This study, titled "Thriving Amidst Change: Students' Resilience in Adapting to the New Normal in Saudi Arabia During the Covid-19 Pandemic," investigates the adaptive strategies employed by students in Saudi Arabia in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews, the research aims to capture the diverse experiences, coping mechanisms, and success stories of students navigating the disruptions in education. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of students' resilience and the strategies that foster effective learning in the evolving educational landscape shaped by the pandemic.

Adaptation, Resilience, New Normal, Education

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