When your child calls home and says, “I don’t want to do this job anymore”, many parents may immediately feel worried and say, “If it’s too difficult, just come home.” However, before advising your child to quit or return to Vietnam, take a moment to ask these seven questions. Why does your child want to quit? Ask calmly: Is the work too hard or are the working hours too long? Are there problems with their manager or colleagues? Are there issues with salary, working hours or accommodati...
When first arriving in South Korea, many international students focus mainly on tuition fees and accommodation without carefully planning their daily expenses. Food, transport, shopping, mobile phone bills and small everyday purchases can quickly increase monthly living costs if they are not managed carefully. Here are five simple ways for international students to save money in their daily lives. Cook at home and plan your food shopping Eating out regularly can significantly increase livin...
When sending their children abroad to study, many parents assume that having a part-time job will allow their children to cover at least part of their living expenses. Therefore, when their child still asks for financial support at the end of the month, parents may wonder: “If my child has a part-time job, why do they still run out of money?” However, needing additional financial support does not necessarily mean that a student is spending money irresponsibly. What matters more is understandi...
When a child studies abroad, managing money is not simply about how much they spend. It is also an important part of learning to live independently. Some parents feel more comfortable managing their child’s money because they are worried about unnecessary spending. Others believe that children should learn to manage everything themselves from the beginning. In reality, there is no single approach that works for every student. The level of parental financial support should depend on the child’...
When a child goes to Japan to study, parents often worry not only about their studies and expenses, but also about unexpected situations such as falling ill, being hospitalised, having an accident or suddenly becoming unreachable. The distance between Vietnam and Japan can make parents extremely anxious when their child does not answer the phone or reply to messages. In such situations, parents should stay calm and deal with the situation step by step rather than repeatedly calling in panic. ...
After around six months of studying abroad, many parents begin to wonder: “Is my child really making progress?” However, progress while studying abroad is not reflected only in academic results. There are many changes that parents in Vietnam may find difficult to notice because they cannot directly see their child’s daily life. Instead of only asking, “How are your grades?” or “How much money are you earning?”, parents can look at the following signs. Can your child handle things that they ...