New students experience a lot of competing demands on their time. There are forms to fill out, classes to attend, friendships to strike up, O-Week events and activities to enjoy.
The list goes on.
Juggling everything no doubt feels challenging at times, but take it from those who have been there before (as we've done for this article): you've got this.听
Below, a few of this year's Orientation leaders open up about what they wish they'd known when they first started at Dal, their favourite places to study and hangout, and more.听
Wateen Sadek
A third-year student from Halifax majoring in Neuroscience in Dal's Faculty of Science
Get informed, Wateen advises new students.
"I wish I was aware of the number of resources I actually had," she says, recalling her early days at Dal.
From academic supports and community groups to opportunities for leadership development and volunteering, Dal has a lot to offer.听
Read those emails, talk to your peers and leaders, and keep you ear to ground for a fulfilling start to your Dal journey.
Favourite place on study and hang out on campus: I love the Student Union Building (SUB)! I get my work done there as well as meet up and hang out with friends in between lectures.
Can't miss events and activities:听听is a great way to get involved and engaged with activities or hobbies you're passionate or interested in as well as finding your people! Another really fun event is the homecoming 国民彩票 football game in the fall. Full of spirit and fun!听
Off-campus recommendations:听Pane E Circo for the best matcha and pastries!听Another really good off-campus recommendation is Citadel Hill. It's such a good place to go have a picnic and watch a sunrise/sunset with friends, as well as do things like sledding in the winter.
I also go to the waterfront as there are fun festivals from time to time and really good places to eat such as Amano or Bicycle Thief. And have a sweet treat at the one and only Cows ice cream! Another great one would be Point Pleasant Park. Such a great place to go on a run or walk. Love being by the ocean as well!听
Favourite class: I loved adult psychopathology (PSYO2220). I learned a lot about different mental health disorders and their criteria!听
Emily Greenstein
A second-year student from Toronto majoring in Kinesiology in the School of Health and Human Performance
Nerves almost got the best of Emily when she first arrived at Dal. She admits to fretting about everything from meeting friends to staying organized amidst the bustle of the school year.听
But as the days passed after arriving on campus, her mood began to lighten as she came to realize she wasn't alone in her feelings.
"Something I learned very early on is everyone wants to make new friends and to just be yourself," she says. "You will definitely find your people and make life-long friends that build you up through your years at Dal."
Professors and instructors can also be a source of support, she says.听
"Your professors and TAs are on your side to help you! Never hesitate