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Introduction Vy: Hello, everybody! How’s it going today?
Sênh: Haha... It’s pretty good today.
Mai Lê:It’s pretty nice today.
Vy (laughing): Yash. Today I have a question for you
guys. How long have you been a CTU student?
Senh: Perhaps we have been studying at CTU for 9
months, I guess…
Vy: Exactly, we have been students since September
last year until now. University life really feels like a
new, exciting journey in our lives, doesn’t it?
MaiLê: It not only gives us many opportunities to
learn and new friends to meet, but also new
challenges to face. ‘
Vy: Yes, exactly. And one of the biggest challenges is
academic pressures, which can affect both our
performance and mental health.
Part 1: Peer pressures:
Academic Sênh: So what are the main types of academic
pressures pressure that students usually face?
Vy: Oh, The first type of academic pressure is peer
pressure. Many students, including myself, compare
themselves to classmates who achieve better results
or get scholarships. This often leads to insecurity and
lower confidence.
MaiLê: I totally agree with you. And that kind of
pressure can be really hard to deal with.
GPA, exams, and deadlines:
Vy: Another major pressure comes from GPA, exams,
and deadlines. We strongly believe that grades are
very important because they can affect scholarships
and internships. And at the same time, students often
have many assignments and deadlines at once,
which can make them feel overwhelmed. So, speaker
1, what about you? During exam season or when
deadlines pile up, how do you usually handle it?
MaiLê: Well, I usually make a to-do list to clear
my mind, and take short breaks when I feel too
stressed.
Vy: Yes, and too much pressure like that easily leads
to burnout.
Time management:
Vy: Lastly, time management is another challenge for
us, right? We have to balance studying, socializing,
and extracurricular activities. If we cannot manage
our time well, academic pressure can become even
worse.
Lê: Hey, Vy. Have you ever struggled to balance your
studies and personal life?
Vy: I Am still struggle with lots of deadlines and my
dancing practice time. It so hard to balance
effectively. There was sometimes I missed my class
because of too much practicing late at night.
Sênh: Ok, so overall, academic pressure is sometimes
considered a normal part of student life, but it is
important to manage it well to stay healthy and
motivated.
Part 2:
‘Financial Mai Lê: Besides academic pressure, financial pressure
pressures is also becoming a serious issue for many university
students. So, Sênh, where do you think this pressure
mainly comes from?
Sênh: I think financial pressure comes from many
different causes. First of all, tuition fees are rising
steadily, and living expenses like rent, food,
transportation, and study materials are also getting
more expensive. For students from low-income
families or those studying far from home, this burden
can be even heavier.
Vy: Yeah, that sounds really stressful!
Sênh: For me, financial pressure is not just about
money. It can also affect students’ mental health and
academic performance. Many students have to work
long hours, which leaves them tired and with less
time for studying or resting.
Vy: That’s true. Balancing work and study is never
easy.
Sênh: Yes, especially when students also have extra
classes or many assignments at the same time. This
can make them feel overwhelmed, stressed, and
distracted from their long-term goals.
Vy: Have you ever thought about getting a part-time
job while studying?
Sênh: (Personal answer)
Mai Lê: Part-time jobs are great for earning money
and gaining experience. But without good time
management, students might hurt their health
and studies.
Sênh: Exactly. Financial pressure is definitely one of
the biggest challenges in university life, and it can
strongly influence both students’ personal lives and
academic journeys.
Part 3:
Identity and Mai Lê: We've talked about financial pressure, but
self-worth it also affects how students see themselves. This
leads to another important issue: identity and
self-worth. Many young people often ask, 'Who
am I?' and 'Am I enough?
Sênh: Can you explain more about identity and self-
worth?
Mai Lê: Oh, Ok. Identity is how we define
ourselves, and self-worth is how much we value
ourselves. Both are easily affected by pressure
and comparison. For example, many students
base their identity on good grades. So when they
fail, they feel like they’ve lost themselves.
Sênh: Oh yeah, I think that happens a lot. Sometimes
people get so used to being known for one thing that
they don’t know who they are without it.
Vy: And social media makes it even harder. People
compare themselves all the time, but they’re only
seeing the best parts of others’ lives.
Mai Lê: That comparison creates pressure to always
be better, look better, and do better. Over time, it can
make people feel like they are never enough. So here’s
a question for both of you: Have you ever felt like you
had to change yourself just to fit in?
Vy: (Share your personal experience)
Sênh: (Share your personal experience.)
Mai Lê: I think many of us can relate to that. The
most important thing is to remember that our
value comes from within, not from other people's
opinions. After all, failing and growing are just
parts of life.
Solution + Conclusion:
conclusion: Vy: So, from today’s discussion, we can see that
university life is not always as easy as people think.
Mai Lê: That’s true. Each type of pressure can affect
students differently, from their academic
performance to their mental and emotional health.
Sênh: But these challenges can also teach us
important lessons about responsibility, resilience, and
self-understanding.
Vy: Thank you for listening to our podcast. We hope
our discussion helps you guys understand more about
students’ pressure and reminds you that you are not
alone in facing these challenges.