University of Ghana has been a great institution of learning, producing great leaders and talents. I like the architecture of the institution and the feet it has gained over the years worldwide as well as the programmes being offered however a critical look has to be taken at the courses offered within each rogram as some are outdated and new areas or subjects of learning can be introduced. A more practical approach at what is taught within the Arts will also go a long way to help.

I pursued my BA in Sociology at UG and the program was great! UG has required courses such as Academic Writing, Science and technology, and Numeracy Skills that supplemented my main program. These courses equipped with me sharp writing skills but also opened my mind to efficiently engage in my sociology program. There are many groups on campus that provide students with practical experience. Student groups provide peer counselling, advocate for sexual human rights, and organize educational trips, among others. These experiences spice up student lives on Campus and they broaden your scope beyond the classroom knowledge.
However, there is one thing that can be done to improve the student experience at UG. There is not much engagement between lecturers and students. What I mean is that there seems to be a big gap between students and lecturers such that most students are unable to reach out to them. I think there should be departmental informal socialization once a week where students and lecturers can sit to chat informally and maybe have some finger foods and drinks. This can break the barrier between students and lecturers.

I liked how diverse the classes were as they made shared opinions richer. I was lucky to have professors who were genuinely interested in my progress. Campus life gave me a whole new outlook on different personalities and how everyone’s experience was uniquely constructed. Leaving school and joining the work pool, I noticed the combination of courses offered to prospective students (which we had little or no control over) limited job prospects or options because, in one way or the other, we lacked the technical or practical know-how needed to compete in an increasingly technical global market.

Classes were interactive and somewhat crowded at times. Social life on campus is quite exciting with different restaurants, shops and hangout spots. The school has close proximity to a mall and a police station so security is top notch.