As the second semester winds down at the University of Media, Arts and Communication – Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ), students are sharing mixed emotions about their academic journey.
While some said it is their most demanding, others said they are enjoying it.
There are a few others who are still uncertain about what lies ahead.
The semester, which began in May 2025, officially comes to a close on August 31, and students are counting down the days to a well-deserved break.
“I thought last semester was tough… until this one came,” said Jennifer Offei, a Level 300 Journalism student.
She described the second semester as unexpectedly challenging, especially with courses like Media Systems, which she admitted she struggled to fully grasp.
Despite that, Jennifer is hopeful for the next semester, though she knows it won’t be a walk in the park.
“I just pray it runs smoothly… even though I know it won’t be any easier,” she remarked.
On the flip side, Caroline Fynnba, a Level 300 Public Relations student, called this one of her best semesters.
“Honestly, this has been one of my best semesters. I’m just looking forward to completing already,” she said with a smile.
For others like Flinstone Adjei, a Level 200 Diploma student, the experience was more stressful than anything.
“I’ve had so many sleepless nights trying to meet assignment deadlines. It’s been really challenging,” he said.
As for his expectations next semester, he’s still on the fence.
“I haven’t decided whether I’ll top up or not, so I don’t have any expectations yet.”
As the semester wraps up, one thing is clear: students are eager to close their books and catch their breath. Whether it’s rest, reflection, or graduation on the horizon, one thing is for sure — the UNIMAC-IJ grind is real.
