1. First of all, the applicant must be a college student who has obtained a diploma and a real and valid resident ID card, and has no record of violating laws and regulations. At the same time, we must pass the graduation physical examination and the western plan physical examination to ensure good health and be competent for volunteer service.

2. Secondly, in terms of academic performance, the applicant's total credit score or academic performance ranking should be within the top 70% of the total number of students of the same grade in the department. In addition, students with outstanding student cadre experience, volunteer service experience and majors such as agriculture, forestry, water, medicine, normal university, finance and law that are urgently needed in the west will be given priority.

Finally, the applicant should have good ideological and moral quality, love the country and people, be interested in the development of the western region of the country, be enterprising and have a strong sense of teamwork.

4. The application conditions of college students' western plan cover identification, academic performance, health status, ideology and morality, willingness to volunteer and so on. Eligible college students can contribute to the development of the western region by participating in the program.

The advantages and disadvantages of the western plan are as follows:

First, advantages

1. improve your own ability: the western plan is a voluntary service project. Volunteers can exercise their ability of organization and coordination, communication and expression, teamwork and so on. During the service period, improve their comprehensive quality.

2. Rich life experience: the western region is a relatively backward region. Volunteers can get in touch with different people and cultural backgrounds in the service process, broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge and enrich their life experiences.

3. Contribute to national construction: The western plan aims to support the development of the western region. Volunteers can make contributions to local education, medical care, culture and other aspects through their own efforts, and make a contribution to national construction.

Second, shortcomings.

1. Hard working conditions: The working environment in the western region is hard, and volunteers need to face high altitude, severe cold and heat, sandstorms and other problems.

2. Inexperience: For volunteers who participate in volunteer service for the first time, they may face certain difficulties and challenges if they lack relevant experience and skills.

3. Psychological pressure: Working in a strange environment, volunteers may face greater psychological pressure and loneliness, and need to have adequate psychological preparation and coping measures.