Back on Track
In preparation for the opening of the academic school year on January 14, 2024, a special program was launched this week at the Technion that will facilitate and assist all students, and especially the reserve officers, to return to routine as easily as possible
Mindfulness as a tool to reduce stress and tension, a shared singing space, laughter and movement therapy, playing the drums. These are some of the activities initiated by the Dean of Students Office and the Technion Student Association (AST) as part of the “Back on Track” program. This program is one of the unique initiatives inorganizing academic year and its purpose is to make it easier for all students to return to campus. Other workshops to be held as part of the program are storytelling for the world of work, art workshops and guided imagination, learning strategies and time management, building a career in a changing world and experiences from a trip to Everest
Students in a workshop for making decorative inspirational signs
“We are in the midst of a war for our existence,” said Dean of Students Prof. Ayelet Fishman. “Many of our students are still serving in the reserves and I send them all our support and hugs from here. It is important for me to emphasize that we will do everything to help all of you to integrate back into your studies upon your return to campus. The Technion wishes you a soft landing and a fruitful academic year to all students and especially to all students from the reserve services. We are waiting for you all on campus.”
Students in a common poetry space
In the months since the outbreak of the war, thousands of Technion students have served in the reserves, called up by order 8, in addition to many members of the academic and administrative and teaching staff. Since the outbreak of the war, the Technion has done everything it can to support them. With the help of friends of the Technion in Israel and around the world, a special aid fund was established, which enabled the Technion to grant each of these students 6,000 shekels to help them with the various payments related to the Technion. In addition, a series of academic and other adjustments were established, including extended adjustments .for those recruited in Order 8 for the “Iron Swords” War
Students in a yoga session
The “Back on Track” program takes place from December 24th to January 11th under the leadership of the Dean of Students Office. It will help the students, and especially the reservists, to return to routine as smoothly as possible, to refresh and to fill the gaps. Every day, workshops and activities will be held on campus between 10:30 and 15:00, and in the afternoon, Zoom lectures by experts from various fields will be held. Participation is based on available space and there is no pre-registration.
Students in a workshop for learning time management strategies
For the full program of activities click here.