Lecture Free Week And Tips For Examinations – Akinfenwa Olaitan

Unavoidably, we are coming face to face with exams. Also, lecture-free week starts next week. We all know how this seems to be the fastest week of all but here are a few tips you should know as you study for exams during the lecture free week.

1) Set goals: As obvious as this may seem, many of us fail to set achievable goals for studying. Don't just rush head-on into the week without setting specific time for studies, resting, eating and all. Make a to-do list as this would help you stay committed to each task.

2) Make a study timetable: This would help you know what exactly you need to study per day. If you don't do that, your enormous workload might overwhelm you. A personal timetable will ensure you study one course at a time.

3) Designate a 'sacred' place for studying: We all know that there are so many jacking places here on campus. So, find a place that suits you most- whether the library, or ODLT, or any other lecture theatre, or even our own amphitheatre (one of my favorite places actually, lol). Studies have shown that this will automatically prime your brain and rev it into study mode.

4) Find out more about the exam: Try to find out about the exam you're preparing for, and what format it will take. It could be an essay test, multiple choice questions or short answer questions. Find out about the lecturer's grading system and how he or she likes the questions answered. Not all lecturers are interested in a display of intelligence. Some want only what they gave in class. Know your lecturers.

5) Turn off the phone: Replying chats, emails and all forms of social media are distractions! So turn off your phone to avoid distractions. Your chats can wait till you're done studying.

6) Take regular study breaks: Studying for twelve hours at a stretch is not the smartest way to go. Take breaks, take a walk and take a snack. This will help you study better with less stress.

7) Join a study group: Studying with friends will boost your ability to retain information. You tend to remember what you discussed with your friends. It will go a long way to help you in the exam hall.

8) Teach what you have learnt:  Explaining what you have studied to others is a very good way of committing it to memory. You verify if you really understand when you learnt when you say it out loud instead of simply reading.

9) Treat past questions: For us here in OAU, we know how important this is. Some lecturers repeat questions. Besides, you get familiar with how questions come when you practice past questions.

10) Be prepared: Finally, be prepared in every way before the exam. Be well rested and do not skip your meals. Don't stay up all night and don't be so anxious before the exam. Be prayerful and be confident. Enjoy the lecture-free week as much as you can. Success is attainable, even in OAU. I wish you all the very best.


(Akinfenwa Olaitan is a student of the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University and a member of the OAU Peeps Team)

Young Entrepreneurs To Get Capital At The Meet Up Today

Several entrepreneurs will be going home with funds for investment today as StartUp Nation Africa is set to pitch business and investors at The Meet Up.

The Meet Up, which is the first of its kind, began weeks ago with the application of interested businesses and shortlisting. The shortlisted businesses would however be presenting their businesses to prospective investors today. The businesses stand a chance to win between N100,000 and N5 million in capital.

OAU Reinstates Student's Union Activities

Today, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University announced the reinstatement of the Student's Union activities, barely 11 months it was suspended.

In a statement signed by Mr S. O. Adeyefa on behalf of the University Registrar and obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency, the management informed "the generality of the students of the University and the entire University Community that the order of suspension of the activities of the Student's Union by the University Authorities via a Release Ref. Ro. 2/Vol. Vi./180 dated 3rd December 2015 has been lifted."

"Consequently, the process of elections of new Student's Union Officials can now commence. All students are reminded that their conduct individually and as an organized group must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the Students Matriculation Oath, Code of Conduct for the University Community, and the Laws of the Country before, during and after elections," the statement read further.

It will be recalled that the Student's Union was suspended towards the end of the tenure of the former Vice Chancellor, Bamitale Omole. Subsequently, three officers, including the President, Secretary General and Public Relations Officer of the Union were rusticated for up to semesters.

The emergence of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Anthony Elujoba came with the VC's promises to look into the circumstances surrounding the Union officers' suspension and the Union activities' suspension.

Some weeks later, the suspended officers of the Union were reinstated.

History Students Visit Ooni's Palace, Oranmiyan's Staff

The 200 level students of the Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, on Tuesday, 25th October 2016, embarked on a historical visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife and the Oke Oran mountain, Ife where it is believed that the founder of Yoruba race, Oduduwa, descended upon His arrival to this world.

The tour was arranged to enable students offering History of Nigeria comprehend and grasp some intricacies of the course. According to some of the students who participated in the trip, the journey to Ooni's palace was a historical one. To aid comprehension of the creationist stories and mysteries that surround the evolution of Yoruba race, the lecture handling the course Dr. Amusa arranged a visit to the palace of his imperial Majesty, Oba Ogunwusi Ojaja.

At the end of the visit to palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oke Oran Ife mountain, Oranmiyan Staff and other historical places that have relevance to the course, many more students expressed their satisfaction and commended the organizer of the trip.

JAMB To Scrap Uniform Cut-off Points For Universities

By Punch Newspaper

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has hinted that it may cancel the use of uniform cut-off points for admitting candidates that took the Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The issue of cut-off marks as currently being used for admission, it said, should be subjected to national debate by stakeholders.

The Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, gave the indication in a statement he issued on behalf of its Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, on Sunday evening in Abuja.

He said a situation where universities, polytechnics and colleges of education were subjected to the same cut-off marks was no longer tenable because it prevented the institutions from admitting candidates of their choice.

Tertiary institutions, he sated, should be allowed to determine the kind of candidates they want to admit.

He added that there was an urgent need to reconsider the current cut-off point of 180 for admission in order to strengthen access to education, particularly for the less-privileged.

Benjamin said, “The uniformity of cut-off marks doesn’t make any sense when colleges (of education) and polytechnics admit for national certificate of education and diplomas, while universities admit for degrees.

Yet, we subject them to the same cut-off marks, thereby starving these tiers of institutions from admitting candidates who, if not engaged, may likely become easy prey to social vices.

“This means that if a University wants 250 as minimum cut-off marks, why not? And if another wants less so be it. If a Polytechnic like YABATECH (Yaba College of Technology) wants 250 as cut-off marks, let them admit and if Gboko Polytechnic in Benue State where I come from wants less than 200, let them admit.

“Institutions should be known for their individual quality and not collective standards. This will foster positive competition for the overall good of our tertiary institutions. It is critical for all notable stakeholders to rethink the issue of cut-off marks.

“I am calling for a national debate on the propriety of cut off marks; institutions should be allowed to determine the kind of candidates they want.”
JAMB also expressed worry over the class opportunities as it affects the distribution of admission resources.

The organisation said, “The rich have multiple opportunities which include going abroad for studies while the poor only have the opportunity of struggling for the scarce spaces here.

“They come back and they are integrated while the poor can’t afford it and are forever denied the opportunity of education. Let institutions admit what they want according to their needs.”

JAMB urged Nigerians to look at the decision critically for it to take action that would be for the good of the education sector.

Sunday Style With Ella

Ibukun

Femi

Ronke

Eniola

Dahunsi

Jasmine

'Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy.'

     Of Course no one wants to go to church looking grumpy. Moreover in this 21st century, you don't have to wear an overall and a scarf to look holy to church, Hence, the emergence of the "HOLY SLAYERS". Lol, thats what i call them.

     The Fashion Section of OAU Peeps News Agency has now introduced Sunday Style, an avenue to showcase the 'sunday style' of Great Ife.

For this week, we would be checking out a few people and their choices.

1) Blazers:- It doesn't have to be a formal occasion before you wear a blazers. Sometimes I even think it's the casual sibling of the suit. Well, Jasmine looked simply sassy on it. Yeah, no pattern whatsoever, no tight pants and simple colours yet she looked good.
   
You wanna take it a step higher, you can wear it on a patterned camisole tucked into a straight tight skirt with a pair of heels like Ibukun did. That's literally a killer outfit.
           
2) Lacy Dresses:- Some time before the new age, it was only worn to owambes but now, its used in really adorable ways and you ask yourself, "was this the lace material I didn't like to use when I was much younger?" Well, yes it is. Every girl loves a dress, even the guys can't take their eyes easily off a girl on a dress. No matter what, it brings out the chic in a babe, As we can see in the pretty girls, Eniola and Ronke. It can be either a fitted free dress or tight-fitted one. Either way, with the right combination, you are good to go
   
3) Sweaters:- So it's sunny but who says you can't still rock the sweater. Now for a classy man, you can add it to a shirt and a pair of suit pants. To add a lil spice, use it with a pair of jeans and even shorts. Who says you can't be formal on a sweater, try adding a tie with a pair of leather shoes. Dahunsi and Femi certainly didn't make a mistake  with the combinations, remember no pattern on pattern.

That's all for this week guys. Have a blessed week!

(Ella is a student of the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife and a fashion and lifestyle writer on the OAU Peeps Team)

ANUNSA, JCI, Other Organisations Team Up To Clean OAU

The much anticipated OAU Campus Clean Up organised by Passion House and Clean Up Nigeria was held on Saturday, 22nd October, 2016. The event featured quite a number of non-governmental organisations and Volunteers from the Obafemi Awolowo University.

The event, which was birthed from a need to have a clean and hygienic environment, experienced a massive turn out from students who were volunteers. It was a great time as members of Organizations like ANUNSA OAU, ECOMSA OAU, OAU Cyclist Club, JCI OAU, Susty Vibe, Passion House, NESREA Osun State and Volunteers teamed up to embark on the cleaning event.

In his words, while speaking to our correspondent, the Executive Director of Passion House and Convener of Cleanup Nigeria Project, Mr Alex Akhigbe, said "the OAU campus clean up project is the first University clean up project his organization will organize and it was organized to gear students and youths up to be active citizens and agent of positive change in their communities and further drive the message of having a clean and hygienic environment and a pollution-free environment". He then appreciated the effort of all volunteers and organizations that graced and supported the event. He further explained that CleanUp Nigeria has done clean up projects in communities such as Ketu, Makoko, Ajegunle and a host of other communities.

The event saw volunteers move out enmass to different halls of residence and Academic area of the citadel of learning. It involved massive clean up and Sanitation of the nooks and crannies of OAU and youths took action in actualizing goal 3 and 6 of Sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Participants were given Green certificates at the end of the the whole event. After which the huge waste collected during the process was disposed appropriately, however the campaign to have a clean and hygienic environment continues as the organisers continue to preach dumping of waste in waste bins and appropriately.