Female cadres are always devoted to the work of the Union and Association.

Ms. Mai Lan - Deputy Secretary of the School Youth Union, President of the Student Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities/Photo: Thanh Long

After graduating from the Faculty of Psychology, Ms. Mai Lan was retained to work at the School since 2007. Because she had been involved in the Youth Union throughout her student years, when she entered university, she quickly became a factor that united the members of the class. She was elected as Secretary of the Youth Union, Member of the Standing Committee of the Youth Union, President of the Psychology Faculty, and Vice President of the School Student Union. She shared: “I am an active person and really enjoy group activities. I am also fortunate to have inherited the qualities of collective work from my father. The group work and I have been attached to each other like a fate. Choosing the Faculty of Psychology to continue my studies came from the desire to grasp the psychology of the other person to serve the work better. The characteristic of group activities is collective work and organization, so grasping the psychology of the other person is very important. From the group activities, I thought of Psychology and then returned to serve the group. It was truly a fate.”.

Open, friendly and enthusiastic, Ms. Mai Lan was born to do the work of the Union - Association. For her, the Union - Association is not the work of an individual and the work of the Union cannot be done by an individual. It is the work of a collective. Each individual in that collective must connect, share, help and support each other in a spirit of excitement and enthusiasm.

She said:What I care about most is work efficiency. I always guide the Youth Union and Association members enthusiastically in all activities. I believe that everything I contribute represents the whole organization and not serves any individual.”. At work, she is always serious and strict with all students who have not completed their assigned tasks. Outside of work, she is always friendly and involved in student life. This has helped her gain the trust, respect and admiration of generations of students.

She is also a bridge between teachers and students: "Each time is different, understanding the psychology of students is essential. As the President of the Student Union and Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union, having contact with many generations of students, I understand their psychology as well as their thoughts and needs. Therefore, in all activities, I create conditions for students to organize themselves and play a key role. I will be the one to observe, instruct and guide students enthusiastically whenever they encounter difficulties or problems. Above all, teachers in the school also understand and grasp students' psychology faster through the "channel" of the Youth Union - Association.", Ms. Mai Lan shared.

Having been involved in the youth union for many years, she has always been concerned about helping students adapt to the environment in the best way. She confided: “The times have a great impact on the psychology of each person. Today's students are supported by many means such as the internet, newspapers, television, etc., so they have many things to entertain themselves. Attracting students to participate in activities in the Union environment or adapting to the collective environment is not easy. But I always believe that with the enthusiasm and mentality of the Union officers of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, I and other union members can get closer to students.”.

The greatest happiness for her is to see the student generations grow up after each school year. An ending opens a new beginning, reluctantly saying goodbye to the old class to excitedly welcome the new class with bewildered faces. She has also worked side by side with student generations who, after graduating, have achieved many successes thanks to their professional activities and skills trained at the school. For her, working with student unions is a journey that never ends.

Because of her passion for union work, Ms. Mai Lan has received many certificates of merit at all levels such as Certificates of Merit from the National University, Hanoi Youth Union and Vietnam Student Association as well as Certificates of Merit from the School Principal, School Youth Union and School Student Association.

As an excellent female Youth Union officer, who works wholeheartedly for the collective work, she also sends advice to students in general and those who are still shy and hesitant in particular: “First of all, you must remove your initial fears. Open your heart to participate in even the smallest activities in class and gradually move further to groups and associations. Be confident in expressing yourself, proactively accept all support, only then will new opportunities open up for you.”. For her, students are the greatest resource that helps her nurture her passion and desire for work.