The Psychological Counseling and University Guidance Unit at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Baghdad, organized a specialized awareness workshop entitled “The Most Prominent Challenges Facing University Students,” as part of the Psychological Counseling Week activities for first-year students. It was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Ibtisam Khalaf Abdul Ali. A large number of new first-year students participated in the workshop.
The workshop aimed to address the academic and psychological transition issues of new students, highlighting the academic and psychological challenges faced by first-year students in the university environment. A comprehensive overview of university life was presented, including its positive and negative aspects, and how to build mechanisms to effectively adapt to it. ) Guidance tips for students, with the aim of overcoming the difficulties associated with the transition from school life to the demands of university life. The workshop concluded with a presentation of the most important (university
This awareness workshop is directly consistent with the educational institution’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). By focusing on psychological support and academic adaptation, the workshop contributes to building an inclusive and stimulating educational environment that ensures ). Addressing psychological problems and providing guidance support is also an essential component of promoting mental health, enabling students to succeed academically and contribute effectively as qualified individuals to the development of society. (Goal ), enabling them to succeed academically and contribute effectively as qualified individuals to the development of society. 3Essential to promoting the mental health and well-being of students (Goal
