During the last two years, the Coronavirus disease has brought about devastating effects for students all over the world. This study aims at understanding the physical and mental health of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research was conducted among 21 first-year students at University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The data were collected by means of students' written reflections and informal interviews. The result shows that 100% of the students were affected mentally and physically by the pandemic. This paper also discusses what learners did to overcome the hardship as well as what they expect the teachers to do to assist them during this troubled time.
Poster No. 1 (Meeting Hall No.2) VietTESOL International Convention 2022 convention@viettesol.org.vnDuring the last two years, the Coronavirus disease has brought about devastating effects for students all over the world. This study aims at understanding the physical and mental health of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research was conducted among 21 first-year students at University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The data were collected by means of students' written reflections and informal interviews. The result shows that 100% of the students were affected mentally and physically by the pandemic. This paper also discusses what learners did to overcome the hardship as well as what they expect the teachers to do to assist them during this troubled time.
