Vounteers give strength to candidates during exam season
09:52, 2014/07/08
They help the visitors in several ways including finding accommodation, providing free meals and showing them the way to get from one place to another.
And as they do every year, in the first days of July, volunteers with the "Give Strength During Exam Season" programme are busy helping candidates from other provinces who come to big cities to sit for the exam.
According to the Ha Noi City Youth Union, more than 1,200 volunteers are working at the bus and train stations to receive and help candidates. Around 50 kiosks have been set up in these places to provide free bread, drink and maps.
Volunteers are also available at the stations to provide free transport for candidates and their relatives.
The Youth Union has received 200,000 maps, 30,000 breads and many free meals as contributions from enterprises in the city.
Besides, the union has arranged 30,000 low-price rooms and 3,000 free rooms for candidates sitting for the exam in Ha Noi.Hoang Thi Van, the mother of a candidate from Thanh Hoa Province, said she was pleasantly surprised by the offer of assistance.
The Bang A Pagoda in the capital city's Hoang Mai District has continued its annual tradition of supporting exam candidates by offering its 3-storey building as free accommodation. Candidates staying here will also receive free meals.
In central Thua Thien – Hue Province, some 1,000 volunteers have joined the effort to support outstation candidates. Some 25,000 low-priced rooms and 3,000 free rooms have been prepared for candidates and their relatives. More than 300 families have registered to host candidates in their houses during the exam.
Some 10,000 free meals will be given to candidates from the southern province of Tra Vinh, he said.
Over 10,000 free accommodations and 420,840 free vegetarian meals will be given to candidates and their relatives at more than 120 pagodas and homes in Can Tho, Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh City during this examination season.
Volunteers are also available at the stations to provide free transport for candidates and their relatives.
The Youth Union has received 200,000 maps, 30,000 breads and many free meals as contributions from enterprises in the city.
Besides, the union has arranged 30,000 low-price rooms and 3,000 free rooms for candidates sitting for the exam in Ha Noi.Hoang Thi Van, the mother of a candidate from Thanh Hoa Province, said she was pleasantly surprised by the offer of assistance.
The Bang A Pagoda in the capital city's Hoang Mai District has continued its annual tradition of supporting exam candidates by offering its 3-storey building as free accommodation. Candidates staying here will also receive free meals.
In central Thua Thien – Hue Province, some 1,000 volunteers have joined the effort to support outstation candidates. Some 25,000 low-priced rooms and 3,000 free rooms have been prepared for candidates and their relatives. More than 300 families have registered to host candidates in their houses during the exam.
Some 10,000 free meals will be given to candidates from the southern province of Tra Vinh, he said.
Over 10,000 free accommodations and 420,840 free vegetarian meals will be given to candidates and their relatives at more than 120 pagodas and homes in Can Tho, Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh City during this examination season.
14:34, 2024/09/19
Hanoi works on cleanup, disease prevention after Typhoon Yagi
The city's medical units advice the community on the use of clean water, food safety, and environmental hygiene.
15:46, 2024/09/18
Most schools in Hanoi reopen after Typhoon Yagi
Schools in Hanoi have taken urgent action to deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, cleaning up and ensuring the safety of their premises so that students can return.
12:27, 2024/09/07
Hanoi schools closed due to super typhoon Yagi
All students are advised to stay indoors this Saturday due to the large radius of the super typhoon's path.
09:26, 2024/09/05
Hanoi drums up new school year 2024-2025
Flags and flowers are on stages, in schools, and on the streets to welcome schoolchildren.
22:18, 2024/08/28
Hanoi leads the country in student number
The number of school-age children in the capital city is growing faster and faster.
18:12, 2024/08/27
Local authorities seek better management of school buses
Riding the school bus to class is a convenient option for many families, but there are risks associated with this service that officials are addressing.
- International students in Vietnam hit nine-year high
- Prime Minister pledges to promote education in new school year
- Snoring and mouth opening/breathing during sleep can be signs of severe sleep apnea
- Hanoi introduces electronic student records in secondary education
- Hanoi, central provinces hold events to raise awareness of drowning prevention
- Following dreams vs following plans: A personal reflection