What new students need to know to "live well" in college

Going to university and becoming a student is the dream of millions of young people when the high school gate closes. Not only is it an important step to create momentum for the future, university is also an extremely wonderful and meaningful experience environment! However, there are things that new students need to know early so as not to waste 4 or 5 years of their youth. Let's see what those things are!

Don't "let off steam" for too long

Going to university is the dream of millions of young people when the high school gate closes. To make that dream come true, senior students can stay up until 2-3 am to study for exams, wake up at 6 am to go to school, and then rush into exam preparation classes in the afternoon tirelessly. Therefore, when they are accepted into their desired major and university, new students often spend some time to "relax".

However, studying at university is not as easy as many people think. "Letting go" for too long and without stopping can make you lose all your valuable assets and your future.

The truth is that 4 or 5 years of university is not enough time for you to acquire knowledge, skills and experience if you do not try and make an effort every day. So, K13, never be easy on yourself, even for 1 second or 1 minute!

Learn more about the school

New students need to learn carefully about the school to have the most favorable start.

Dai Nam University is the school you will be attached to for the next 4 or 5 years of study. From now on, please take the time to learn carefully about the school! Explore from the faculty office; lecture hall system; training department; student management department; finance and accounting department; library; teaching staff; training programs; scholarship programs of the faculty and the school; clubs, extracurricular activities... All of these things will help you feel less confused and quickly integrate into the common home of DNU.

Change learning methods

College is not as easy as many people think.

To study well at university, you must change your perception and learning methods. Take full advantage of the professional learning environment; the huge source of textbooks and documents in the library; the knowledge and experience of teachers... and the opportunities for practical experience to acquire knowledge - skills - experience for yourself. Don't let today's nap be tomorrow's future!

Invest in learning a foreign language early

Foreign language is one of the important factors that make up the “key” to success, helping students after graduation to be able to work in many important positions and in any country in the world. Dai Nam University is one of the first universities in the North to apply the TOEIC output standard from 450 - 600 points. The school has also reduced some unnecessary general subjects to increase English courses for students.

Therefore, right now, new students need to take advantage of learning English, taking full advantage of the professional foreign language learning environment in school, taking extra classes outside, and self-studying to improve. Don't wait until you are about to graduate or have graduated to rush to take extra classes, which is both difficult and costly.

Choose the right accommodation

For students who live far from home, choosing a place to stay is extremely important. When choosing a place to stay, new students need to pay attention to the distance from the house to the school, security, living conditions and price. Accordingly, Dai Nam University dormitory and Hacinco Student Village (Thanh Xuan) are great options that you should not miss. For those who rent a house outside, you should rent a house near the school, near the bus stop for convenience in going to school. To save money on rent, you should share a house with classmates, schoolmates...

Independent…

To overcome the initial confusion, new students need to learn to live independently. You need to learn to take care of yourself from eating, sleeping to your daily activities. Students living in the school dormitory should register to eat at the school cafeteria, which is both cheap and ensures food hygiene and safety. Students who rent a room outside should take advantage of food sources sent from their hometowns and buy safe food to cook for themselves. Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, do not skip breakfast and live a healthy life.

In addition, new students need to learn how to manage their time because at this time they no longer have their parents around to remind them. Studying must be the top priority. However, in addition to studying in the lecture hall, library, computer room, practice area, do not forget to spend time on extracurricular activities and entertainment!

Participate in extracurricular activities

Dai Nam University has many useful extracurricular activities for students.

Dai Nam University 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 and clubs will help students quickly get acquainted with the learning environment and expand their relationships.

Dai Nam University Volunteer Club welcomes new students of K13.

Avoid social evils and bad friends

Besides the good things, student life is also threatened by many things. Social evils and bad friends are things that new students need to pay attention to avoid. New relationships can help you when you are in trouble but can also be the ones to lead you down the wrong path such as: cigarettes, alcohol, gambling, drugs, prostitution, pyramid schemes… Therefore, you need to be alert in all relationships.

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 being broke and having to “eat instant noodles without a driver” all week, new students need to learn how to save. You should divide your living expenses into different categories and try not to overspend. Limit buying unnecessary items and eating at expensive restaurants. 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.

Always think positive

University is not the only way to establish a career, but studying at university is the fastest way to help you realize your dreams and ambitions. In any situation, new students should always think positively and be steadfast in their choice.

Thu Hoe