Diversify internship and extracurricular activities for VNU-USSH students abroad

Internships and extracurricular activities bring practical value to students' learning process
In the report summarizing internship and extracurricular activities presented at the Conference, MA. Pham Van Hue - Deputy Head of the  Academic Affairs Office said that the university heavily invested in practical internship activities for students. From 2015 - 2020, internship and extracurricular activities in the country accounted for 89.9% and abroad accounted for 10.1%. From 2020 - 2023, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number changed to 95.9% in the country and abroad accounted for 4.1%. Internships and extracurricular activities will help students apply the knowledge they learn at university and in practice, experience the working environment at agencies, organizations, and businesses, and hone their skills and job experience. 
According to the survey results, 68.5% of surveyed students rated internship activities as important for students in the learning process, and 76.5% rated internship time as reasonable, 72.2% were satisfied with the internship and practical facilities introduced by the faculty/institute. Internship addresses introduced by the university are reputable agencies, organizations, and businesses, that students can practice per their training major. During the internship and practice process, students receive attention from teachers and have their questions resolved promptly.
Reflecting the wishes of students, MA. Pham Van Hue said that students recommend faculties/institutes to support finding internships early (from the 2nd year), with reputable internship units. The university needs to increase the number of internship duration, organize more field trips as well as make the internship content more experiential. Improve internships for VNU-USSH students abroad
Internships and extracurricular activities abroad have been implemented annually at many departments of VNU-USSH. Faculties/institutes regularly deploy internship and practical activities abroad such as Oriental Studies, International Studies, Linguistics, Tourism Studies, Literature... Countries where the school organizes internships and internships include China, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, India...
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Nam - Vice Chairman of the University Council, Head of the Academic Affairs Office, the university advocates diversifying internship and practical activities for students. This aims to open up students to practical training experiences at prestigious higher education institutions in the world, on the other hand, to attract international students to study at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU. In 2024, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities plans to attract 1,100 international students to study at the university and participate in cultural exchange activities at many regions in Vietnam. Dr. Vu Minh Hai - a member of the Cooperation and Development Office said that it is expected that in 2024, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will launch a student exchange program with 03 major academies and universities in China (Hong He Academy, Guilin University of Engineering Science and Electronics) and Thailand with reasonable costs for VNU-USSH staff, lecturers and students.
Accordingly, students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, will be able to participate in credit-recognized programs at universities and academies, organizations and businesses in the host country. The exchange of credits and cultural exchanges with major academies and universities around the world will be a great advantage for students in studying, cultivating, and expanding knowledge and life experience.
Concluding the conference, Assoc.Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong directed:
1. Falcuties need to review and send feedback on the Practical Internship Guidance Document at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to the University (through the Academic Affairs Office) before April 5, 2024.
2. Appointed offices and faculties need to announce specific plans to promote internships and extracurricular activities for students in the country outside.
3. Continue to adjust the training program and schedule to ensure favorable conditions for students to complete the internship program.
4. Falcuties need to develop internship plans according to the school year and need to promptly notify internship plans to students, avoid overlapping final exams, ensure the output standards of the course, and ensure compliance with regulations. Expanding connection channels for internship facilities, and share data warehouses about internship facilities to help students under their trained expertise. Creating job opportunities for students after internship and graduation.
5. The Academic Affairs Office coordinates with the Finance and Planning Office to advise the Board of Directors to consider additional funding sources for students, instructors, management and supervision in the future.