Pursue Academic Excellence, Union Tells UDUS Medical Students

The Healthwing of the National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS-HEALTHWING) have again stressed the need for academic excellence among students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). 

The charge was given during the orientation program held on Sunday for 200-level medical students.

Held at the Department of Nursing Sciences (UDUTH), the event was graced by the presence of students studying health-related disciplines and different association leaders on campus, including Jimoh Awal, the President for the UDUS chapter, Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSA).

Speaking during the event, Olalekan Toheeb Raji, the association's president, advised the 200-level students not to relent. The basis of their stay on campus, he told those in attendance, is to pursue academic excellence by dedication and being of good moral character. 

Citing demands for professionalism, the participants were strongly urged to not only adhere to whatever they are taught in class but also ensure their desire for learning doesn't end on campus.

The same charge, strong resolve is best used, according to participants who spoke with VANGUARD PRESS, to describe the event. 

Beyond being enlightening, Zainab Bamidele, a 100-level student from the School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS), found reasons to socialize during her academic journey. 

An introverted Zainab says, though she's very timid when it comes to communication, her new resolve is to approach and connect with seniors and colleagues when required to gain understanding, however little the challenges.

Similarly, Nafeesah Lukman Omobolanale, a 200-level Pharmacy student, expressed gratitude for being able to discover what could be linked to the failures the facilitators discussed.

Omobolanale said she learnt how to understand herself better, as she's not the type that couldn't read through for more than four hours. 

Seen one way, she noted that the orientation taught her how to be consistent and avoid getting worked out.

When asked about what she recalled most, she referenced the efforts of a 300-level female student named Khadijah, who won a laptop in an essay competition, among many others known for their academic recognition.