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School is back in session, and there are a lot of new faces around campus! We asked some Dal Health students, faculty and staff what advice they have for new students.
Dr. Heather Neyedli
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology

Heather's advice:
šGo to class
š¤Get to know your profs
š£Donāt isolate yourself - put yourself out there and find something you like to do
āļøDonāt leave things until the last minute
Nnamdi Chiekwe
Fourth year student, Therapeutic Recreation

Nnamdi's advice:
šĀ read your syllabus and make a calendar
āļøĀ try new things, get out of your comfort zone
šĀ ask for help when you need it
š„Ā find a good group of study buddies
Karen Landry
Senior Instructor, School of Occupational Therapy

Karen's advice:
šĀ take time for yourself
šĀ support one another
āĀ use the resources available at Dal when you need help
ā¤ļøĀ be respectful of those around you
Keisha Jefferies
PhD in Nursing candidate

Keisha's advice:
šĀ keep on top of your work
šĀ get excited about your studies and your goals
šĀ become involved in groups on campus
š¤Ā grad students: it can be isolating, so get together with colleagues as much as possible
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