UNIBEN Freshers Express Frustration Over Transfer from Preferred Courses

Fresh students at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have voiced their frustrations after being transferred from their preferred courses to others, with many expressing disappointment and confusion. One of the most vocal among them is a student who had originally been admitted to study Radiography but was instead reassigned to Home Economics and Education. The student, in a recent post, described the experience as "devastating," adding that the unexpected transfer left them feeling disoriented and unprepared for the change in academic direction.

The transfer, which is being attributed to departmental requirements or quota adjustments, has raised questions about the university’s admission policies and the impact such changes have on students' academic goals. Many of the affected students, like the one in the post, had made their career decisions based on their initial course choices and are now struggling with the uncertainty surrounding their new academic paths.

"UNIBEN has truly thrown me off balance. I was ready to study Radiography, but now I find myself in Home Economics and Education, a field I have no interest in. It's as if my dreams have been derailed," the post lamented.

Students who have experienced similar transfers have been reaching out on social media to share their experiences, expressing concerns about how such abrupt changes could affect their academic performance and future career prospects. Some have called for clearer communication from the university on the criteria used for such transfers and the possibility of reassessing their course placements.