UCC Fresher Shares Her First Impressions After Arriving on Campus: “I Hear They Go for Preps”
- A video of a new student speaking about her expectations as a University of Cape Coast student is trending
- In an interview, some freshers opened up about certain things they had been told about life at the university
- Social media users who commented on the video had varied opinions on the young students’ concerns
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The newly admitted students who officially reported to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) are acclimatising to their new environment.
A video sighted on TikTok showed some students opening up about life at UCC and what they had been told about the university.
Source: TikTok
The first lady who was interviewed expressed delight at having gained admission to study at one of the top universities in the country.
When asked about certain things she had been told about the school, she said with a smile that she was informed that students attend prep.
Another student who was interviewed shared her joy at becoming a UCC student, adding that she had been told that students attend lectures as early as 5:30 a.m.
The third student left the interviewer surprised after stating that she was already stressed, having been on the university campus for just two days.
At the time of writing, the video had generated over 4,000 likes and 40 comments.
Watch the TikTok videos below:
UCC releases 2025/2026 academic calendar
Meanwhile, the 2025/2026 academic calendar for UCC has been made public, providing dates for important academic events.
Matriculation will be organised on February 7, 2026, whereas lectures for newly admitted students will start on January 12, 2026, and end on March 13, 2026.
Source: Facebook
Reactions to expectations of new UCC students
Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have shared their views on the comments made by the newly admitted UCC students.
Yaw Dwarkwaa stated:
"UCC, whether you like it or not, the conditions there will force you to learn. Congrats to you all on your admission to the institution. Valco sweet!"
Vicky opined:
"Baby, preps… Eii, SHS prep, university too preps!"
Val commented:
"Dbee fo) Mba yi Mop3no nt3m ohh… Chale, they… I heard hunger dey, uni no go work for one year before I go wae…"
Seidu Abdulwadud indicated:
"Please, I was trying to look for you but I didn’t see. Are you still available?"
Black Yogot added:
"Two years’ time, na cmo nso kita mic interviewing level hundreds."
ToyRaqell indicated:
"Erm, so far it’s like everybody has heard the same things about UCC oo."
the_hope_of_morale101 reacted:
"But like eeeiii, can you repeat that for the sake of Atlantic Hall and ATL de3… hmmm."
Girl rejoices as she gains UCC admission
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that an SHS graduate was in a jubilant mood after gaining admission to UCC.
In a TikTok video, she shared her expectations about starting life as a junior student without input from her family.
She admitted that she was excited but anxious and joked that it was her first time being without her housemistress.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
