UCC Students’ Reaction to 12 Days Christmas Break Stirs Online Buzz
- The University of Cape Coast announced a 12-day Christmas academic break, giving students time to relax and celebrate the festive season
- A student’s reaction to the resumption date quickly went viral, sparking curiosity and amusement across TikTok and social media platforms
- Netizens and students flooded comment sections with playful, emotional, and relatable takes on the short Christmas break
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A student of the University of Cape Coast has reacted after the school announced the date to resume academic activities.
Source: UGC
A video posted by TikTok user @ajayy_xx captured her uncertain facial expressions as she learned the 12-day break duration.
In the post, she lamented how short the Christmas break was.
She complained that in these few days, she would not be able to enjoy her Christmas as she had planned.
"Likeee how can we enjoy Christmas and the new year some😭," she wrote in the caption.
The university officially began the break on December 22, 2025, with academic activities resuming on January 2, 2026.
Reactions from students and netizens have been lively, humorous, and relatable, highlighting how such short breaks impact their festive plans.
Peeps react to UCC 12 days break
YEN.com.gh compiled several notable reactions:
Peace Sika wrote:
"Saa school nu ankasa wahu 😂😂😂."
Naana_Anansewa ❤️ wrote:
"Vacation keh😂😭 na free period oo."
MR.EMMANUEL 🇺🇸🇨🇳 shared:
"Na 2nd sef oo."
Kudus added:
"It a break not vacation 😤😤😀."
Købby Nötes shared:
"It's a Christmas break ooo, but it's too short😭😂💔."
Gina’s_Closet💞 added:
"It’s even 2nd sis 🥺hmmm UCC."
Mhizznaa shared:
"If I were in that school, I would not go because 3rd January is my birthday."
Watch the TikTok video below.
Augustine Koufie Named UCC Valedictorian
This comes after the school named Augustine Koufie as the valedictorian during its 8th and 9th sessions of the 58th Congregation.
He was named valedictorian for graduates of the School of Graduate Studies during the school’s 8th and 9th sessions of the congregation.
A detailed Facebook post by the university chronicled a journey shaped by persistence, curiosity, and service to society.
Born on October 22, 1993, in Cape Coast, Augustine began his educational path at St. Nicholas Anglican School before continuing at Academy of Christ the King Senior High School.
By 2013, he enrolled at UCC and graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Augustine's humble beginnings to academic excellence
Motivated by a passion for agricultural development and rural livelihoods, Augustine pursued an MPhil in Agricultural Economics, completing it in March 2021.
Soon after, in November 2021, he began doctoral studies in Agricultural Economics and completed the programme in March 2025.
His PhD research examined farmers’ risk aversion, risk-optimal behaviour, and willingness to pay for Weather Index Insurance among food crop farmers in Ghana’s Upper West Region.
Beyond theory, his work strengthened conversations on climate risk management, agricultural insurance, and evidence-based policy for smallholder resilience.
Recognition followed in August 2023, when he received the Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler SGS/GRASAG UCC Research Grant and the Ghana National Petroleum Local Scholarship.
Currently serving as a Graduate Assistant at UCC’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Augustine teaches Production Economics, Farm Management in Horticulture, Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences, and Social Science Research Methods.
Augustine is a devoted Christian, married to Naa Shika Mingle.
Source: Youtube
Kennedy Agyapong meets Ghana’s tallest man
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kennedy Agyapong met and bonded with Ghana's tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, during his campaign trail.
In the viral video, Sulemana Abdul Samed was seen interacting with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful.
Kennedy Agyapong is contesting to become the flagbearer of the NPP for Ghana's 2028 elections.
Source: YEN.com.gh
