Numerous studies therefore aim to identify the most reliable predictive factors, to improve students' ability to deal with the challenges they face during their higher education journey. According to research, three factors that contribute most to student success are emotional intelligence, environmental supports, and self-management skills. First and foremost, emotional intelligence is the single largest contributor to student success. Salovey and Mayer, who introduced the concept of emotional intelligence (EI), refer to EI as the ability to perceive, use, understand and manage emotions (2). Mastering emotions is important in every area of ​​life, everyone knows how strong emotions, if not controlled, can influence the ability to think clearly, and consequently lead to making bad decisions. In this regard, Goleman highlighted how emotional intelligence has an important role in student success and how cognitive intelligence (IQ) accounts for no more than 20% (34). A successful student knows their limits and is able to ask for help to overcome them