Ashesi is an amazing school. If you are looking for an African school that gives you the chance to meet students from all over the continent, share ideas with open-minded people and build a community. This is the school for you. Though it has a small campus size compared to other universities, you never truly feel like you have explored all the corners of the school because there is always a new spot to be found. It has a very serene environment, and the lecturers really care about you succeeding in your major. In all my life, these are some of the teachers who have the most passion for what they do. The school pride’s itself in producing ethical leaders, something that is becoming a huge challenge in the Ghanaian culture, and it’s one of the things I love most about it. However, the university is far from perfect. There are a lot of things that can be improved, like the engineering curriculum, which keeps changing every few years due to many reasons, there is a low diversity of meals as well, and foreign students are forced to adapt to the Ghanaian cuisine and limit themselves to the one or two meals that they find tasty. Like any other institution, it has its good and bad sides. However, I would not trade anything for the experiences I have had, the people I have met and the person I am becoming because of Ashesi. It would be amazing to have you join us on campus.

My favourite course in Ashesi was the Data Science Class. I had read a lot about Data Science and Machine Learning, even before I knew the course was running. So, I expected the course to be worth studying, a lot of reading, and some level of coding. The course was very detailed, and the lecturer took his time to expose us to real situations on how the course is applied. The coding part of the course was worth learning, drawing graphs, making deductions, and drawing conclusions. The course was one I would recommend to any student in Ashesi. The African Pop Culture class lecturer – I enjoyed every part of his explanation, giving students a better picture of the course. He also challenged us to ask questions and share our opinions.
The former lecturer of the Multi-Variable Calculus class – some topics were quite confusing. His teaching methods were not the best in explaining some complex cases. This affected the performance of some students. My student life at Ashesi was more about studying and socializing and less about extracurricular activities. The engineering courses were quite heavy, so I was more focused on staying on track. However, I engage in a few extracurricular activities to socialize and have fun on campus. I attended several events, especially during my last years of Ashesi. The culture in Ashesi is a great one; it allows students to start businesses. There are several avenues for students to gain insights and connect with experienced business owners on how to start, market, and scale up a business. It also allows students to discover new talents and gain the confidence to pursue them. The level of tolerance and friendship on campus boosts the relationship with people and will enable students to openly express themselves.
One of the most exciting things that happened to me in Ashesi was the events before matriculation in Ashesi. Before matriculation, we were put in teams to do several activities, so I met new people. We had to brainstorm on certain fun things and play some exciting games. It was nice to see how other teams were having fun and competing. It was nice meeting new people and challenging myself to participate in certain events.
I think more facilities for studying should be added. The Engineering curriculum should be revised to include specific topics. I will give Ashesi an 8/10 because the study facilities are exceptionally resourced for currently run courses. The lecturer to student ratio is the best way to enable students to relate with the lecturer and gives room for students to ask questions. Also, the Faculty interns are always available to assist students. Finally, there are so many avenues for student engagement and extracurricular activities. However, the number of facilities should be increased to cater to the increasing number of students enrolled on an annual basis.