From My Desk

Photo source: www.ghaniantimes.com.gh "The choices you make in your life will make your life. Choose wisely. ” - Michael Josephson    Owing to a couple of challenges I faced during and after my university education, I resolved to provide viable and workable ideas that will guide and inspire young people to sail through the difficulties akin to that stage of life. I have written several articles towards this end that have been published on several websites, blogs, newspaper publications, and magazines.               A couple of weeks back, I received an email from one of my readers that brought to the fore some interesting perspectives. Consequently, I decided to include his email in my next blog. This post is in pursuance of this resolve. These, I must emphasize are perspectives from a reader. I may or may not subscribe to the entirety of his write up but I trust that he shares some interesting insigh...

Image source: faze.ca For the many students who complete senior high school, a relatively small number make it to the university and other institutions of higher learning. The vast majority of graduates from the nation`s institutions of higher learning are faced with the challenge of unemployment. You obviously do not want to be a part of the statistics of unemployment. I will show you what you need to know and do to make the most of the opportunities afforded as a part of the university community. Have a clear set of goals Setting goals is a critical ingredient for sustainable success in any given field. It is prudent to have well thought-through goals for your academic pursuits and other facets of your life. Be clear on what you want to achieve within the short term (for every semester or trimester) and the long term (the entirety of your days in the university and beyond). You may aim at completing all your term papers within the schedule? Write it down. Be set...