Tribune News Network
Doha
Under the direction of the Student Affairs Sector at Qatar University (QU), the ‘Discover Your University’ event kicked off in the Student Affairs building at QU. The event brought together various services and university resources to provide essential support for first-year students and newly enrolled students.
This three-day event, held from November 3 to 5 in the university’s Events and Conferences Hall, aimed to introduce new students to academic opportunities, support services, and activities they can benefit from, offering comprehensive guidance on their university journey. The event was organized over three days, with 3 and 4 November dedicated to female students and 5 November reserved for male students.
The event featured participation from a number of QU departments, including academic support services such as Student Learning Support Centre (SLSC), Academic Advising Centre, and the Library, in addition to various professional, psychological, and social support centres.
Notable among these are the Career Development Centre, Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Office, Sports Affairs and Student Activities Departments, The Student Counselling Centre, student clubs, and the Student Representative Board.
These departments aimed to offer a range of services that enrich the student experience, especially for first-year students, enhancing their engagement in campus life and broadening the extracurricular programs offered at QU. Through a blend of informative sessions and interactive experiences, new students were given the opportunity to deeply familiarize themselves with the university environment.
Dr. Mohammad Diab, vice president of Student Affairs at QU, underscored the significance of organizing the "Discover Your University” event, stating, "This event is an exceptional opportunity for students to explore academic support resources, along with extracurricular programs and activities that contribute to developing their skills and personal abilities.
The ‘Discover Your University’ event contributed to QU’s goal of providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment, one that enhances students’ academic experiences and enriches them with activities and interactive programs that cater to their diverse needs.