As you prepare for postgraduate (PG) studies, you may be experiencing a mixture of emotions.
Anticipating Changes
You probably feel both excited and apprehensive towards entering this new phase in your life, which could be very different from your undergraduate years in the following ways:
The PG enjoys greater autonomy and independence but needs to exercise even greater self-discipline in managing daily living, emotions, studies, relationships, etc….
Wellness and Counselling Centre (WACC) of the Office of Student Affairs has been established primarily to help students to overcome psychological barriers and difficulties, which may impede their functioning, adjustment and personal development. Through this page, we hope to be able to clarify some of the common myths and misconceptions as well as help students gain a deeper understanding of the true nature and goals of psychological counselling.…
Entering university is a significant milestone for most students. You may feel excited towards your new experiences; yet setbacks or adversities may also come unexpectedly. For example, having conflicts with roommates, working on a group project with a free-rider or struggling with studies and internship. In facing life’s challenges,…
At certain points of life, we might wish to try some new experiences while some may be afraid of making changes. Self-confidence might play a role in this difference. Self-confidence is about the personal perception of our abilities and our perceived impression on how we come across to others.…
