University starts bridging programme to support first years

Malawi University of Science and Technology has started a bridging programme to help first-year students. The initiative is set to become a regular feature of the institution in 2024, writes Amelia Jones for NewsInvasion24.

According to the teachers and faculty, students who were top performers in schools are struggling to replicate this performance in their college. The students struggling to cope with the new coursework and environment can enrol and take advantage of the bridging programme.

Esmie Mposa, chemistry lecturer at Malawi University of Science and Technology, spoke about the initiative in Lilongwe. “Many first-year students report for classes completely unaware of what is expected of them, and this has sometimes negatively affected their performance,” said Mposa. She further said the situation is even worse for female students. This is especially true for students doing science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes.
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