The Centre for Research, Advocacy and Documentation is urging students of the University of Cape Coast to adopt healthy living habits and desist from late-night learning during examination periods.
Speaking in an interview with ATLFM NEWS, a coordinator at CEGRAD, UCC, Dr. Theresah Patrine Ennin advised students to have enough rest, drink lots of water, eat well by adding fruits to their diet, exercise, and practice good hygiene during the end of semester examination.
Students on campus began the 2022/2023 first semester examinations on April 11, 2023, with the last set of papers to be written on April 28, 2023.
Dr. Theresah Patrine Ennin notes that students heeding the advice given by CEGRAD will help them to stay fit to write the exams with a sound mind.
She indicated that staying up all night to learn could have long-term effects on their health and sleeping patterns.
Dr. Patrine Ennin also urged examination invigilators to pay attention to students with special needs and to help students who appear tensed during the examination to relax by prepping them emotionally and mentally.
Meanwhile, a research fellow at CEGRAD, UCC, Dr. Amanda Odoi has advised students to stay away from toxic relationships since this can prevent them from concentrating on their studies.
“Many people are coming to the examination room with a lot of anxiety already. So, it is your responsibility to reduce the level of stress that they are on…shouting on them increases their anxiety and it doesn’t other well for the outcome… pay special attention to those with special needs, especially our nursing and pregnant women.”
She also pleaded with students who for some reason study deep into the night to always move in groups to prevent being victims of robbery.
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Source: Comfort Sweety Hayford/ATLFMNEWS
