The COVID-19 pandemic appeared not only to disturb daily life but also to affect mental health, as each person had to quickly get used to learning and working from home. Especially for students, the pressures of studying, exams, jobs or information about the pandemic, etc. have a great psychological impact.
In order to help students overcome mental obstacles and be ready to change to adapt to new circumstances, units under Ton Duc Thang University have organized activities such as psychological counseling, experience sharing which attracted the participation of many students. Recently, the Faculty of Business Administration with the talkshow "Adversity is to overcome" has brought a lot of useful information to the students.
The program with the participation of Psy.D. To Nhi A - Lecturer of Ho Chi Minh City Central Pedagogical College, Mr. Doan Chan Hung - Project Development Manager, Phat Hung Real Estate Services Joint Stock Company, was broadcast live on the fanpage of Faculty of Business Administration.
In the program, Dr. To Nhi A shared some adaptive ways to effectively study and work from home, solutions to deal with unfavorable conditions, ways to control emotions and concerns, ... so that everyone can balance their lives, and limit unnecessary negative reactions during the pandemic. Mr. Doan Chan Hung shared his experience of maintaining enthusiasm to achieve goals, to be ready to meet the requirements of employers, and to seize career opportunities during the pandemic.
Many students have asked questions about life aspects, mental health issues such as self-procrastination, concerns during the pandemic, unreasonable mood swings while staying at home, how to be motivated to implement their own plans and intentions, the necessary skills to meet the requirements of employers in the "new normal" state, ...
The program has brought a more realistic and objective perspective on the issue that many students are concerned about, and given them energy to overcome challenges, confidently face the epidemic, get ready for the new academic year as well as look for opportunities in the current difficult period with the motto "Adversity is to overcome, not a reason to give up".
