To Students who is taking the UEE in the WORLD CUP periods

Between passion (World Cup matches, favorite teams) and study (a vital exam), what would you choose? Well, generally we would choose both, but it is not the case. There must be a smart trade-off!

FACTS

With the current studying structure in Vietnam, there are two big exams, that is High School Exam at grade 9 and the most important one – University Entrance Exam (UEE) at grade 12. In respect to the World Cup and UEFA Euro – the two biggest football competitions in the world, happenning once in every four years, it is expected that all student – football fans  will experience the dilemma once (and only once) in their student lives!!
To be honest, it is a bit unlucky to take the exams, particularly UEE, during World Cup period. For me, I am so “lucky” that I do not have to take the UEE during World Cup period, but I did experience the quandary at grade 9. I still remember that my mother was crying when I watched my dear Italy in the last World Cup at the night before the exam. What is more, my results lamentably were not as expected although it is never to blame.

SOLUTIONS?

Anyway, it must be conceded that World Cup somewhat affects students’ spirit, preparations and therfore results of the two biggest exams. The fact that the number of student – football fans, whether male or female, is definitely not small if not huge, give us a big question, is there any solution, any smart trade-off between the two? With the senior experience, I however have no advice to the students. It is very difficult to give a ‘right advice’ in the case. Instead, I would leave it up to the students – they are the only one who knows their actual strengths, weaknesses and how to deal with it. Do enjoy the World Cup, but please also remember to fulfill your exams and never let your parents worried. For the parents, why don’t you let your sons choose and decide by themselves because at this age, they are no longer the kids. Had you better apply the so-called “Freedom in Discipline”!? Also, please never put too much pleasure and expectations on your sons! They are too young to fail!

Most importantly, Exam is nothing but a “real challenge”. And its result is just a tangible part of a very intangible thing called Education. I wish you luck in your exams! Take it easy!