MY MOMENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO

Dear Mummy, I am very pleased to share with you my first semester experience in the University of Uyo.

The University of Uyo is an educational institution which is widely recognised in Nigeria. It is located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state and was established on October 1, 1991. It has 12 faculties and 76 departments including Mechanical Engineering which I study. My university has been my first choice because I believe that it has the ability to provide the quality education I needed.

      On my arrival in the college, I felt very nervous because it was first day. I was determined to be the best in everything I was to do.  At first I didn't know how to get to classes, I had to ask one student or the other about the building where I was to receive lectures. It was a very difficult day because I had  to search for the school time table and locate the various lecture hall. At the ending of the day, I left school without attending a lecture. Time after time, I started coping with the school activities . During the first week, I had to present all my documents for the financial , departmental and faculty officers to sign before I proceed into the registration of courses . It was a bit stressful and time consuming because I had to queue for about to hours before it gets to my turn. I also purchased some text books necessary for my course, together with some writing and drawing materials and lab coat used in the laboratory to carry out

 practicals.

      My stay at the college has really created a positive impact in my life. I saw a huge difference between secondary school and a higher institution. There I learnt listening skills and note taking which required more skills, focus and concentration. I also learnt how to make my own note and also effective studying skills. I spent most of my leisure hours in the library and attended night classes.

     On the 16th of April marked our matriculation ceremony which went well. The vice-chancellor Prof. Mrs Comfort Ekpo disclosed in her speech that not fewer than 7691 students were admitted last year into the institution. The vice chancellor speech was followed by our declaration as a student. It was a very huge ceremony whereby Parents froms different home came to cheer up their celebrants. A week after the matriculation was , It was back to bussiness , we were given term papers and projects to do some research and submit at a given period of time. The test later came  up and I put more effort in my studies. The test was followed up by the first semester examinations which was concluded with the physics examination. This is my experience in the first semester in the university.

       Once again , Thank you Mummy for giving me the priviledge to be at this level of education. You are truely a blessing to Me and the nation. May the Lord continue to stregthen you and the Joan Agha Foundation as you continue to do his works.

--Hope Camillus

JAF Scholarship Beneficiary