Our students relieved stress and met nature with canoeing in Beykoz

Üsküdar University students had the opportunity to get away from their stress by meeting with nature and sea sports in the event organized by the Department of Health, Culture and Sports at Beykoz Municipality Water Sports Center. Held on March 29, 2024, the event attracted great interest among young people.

A group of 40 people participated in the event organized with the support of Beykoz Municipality. The young people met at the designated gathering point and reached the Water Sports Center by specially arranged buses.

The event started with the introduction and training of canoeing guided by expert instructors. While learning the intricacies of canoeing, the participants embarked on a pleasant journey in the cool waters of the sea. In the event, which was divided into two groups and worked with a rotation system, each group left its place to the other group after completing its adventure in the sea.

During the event, which lasted for 2 hours in total, the young people forgot their stress and spent time in touch with nature. Enjoying canoeing accompanied by the cool breeze of the wind in the sea, the participants felt the peace of being together and in contact with nature.

At the end of the event, the participants emphasized the importance of physical activity and meeting with nature and stated that they had a unique experience. It was stated that the event was an important step towards improving young people's coping skills with stress and increasing their academic performance.