Navigating the transition to university life - Ali Alromaithi - 202312772

1. Navigating the transition
to university life
Understanding the Transition and Supporting Students
By: Ali Alromaithi - 202312772

2. Agenda
TOPICS COVERED
Introduction
Student experiencess
The transition challenge
Proposed solutions
Importance of faculty support
Collaborative efforts

3. Understanding
the transition
The importance of a smooth transition to university life

4. The Challenge
Increased anxiety and academic stress.
Statistics: "84.03% of students believe peace is necessary for their
daily life..." (Swain et al., 2021).
The impact of these challenges on students' academic
performance and mental health.

5. Students' experiences of stress and demotivation.
Specific issues: Feelings of isolation, selecting a major, adjusting
to new academic expectations.
The need for support systems to address these issues.
Student Experiences

6. The Role of Surveys
How this information
can be used to develop
effective solutions
The importance of
understanding students'
perspectives in addressing
their challenges
The use of surveys and
student testimonials to
identify student issues
(Barise, 2004)

7. Learning from other universities
Best Practices for
Supporting Transitioning
Students

8. Proposed
Solutions
Suggest solutions: Flexible academic
frameworks, creative instructional
techniques, institutional collaboration
(Cleary et al., 2011).
The potential impact of these
solutions on students' university
experience.
The need for ongoing evaluation and
adaptation of these solutions.

9. Enhancing Faculty Support for
Transitioning Students
The importance of faculty support

10. Collaborative Efforts
Adopting best
practices from other
universities can help
(Bates, 2010).
Examples of
successful strategies
implemented by other
universities.
The potential benefits
of these strategies for
students transitioning
to university life.

11. References
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12. Thank you!