Dubai: New programme to help university students live independently

Dubai: New programme to help university students live independently

A new programme to prepare college-bound students for independent living will be launched in Dubai soon.

In light of this news, and as students gear up for the fall semester this August, several parents reiterate that living away from home can be emotionally challenging for many students.

More curated programs targeted for university-bound students should address issues like homesickness, stress management, building social connections, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Simple things such as managing finances, budgeting, cooking, laundry, and maintaining personal hygiene are fundamental for students to become self-sufficient and handle their day-to-day responsibilities effectively as they become college bound.

Malaysian expat Siti Abang whose daughter left for the varsity last year says, “One good learning in such institutes could be to help children keep the right focus and strike the right balance between academics and also enjoy life at the same time."

Parents say training programmes that can awaken self-awareness can at times help their wards to be guided in their decisions and actions during their university journey.

Another parent, Madhulika Chatterjee, whose son went to University of Warwick a few years ago, says, "This is a critical phase in most families and each one does it their own way. There are things that