Summary:
- UMCAT Soroti campus stands out as the sole institution in Teso specializing in the production of proficient journalists and offering a variety of other courses, with branches spanning across the nation
SOROTI: The Soroti campus of the United Media Consultants and Trainers (UMCAT) School of Journalism and Mass Communication is gearing up to host 158 students for the upcoming UBTEB semester exam, commencing next Monday.
This confirmation came from the Academic Registrar, Tom Okello, during the briefing session where students were being trained on exam strategies to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
Okello highlighted the challenges faced this semester, particularly with delays in fee payments from parents. Despite this hurdle, he emphasized that the school has diligently equipped these candidates with the requisite knowledge to excel in the impending examination.
UMCAT Soroti campus stands out as the sole institution in Teso specializing in the production of proficient journalists and offering a variety of other courses, with branches spanning across the nation.
Dinah Asekenye, the school administrator, informed students that examination cards will be distributed on Saturday exclusively to those who have cleared their outstanding balances. She expressed regret that, while the institution has previously been accommodating during exam periods, adherence to UBTEB policy leaves them with no choice but to enforce this requirement.
In the midst of these preparations, Tobias Elapu, the head of the Journalism Department, expressed confidence in his team’s readiness to navigate the examination under the new guidelines set forth by UBTEB.
Some students shared their thoughts and strategies for approaching the upcoming examination with this online news outlet, outlining their preparations and mindset as they brace themselves for the challenge ahead.
