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Student Transition Stories

The transition to first year can be tough and there will be bumps along the way. Challenges and setbacks are a normal part of university life. Check out these videos of some current students sharing stories of their experiences starting university, the challenges they faced, and some of the tools and resources they used to come out ok on the other side. View the full playlist here. [1]

Alyssa sitting in front of a white backdrop with positive mental health affirmations
Alyssa [2]
Close up on Cameron's face in front of a white backdrop
Cameron [3]
Hannah in front of a white banner with positive affirmations on it
Hannah [4]
CLose up of Harry holding a clapperboard
Harry [5]
Herleena sitting on a stool in front of a white backdrop with positive affirmations written on it [6]
Herleena [6]
A close-up on McKaylah smiling
McKaylah [7]
Paige sitting on a stool in front of a white backdrop with positive affirmations written on it
Paige [8]
Ruba sitting on a stool holding a clapperboard in front of a white backdrop with positive affirmations written on it
Ruba [9]
Tarana sitting on a stool holding a clapperboard
Tarana [10]

Have a specific issue you're struggling with or curious about how other students have gotten through failing midterms, changing majors, and feeling disconnected from campus life? Check out some current students sharing their reflections and strategies for staying well during tough times.

Link to Academics Shine this Year video [11]
Academics [11]
Link to Helpful Habits Shine this Year video
Helpful Habits [12]
Link to Making Friends Shine this Year video
Making Friends [13]
Link to Overcoming Challenges Shine this Year video
Overcoming Challenges [14]

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[1] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6l9r_Txv6o8zP4czUUPwuI5zCGPW2JN0 [2] https://youtu.be/xxVhkjbVD1M [3] https://youtu.be/qVWHJD4xoEk [4] https://youtu.be/Sn0XcVkgscA [5] https://youtu.be/9_j2cCHXOlk [6] https://youtu.be/a43OhfaxPOg [7] https://youtu.be/QS8t88x9oyc [8] https://youtu.be/nLwy5TWuamU [9] https://youtu.be/zQ3doeFbEwM [10] https://youtu.be/QhT5YS1eTOc [11] https://youtu.be/pLUUO_vEyZY [12] https://youtu.be/3_GHoJ6-gVg [13] https://youtu.be/z9jA5Sia_D8 [14] https://youtu.be/3mWTH32L-is