When choosing a career path, remember the "three sides of the triangle" principle: your interests, your abilities, and the needs of the job market. Upon receiving your acceptance letter, carefully consider your most desired field of study.
That was the advice given by experts to students at the college admissions and career guidance program in Phu Yen on the morning of July 19th.
The program is jointly organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper, the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education and Training), the General Department of Vocational Education (Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs), the Phu Yen Department of Education and Training, the Phu Yen Provincial Youth Union, and the Central Vietnam University of Construction, with the support of Vingroup Corporation.
Principles for choosing a field of study
A female student from Tran Quoc Tuan High School asked: "When considering which major to choose, between ability and passion, which factor should I base my decision on?" Associate Professor Dr. Do Van Dung, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, advised that students should base their decision on their abilities. In reality, many students are passionate about medicine but only have average academic abilities, making it difficult for them to be admitted.
“"Choosing a major requires careful consideration of your passion and abilities. Don't be overly idealistic or unrealistic, as this could lead to failing to get into university. Thoroughly research different majors and previous year's admission scores at various universities to make a more informed decision when applying," advised Mr. Dung.
Dr. Le Thi Thanh Mai – Head of Student Affairs at the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, shared with candidates the principle of choosing a major based on the "three sides of the triangle": personal interest, personal ability, and workforce demand.
“"These three sides of the triangle must harmonize with each other, starting from one's own preferences, aligning with career goals, and considering whether it suits one's abilities.".
"If students are interested in a particular engineering field but the admission requirements for that field are too high, they can consider choosing another field within the same group at the same university, or they can choose that field at a different university. It's crucial to thoroughly research whether a chosen field of study will lead to a job that meets their expectations," Ms. Mai emphasized.
According to Mr. Dao Trong Do, Deputy Head of the Continuing Education Department of the General Department of Vocational Education, the vocational education sector, with nearly 400 colleges and more than 400 vocational schools, is another option to help students pursue their interests in choosing a profession after high school.
Prepare yourself mentally and physically for the exam.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Education and Training, to date, more than 900,000 candidates nationwide have registered to take the high school graduation exam, with over 2.5 million applications for university and college admissions. Of these, more than 551 candidates registered for the social science exam. Over 801 candidates registered for 1-5 preferences. The majority of candidates registered for social science and national defense/security majors.
Currently, universities have autonomy in admissions and selection using many different methods, in addition to considering high school exam scores, there are also academic transcripts, aptitude test scores, etc. Candidates need to carefully research the admission methods on the universities' websites.
Ms. Hoang Thuy Nga, Head of Higher Education Department (Ministry of Education and Training), noted: “Regardless of the admission method, after confirming enrollment by submitting the original transcript (each candidate only has one original transcript), candidates will not be allowed to register for further admissions. Therefore, upon receiving the admission notice, students should carefully consider their most desired major.”.
To perform well in the upcoming high school graduation exam, Ms. Hoang Thuy Nga advises candidates to prepare mentally, maintain good health; and at the same time, candidates should find out what items are allowed in the exam room: pens, rulers, calculators without text editing functions, memory cards, etc.
Specifically, candidates are not allowed to bring mobile phones or other communication devices into the examination room. In previous years, many candidates who brought mobile phones into the examination room were reprimanded and disqualified.
Learning a foreign language is not just about listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Duy Tung, a student from Nguyen Hue High School (Phu Yen), asked the advisory board: What is the difference between studying languages at universities and studying at language centers?
In a discussion with students, Dr. Pham Tan Ha, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, informed that quite a few students enrolling in English language majors at universities already possess an IELTS certificate of 8.0 or equivalent.
However, language learning at university is not limited to just the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students also gain knowledge of culture, linguistic thinking, and skills such as translation and interpretation. Thanks to this, graduates can excel in specialized fields such as translation and teaching.
Some students studying foreign languages often neglect their mother tongue. Dr. Ha noted that students need to be proficient in both Vietnamese and English to maximize their foreign language abilities, avoiding situations where they lack sufficient vocabulary to translate English words into Vietnamese. This is also why the English Literature Department at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities uses a combination of Literature, Mathematics, and English for admissions, aiming for students who possess both English proficiency and the ability to use Vietnamese and think logically.
Source: Tuoi Tre newspaper
Author: Pham Phan - Date written: July 21, 2020
Category: News - Events, Uncategorized
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