A doctoral defense is something many candidates look forward to. At the same time, it can be a source of anxiety. When doctoral researchers are asked before their defense, like first graders, How are you feeling? Are you nervous yet? it would be great if more could answer: Yes, I am nervous—and that’s a good thing! Feeling nervous is both natural and often helpful. However, if the anxiety feels overwhelming, there is no need to cope with it alone. Support is available. In therapy, feelings of nervousness and the experiences associated with them can be explored and better understood.
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In our quest to bolster student well-being, we’ve adapted the well-known concept in organizational psychology – job crafting – and applied it to higher education
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The intention of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, IDAHOBIT, is to make visible the discrimination of LGBTIQA+ people and factors that still stand in the way of their equal rights. At Nyyti, we want campuses, where everyone can feel safe, seen and recognized as a valued part of the community.
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Every one of us knows what the experience of loneliness can feel like. Despite this, the experience may involve strong feelings of guilt or shame.
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We are often afraid of making the wrong choices concerning our field of education or jobs. Many people are worried about finding employment in their chosen field.
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Friendship does not get created on its own, but requires input from both parties in the relationship. In practice, this means initiative, time spent together and interest in the other party. This is true for both parties. If any of these elements are missing, the friendship will not deepen.
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Delaying, procrastination, postponing tasks. For most of us, these words have a negative feel. Procrastination is sometimes understood as not getting anything done, which definitely sounds undesirable.  So, we think it is counterproductive and that it is a weakness in us as individuals, and that we should get rid of it altogether.  
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Self-compassion is a compassionate attitude towards ourselves, especially when we’re having a hard time. Self-compassionate people talk to themselves in the same way as they would talk to a friend.
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When you move to another city to study, it’s likely that there are others who have moved, too. Even though the beginning of your studies might be the easiest time to make new friends, it’s not the only time.
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