Shut all distractions, concentrate on academic work …Prof. Mireku advises freshers
In order to build the abilities necessary for either personal or professional growth in their chosen field, freshmen at Wisconsin University College Ghana have been instructed to shut out all distractions, as they begin a new academic adventure.
The guidance was given by the university’s president, Professor Obeng Mireku, who advised them to follow principles like accountability, teamwork, and excellence in their undertakings and see obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than as obstacles to be overcome.
“Remember, anything worth doing is worth doing well. Take pride in your work. Focus on your goals and persevere.
Every hour you invest in studies, every lesson that you learn brings you closer to your dreams. Stay committed, work hard and believe in yourself. The future is bright and it is yours to shape,” he added.
He was speaking at the university’s 20th maticulation ceremony held in Accra on Saturday, to initiate a total of 2,939 students to pursue various fields of study in Accra and Kumasi campuses, the female students constituted 78.26 per cent, representing 2,300.
Prof. Mireku emphasised that Wisconsin was growing and prospering during a period where many private institutions across the country struggled to stay afloat.
He cited several accomplishments of the university, such as the creation of a cutting-edge Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Laboratory authorised by the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) and the launch of brand-new master’s degrees like the MSc in Nursing, to support his claims.
“The University hosts a state-of-the-art facilities, including a well-stocked library, radio broadcasting studio, nursing skills laboratory, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IT laboratories and a law-abiding court,” he stated.
He underlined that these facilities were evidence of the high calibre of education the school offers, since graduates in fields including economics, law, nursing, business, communications, cybersecurity, and IT were doing well locally and having a significant influence worldwide.
“For example, recently in the USA, Walter Tritunia won a certificate of distinction with a GPA of 3.97 in his MSc Cybersecurity programme. And then, in 2023, 65 Wisconsin law graduates were called to the Ghana Bar by the Ghana School of Law, doubling the previous year’s number. This is the highest in the entire country in terms of percentage of students from a single university,” the President noted.
Moreover, Prof. Mireku reminded the matriculants that hard work, integrity, and dedication were necessary for success and urged them to embrace challenges, participate in extracurricular activities, and engage actively in their studies as these would help them become well-rounded individuals.
BY CECILIA LAGBA YADA
