Starting academic studies can be a very exciting experience – and a bit stressful too. Especially here in Israel, with wars in the background and all kinds of constraints, it can be even more challenging. Don’t worry – we’ll equip you with a few points to consider and tools for getting off on the right foot.<\/p>\n
Give yourself a break:<\/strong><\/p>\n Support isn’t just important – it’s a must:<\/u> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>Friends from your studies are friends for life <\/strong><\/p>\n No matter how, the social network you build with other students is one of the most important things in your studies. It will boost your sense of confidence and self-esteem, your sense of capability and belonging. Friends will help you get through your studies, in the hard moments as well as the good ones.<\/p>\n Here are a few ideas:<\/p>\n Give yourselves a boost – you deserve it!<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep your balance: balance in life is always important. Especially in a time of change and stress. It’s important to keep a healthy balance between the demands of your studies, leisure time, and good sleep and nutrition. Make sure you don’t get “pulled” in one direction only, investing all your energy in it.<\/p>\n Important to remember!<\/u><\/strong> You are starting something new. On top of that, today especially, in a changing reality, you need to be flexible and creative – and sometimes also know how to compromise according to circumstances. What else? A bit of courage – trying new, less familiar paths. Anything that moves you closer to your goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","knowledge---plans":[154],"subjects":[128],"class_list":["post-3988","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","hentry","knowledge---plans-program-c","subjects-education"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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