth Union of Dai Nam University in collaboration with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. This is an annual activity to demonstrate the noble gesture, spirit of mutual love and community responsibility of teachers and students of Dai Nam University.

“Blood given – Life remains”

11. Shining on the red carpet with DNU Film Festival

“Dai Nam Film Festival” is one of the most anticipated competitions and attracts a lot of attention from students of Dai Nam University. With this competition, DNU boys and girls are free to be creative and produce their own short films. Thereby, thoroughly applying theory and skills into practice; awakening and promoting all talents, creating a launching pad for the future of Dai Nam University students.

The award ceremony of the “DNU Film Festival 2023” scored absolute points for its grandeur and sophistication, similar to the prestigious Oscar Awards Ceremony. The guests and students truly “lived” in the spotlight when they appeared splendidly on the red carpet and were “hunted” by a team of professional, high-class photographers.

12. Light up the fire of enthusiasm of DNU youth with Green Summer

“Green Summer” is an annual activity of Dai Nam University Youth Union to promote the spirit of volunteerism and dedication to the community in accordance with the spirit of “wherever there is a need, there is youth – where there is difficulty, there is youth”; creating an environment for training, bonding and igniting the enthusiasm of DNU youth.

The DNU blue shirt goes everywhere.

The green volunteer shirts of Dai Nam University have spread to many places such as Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Son La, Thanh Hoa... In particular, the Medical Team of Dai Nam University, including teachers and students of the Faculty of Medicine, also "deployed" to the village to provide consultation, general health check-ups, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, dentistry, nutrition... for the people; donated medicine and medical equipment to the Commune Health Station.

Dai Nam University Medical Team examines people.

13. Connecting businesses, finding opportunities at "Job Fair"

“Job Fair” is organized by the Center for “Student Employment and Entrepreneurship” of Dai Nam University in collaboration with large enterprises to create conditions for students, especially final year students, to demonstrate their abilities; approach businesses and employers to find jobs and opportunities for practice, internship and experience. At the same time, create conditions for businesses to approach a team of quality young human resources, select potential interns for the working positions of the business.

Businesses interview and "pick up" students right at school.

“Career Fair” is an opportunity to connect with businesses, find jobs, and assess students’ CV writing and interview skills.

At the “Job Fair 2023”, thousands of second and third year students found internship opportunities, practical experience, and part-time jobs in their field of study; hundreds of final year students were recruited by businesses right from the lecture hall.

14. Enhance learning culture with DNU Book Fair

“Book Festival” of Dai Nam University is a practical and meaningful activity to raise awareness of staff, lecturers and students about the importance of reading for the development of thinking, education and training of human personality. Aiming to build a reading society to respond to the information society, the intellectual economy and a sustainable development society. Contributing to improving the level and quality of training of the school in the period of national innovation and import. Creating a useful playground for students to satisfy their passion, creativity and discovery, introducing new books to a large number of students in the school...

The bookstores were packed with readers.

Participating in the Festival, teachers and students of Dai Nam University have the opportunity to search for and "bring home" good books from famous publishers; meet famous speakers such as historian Le Van Lan, speaker Nguyen Quoc Vuong, etc. Participate in the program of contributing books - exchanging books, contributing books - exchanging gifts; book review minigame...

Exchange with historian Le Van Lan.

Meet and share with speaker Nguyen Quoc Vuong.

Dai Nam University has a myriad of exciting, trendy activities for new students to freely practice, play, and entertain; comprehensively develop Morality - Intelligence - Body - Beauty, and explore creativity. Surely your university time will never be boring and lack beautiful memories at Dai Nam University.

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