(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of July 3, the Closing Ceremony of the program "Semester in the Army" took place at the Center for National Defense and Security Education - Vinh University with many emotions.
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| This is the 7th year the program has been held in Nghe An with the participation of more than 600 students from Vinh city, neighboring districts as well as mountainous districts of Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Que Phong, Quy Chau. In addition, there are also students from other provinces from Ha Tinh and Hanoi. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| During 10 days of studying and training in a military environment (from June 26 to July 4), the children were taught basic knowledge about national defense, security, education, national history, first aid skills, fire prevention and fighting, and how to hang hammocks and tents while marching. From there, they were trained to be independent and build a disciplined lifestyle. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| In addition, students are taught life skills and social skills such as teamwork, practicing folk songs, assembling a map of Vietnam, etc., helping them become more confident and courageous in life. During the final night, both teachers and students sat together to review the happy and sad memories throughout the Military Semester program. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| Le Duc Anh (2006) of Company 3 confided, “Participating in the Military Semester program made me very happy because I learned many new things and made many new friends. Moreover, the program helped me understand the hardships of a soldier and love my parents more.” Before the closing ceremony, Platoon Leader Dao Viet Cong signed Le Duc Anh’s shirt as a souvenir. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| Representatives of the Provincial Youth Union presented flowers to Vinh University and the National Defense and Security Education Center of Vinh University. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| The success of the program cannot be denied to the coordinators. On this occasion, the program also awarded Certificates of Merit to the coordinators. Photo: Chu Thanh |
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| Closing the emotional closing night, representatives of the Provincial Youth Union and Vinh University awarded Certificates of Merit to 82 students who successfully completed the Military Semester program. Photo: Chu Thanh |
Chu Thanh
