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The possibility of gaining admission into the university after secondary school can be exciting, as the possibility of a much anticipated National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployment notice in Nigeria. What will one do? What adventures lie in store? What should one need? And how will it all turn out? Applying for a university admission after Secondary school is a huge life changer and can come with a lot of unexpected challenges. If you’ve been at home for some time now, since O level, and you’re thinking of what to expect, here are some questions to ask yourself. Why do you want to study? Once upon a time, having O level certificate was enough to provide you with a comfortable life. But that time has passed now and it seemed almost impossible to get a good job without a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Wherever you left off your education, irrespective of how long it has been, if you want to get back to study, giving some of these reasons, that is, dissatisfaction with life, to open up more opportunities, to improve yourself, to set an example for others, to improve your job performance, to advance your career, to get a promotion etc. Please make sure it is for the right reasons. Do you have a passion for the intended course of study? This by far, is one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself. If you are going to invest your time, money, and future into a degree Programmeme, be sure you like it. Getting a Degree, is a huge commitment and will undoubtedly shape your career for the rest of your life. Whatever degree you choose to pursue, be sure it’s something you have a passion for and can imagine yourself loving for a long time. How will you foot the bill? Getting a degree is not a cheap endeavour. If you don’t have the finance to undertake such a project, or don’t have the scholarship offered yet, it can seem frightening and may distract you from the cause of your studies. If you don’t have anyone committed to footing the bills for you, be prepared to take the cost on yourself. Finally, the decision to be in a university is a tough but important one to make. Therefore, before you dive into a degree Programmeme, it’s important to have all the answers to the ‘whys’. Best wishes…

The 2022 Music & Theater Club day of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) took a new turn in developing and nurturing the creative potential of students besides their academic activities. The club premiered a movie titled “SADIYA”. The cast of the movie were students from different departments of the University.

Kano’s first international private university, Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) is set to hold matriculation ceremonies for the academic years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022. Licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in May 2018, the matriculation ceremony will be the second in the history of the University in Nigeria. I would be recalled that while the COVID-19 lockdown delayed the formalization process for the 2019/2020 students, the 2022 Matriculation will consolidate the formalization of students of three academic sessions. The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V. V made this known on Wednesday, March 4th, 2022, during a meeting with stakeholders of the University and the Matriculation Committee, where he unveiled the plans and goals for the University’s second matriculation ceremony. Prof. Ajith stated that “With the evolvement of education after the Covid-19 lockdown, institutions of higher learning must learn to involve students in public gatherings to boost their potential as well as their confidence. He assured the matriculation committee, of the imperative for all staff to be carried along to ensure the smooth running of the impending event. He posited that some of the University’ students, would be involved in the execution of the event to engrave the spirit of matriculation. According to him, the quality of leadership and administrative governance put in place in Skyline University Nigeria will engage the students of the University to work and create a higher impact on students’ career development. He added that the University is ready to work with all professionals ready to set goals laid out for the future of Skyline University Nigeria. Congratulations and best wishes to the matriculating students!

Life can be unpredictably tough and lonely sometimes when you don’t have the right company of friends or haven’t taken the time to build a network of your own. It can as well be overwhelming and boring without the right company of friends to walk with. But, life can be a smooth ride, if you have the right place and community of students and friends to walk with, students and others who understand what you are going through and work through life together. Skyline University Nigeria has a large community of students receiving support and sharing good news and excitement as well as support for anxiety and stress. On the campus, students can easily meet supportive individuals including students, members of the students’ service department, as well as faculty members. These are people who care and want to help. Be it the fear of exams or the excitement of meeting someone new, in the University community, you are not alone. There is always a safe place to reach out and become part of a real lifeline for other students who might be joining for the first time. No judgment, no bullying, just people who understand you and want to see you succeed. Here are other pecks students tend to enjoy; free support when you need it, a multicultural audience connecting the students globally and meet friendly people

Just like the start of any new adventure, every undergraduate started the academic journey with some aspirations and dreams that they wished to accomplish. The undergraduate years promised new opportunities and experiences. Hence, the desire to set achievable goals to study productively while also staying mentally and physically healthy. To stay positive and productive, therefore, one will have to really plan out their day. For example, map out one or two things that you will like to achieve in a day, a week, or for the semester. It’s possible for students to feel overwhelmed with work at the start of the semester but goal setting will help you feel a sense of accomplishment of having achieved something you’ve planned all along. This attitude will help you contribute significantly to a more positive mindset and boost your study efficiency. In addition, after every study, ensure you have covered every learning outcome listed in the study guide of your respective courses by taking notes from multi-volume textbooks and jotting down important points. This move will help you to understand and link content and to identify certain topics that you find hitherto, more challenging. Students can ask for immediate help either from their peers or their faculty if it is needed. This technique is especially helpful to reduce stress, fight fatigue and enhance productivity levels. Students first need to recognize that they need help, and then they need to know that they’ll be supported when they ask for it. Finally, avoid procrastination and make sure you are taking a lot of breaks and being kind to yourself for making all the sacrifices. After all, after every hard work, comes a reward.

At the beginning of every academic journey, while education seemed like the stepping stone toward helping one achieve their dream, it is ok to feel discouraged sometimes but equally important is the desire and zeal to keep going strong until you can meet your end goal. Abiding by one’s study objectives is a tough decision to make and even tougher to abide by. At the end of the day, everything will work out if you remain focused on the end objective. Here are some tips to help you stay focused on your study objectives and inspire you to complete your studies. Imagine It Each time you feel discouraged about things not going your way, try to stay motivated through visualization. People say, if you can learn to imagine it, you can achieve it. So, in such cases, you can close your eyes and see yourself graduating from the University in the time assigned as per your completion schedule. You can imagine your names being called among the graduates and seeing yourself walk down the convocation arena a victor. Plan your day as per your schedule Many times, students may decide to study but their strengths may decide to do differently. It’s important to be the master of your time and plan your day as per your schedule and not by your strengths. Give studies your priority in terms of timing and whatever time was left, can be allocated to other extra-curricular activities, such as the students club, and volunteering activities, among other campus Programmemes. Let your vision be the one thing that kept you going The one thing that should keep you going should be your vision and your goals, what you aimed to achieve within the next four years of your study period at the University. When you get up in the middle of the night to study, say to yourself, that you are making this sacrifice for the greater good. Needless to say, this move has guided many people to manage their studies well. Though some people may submit their assignments at the last minute, what should matter is that they are able to meet all submission deadlines.