The University Counseling and Psychological Guidance Unit at the College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, organized a workshop titled “The Most Significant Challenges Facing Students in University Life,” presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Ibtisam Khalaf, and aimed at second-year students in both the morning and evening programs.
The workshop aimed to familiarize students with the most significant obstacles and problems they face during their university journey, and to review the pros and cons of academic life, as well as to guide and encourage them to adapt effectively to the university environment, and to provide key advice and guidance to enhance psychological adjustment to university life and achieve a successful and balanced academic experience.
The workshop concluded with recommendations emphasizing the need to intensify regular and ongoing meetings with students through members of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Committee and faculty members across all academic departments and levels, to identify the most significant difficulties and obstacles and provide continuous support and assistance to enhance psychological well-being at the university and ensure a better academic future.
This event is part of the college’s plan to support the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 on good health and well-being through the promotion of mental health and psychological support for students, and Goal 4 on quality education through the provision of an inclusive learning environment that fosters stability and excellence.
