A Year of Discovery: Your First Year at Dar Al-Hekma
As a new student, the first year of college can be overwhelming; I mean, I still remember my first day of college and the mix of excitement and fear swirling in my head as if it were yesterday. I bet many of you can relate, but at Dar Al-Hekma University, you’ll find a supportive community to help you navigate this change.
As a freshman, you have a world of opportunities waiting for you. To help you make the most of your time here, DAH offers a variety of programs designed to support your academic and personal growth. From your first year to graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your passions, develop your skills, and make lifelong friendships. Ready to kickstart your adventure? Check out these amazing programs and activities that align with your goals.
Creativity and Orientation Program
The next three or four years of your academic journey will be significantly influenced by your first-year experience. That’s why attending the orientation program is an excellent opportunity to make the most of that year and launch your journey on a solid footing. Remember, your first year is not just a starting point but a foundation for your future success.
This program is designed with extra care to work as an icebreaker. Here, you will work in teams to achieve a specific goal. This experience will equip you with the tools to become a confident, innovative, and successful leader.
DAH’s professional team of international and local trainers offers state-of-the-art teaching methods and enjoyable, interactive activities that ignite your unique strengths, develop critical thinking skills, and teach you how to approach challenges creatively.
As a new member of the Dar Al-Hekma community, your participation in the Creativity and Orientation Program is mandatory, but there’s nothing to worry about as this program is set to empower you to thrive in today’s dynamic world.
Dar AL-Quran
Dar Al-Quran at DAH offers various courses in Quran studies, including memorization, correcting recitation, learning the rules of Tajweed, and learning more about Quranic poems related to the Quran. The classes are taught by female professors who specialize in the Holy Quran and its sciences. Their innovative teaching methods make Quranic study accessible and enjoyable for all students.
Students Activities
From local events and workshops to global explorations, DAH has a calendar full of enjoyable and educational activities waiting for you.
Events
Every year, students at Dar Al-Hekma University get the unique opportunity to attend a wide range of events such as Student Council Election Day, Sports Tournaments, Saudi National Volunteer Day, Annual Clubs Fair, Ramadan Keswa Bazaar, DAH Annual Bazaar, and many more.
Workshops
During your academic years at DAH, you can enjoy a diverse selection of workshops in different fields, such as the Chalhoub Workshops, Career Fair Workshops, Ethics and Community Engagement Workshops, and Sports Hour Workshops.
Trips
Fulfilling its mission to graduate leaders who can make positive changes in Saudi Arabia, DAH gives its students a great chance to go on field trips that help them bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. By leaving the classroom, students can witness firsthand how classroom concepts are demonstrated in the real world.
Sports and Fitness
Dar Al-Hekma University takes sports and fitness very seriously, as it believes there is no healthy mind without a healthy body and vice versa. That is why DAH is dedicated to enriching both sides of its students’ lives during their time there.
Additionally, DAH understands that the pressures of academic life can be overwhelming, which is why it prioritizes not only the physical health of the students but their mental well-being as well. Regular participation in sports and fitness activities has been shown to reduce stress and improve our mood. Thus, by encouraging students to stay active, it helps them maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Dar Al-Hekma University offers a wide range of sports teams that you can join, including Volleyball, Billiards, Table Tennis, Hula Hoop, Taekwondo, Cheerleading, Jump Rope, Badminton, Flexibility, Roller Skate, Basketball, and Tennis Futsal.
It also encourages its students to participate in healthy internal and local competitions to empower their confidence and build more relationships outside their circle.