The new school year is not just about studying.

The sudden late summer rains finally stopped, walking to school in the atmosphere of the grand ceremony, surely in the hearts of every student there are stirring emotions, burning with expectations for a new school year.

Students of Hung Vuong High School (HCMC) on the opening day of the new school year 2024-2025 - Photo: NHU HUNG

As a senior student, I wonder what I expect in this important school year, what I want to do in the upcoming journey? And how many other young people are you expecting?

Perhaps any student when starting the school year will have high expectations of academic achievements. But I also know that the path to achieving that dream is very difficult.

Therefore, as a senior student at a school with a long history, I am proud and expect myself to try my best, change old study habits with new and effective methods, and build a long-term roadmap to strive for the goal of entering my dream university.

Future societies are dynamic but also full of challenges.

That makes me and perhaps all young people set expectations for ourselves regarding necessary skills such as using information technology, communication and cooperation skills, cultural integration, multitasking, etc.

I think that what today's youth expect is not just good grades but a well-rounded self, capable of adapting to modern society.

In a competitive learning environment, peer pressure is probably a concern not only for me but for all young people.

That sometimes makes me feel pressured and doubtful about myself. At those times, I expect and always believe that the support of my family, teachers, friends and my own efforts will help me firmly move forward on the road ahead.

Once I'm confident, I also hope that I and my peers can challenge ourselves with some new experiences.

Go to a new bookstore, learn to play a musical instrument, attend university seminars…

All of these things will certainly help me open up new horizons, hone my life skills so that I can look beyond my 18 years old, and at the same time balance between studying and life.

Senior year, it's very difficult but also full of achievements at the end of the road because "Education has bitter roots but sweet fruits".

But thinking back to school, who would only remember the pages of books and forget the whole poetic sky? Twelve years of school seemed so long, but in the blink of an eye, it was almost gone like the most beautiful dream of life.

Perhaps that is why I want to send myself and all students an expectation, an expectation that we will love enough to cherish and treasure every moment we spend with our teachers and friends; be confident enough to participate in more useful social activities; be strong enough to never regret the time of our brilliant white uniforms; be brave enough to face difficulties and overcome failures to grow up, to strive and work hard, so that the new school year begins with excitement and ends with pride and gratitude - gratitude to our family, teachers, friends and gratitude for our own efforts.

Dear friend, the drumbeat of the new school year is near, do you feel your soul stirring with expectations? Let's take happy steps with me in this promising school year!

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Vo Ngoc Quynh My (grade 12, literature 1, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, HCMC)

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nam-hoc-moi-khong-chi-co-viec-hoc-20250822083719545.htm