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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:

馃摎Go to class
馃�滸et to know your profs
馃棧Don鈥檛 isolate yourself - put yourself out there and find something you like to do
鈱涳笍Don鈥檛 leave things until the last minute

Nnamdi Chiekwe

Fourth year student, Therapeutic Recreation

Nnamdi's advice:

馃棑聽read your syllabus and make a calendar
鉁旓笍聽try new things, get out of your comfort zone
馃憢聽ask for help when you need it
馃懃聽find a good group of study buddies

Karen Landry

Senior Instructor, School of Occupational Therapy

Karen's advice:

馃槉聽take time for yourself
馃憦聽support one another
鉂撀爑se the resources available at Dal when you need help
鉂わ笍聽be respectful of those around you

Keisha Jefferies

PhD in Nursing candidate

Keisha's advice:

馃摎聽keep on top of your work
馃帀聽get excited about your studies and your goals
馃憢聽become involved in groups on campus
馃懁聽grad students: it can be isolating, so get together with colleagues as much as possible