Educational Work of Members of the Department of English for Technical and Agrobiological Specialties in Dormitories

  While on duty in the dormitories, faculty members of the Department of English for Technical and Agrobiological Specialties, including Mykhailo Sopiha, Svitlana Vavilina, Tetiana Luhova, Kateryna Yakushko, Olena Turytsyna, Tetiana Voznyuk, Mykola Koromysel, and Mykhailo Tuzyuk, not only conduct inspections but also provide gentle guidance through discussions with students.

Throughout the two semesters of 2024, the following topics were covered in these discussions:
1. Safety in the Dormitory. Discussions on rules of behavior, fire safety, the security of personal belongings, and actions in case of emergencies.

2. Healthy Lifestyle. Tips on maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, adequate rest, and avoiding harmful habits.

3. Culture of Communication and Relationships with Neighbors. Discussions on the importance of respect, tolerance, conflict resolution skills, and rules for cohabiting with other dormitory residents.

4. Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness in the Dormitory. The importance of personal hygiene, room cleanliness, care for shared spaces, and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
5. Adaptation to Student Life. Tips for new students on adapting to a new environment, effective time management, avoiding stress, and seeking help in difficult situations.

6. Psychological Health. How to cope with stress, avoid emotional burnout, maintain mental health, and where to seek help.
7. Financial Management. Advice on budgeting, saving money, avoiding debt, and understanding financial literacy.

8. Academic Integrity and Ethics. Discussions on the importance of academic honesty, avoiding plagiarism, taking responsibility for one’s actions, and the consequences of breaking the rules.
9. Use of Digital Technologies. Basics of cybersecurity, internet usage rules, avoiding cyberbullying, and protecting personal data and privacy.
10. Career Development and Planning. Advice on preparing for professional activities, writing resumes, succeeding in interviews, internships, and opportunities for growth during studies.

11. Volunteering and Community Activities. How to get involved in volunteering, the benefits of participating in community initiatives, and how it can contribute to personal development.
12. Environmental Responsibility. How to reduce one’s ecological footprint in the dormitory, waste sorting, resource conservation, and maintaining cleanliness in nature.

13. Prevention of Addictions. Discussions on the risks associated with alcohol, drugs, and other harmful substances, as well as how to avoid bad habits.
14. Personal Development. How to develop leadership skills, communication abilities, critical thinking, and other qualities important for success in education and life.
All these topics are relevant and useful for fostering students' personal development during their studies and dormitory life.

Department of English for Technical
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