Enemies to the I.Q.
Even if you can easily complete the daily crossword puzzle and regularly trounce your pals in Words With Friends—classic ways to keep your mind sharp—there may be other everyday habits chipping away at your intellect, sabotaging your precious neurons in surprising ways.
Here are 6 things that top experts say could be harming your true brain power.
1. You're stressed out.
Fretting about finances, worrying over work projects, and trying to maintain a semblance of a social life can create a potent stew of stress hormones.
"High stress levels are not only associated with poorer brain functioning but may even link to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease," says Brendan Kelley, MD, neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Hormonal changes linked to stress are believed to be behind this relationship.
2. You can't fit into your jeans.
As if you need more incentive to stay slim, research shows mid-life obesity can result in poorer cognitive performance and an increased risk of dementia later on, says Kelley.
A study published in the
American Journal of Epidemiology shows a link between obesity and low intellectual ability in adolescence and adulthood. "Obesity is a complex medical problem, however," says Kelley. It's not easy to disentangle whether this is because of some of the medical issues that may result from obesity or from obesity itself, he says.
3. You're living the sweet life.
Sugar not only adds inches to your waistline, but in high doses, it could affect your brain cells, says Allen Towfigh, MD, a sleep medicine doctor and neurologist affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital. "Diabetics have higher incidences of dementia," notes Towfigh.
The negative impact of sugar on the brain may be because of increased inflammation, according to an animal study from the University of Southern California. High sugar diets were found to affect brain cell functioning and cognitive ability.
4. You're the master multi-tasker.
Composing an email while having a discussion with your co-worker and eating lunch at the same time—sound familiar? This kind of juggling act can jam up your brain processing, says Towfigh. "Our frontal lobes are the main engines directing our attention, and they only have a finite amount of processing power." If you try to exceed what your brain can reasonably do, your mind may stall out from time to time, similar to how your computer freezes up when you try to open multiple programs.
5. You spend time with a friend who smokes.
Even if you don't light up, inhaling second-hand cigarette smoke subjects the brain to a cocktail of toxic substances, says Towfigh. "Prolonged exposure to smoke increases carbon monoxide in the body, which displaces vital oxygen our brains and bodies need."
Damage to blood vessels and neurons disrupt the ability of brain cells to communicate effectively and retain information properly.
6. You're always up the air.
Chronic jet lag from a busy travel schedule can affect learning and memory for up to a month after you've returned home, according to research from the University of California, Berkeley.
Traveling through different time zones disrupts your body's normal circadian rhythm, says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, a psychologist and author of
Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. "In addition to problems with sleeping, eating, and hormone regulation (all of which can also influence memory and learning), it serves as a significant source of stress on your body."
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Maximizing your stay in the University as a MEDICAL student
Maximizing your stay in the University as a MEDICAL student
You don't need to be "intelligent" before you can make DISTINCTIONS.
Actually every brain has the same capacity and built up what makes the difference is the quality of development it has attained.
It has been well established and proven that making First Class in school isn't difficult..
if you are on your way to this varsity, then:
*make up your mind on what you would like to leave the school with now. that is the fuel for your success
*Begin early when you come in. People who do well in their first year always continue in it.
*Get a mentor.. This person add so much value to your life.. He/She already has gone pass your level, so he/she can instruct you on what they did what worked for them and what they didn't do that would have helped them. Here you actually buy some time Co's you will not have to experiment.
*Don't just do book work only. The University is actually where you learn everything about life. The GS classes brings to u the opportunity to do public speaking, CDER for entrepreneurship etc.. Make sure to participate.
*Create a healthy networking.. God primary helps you with people you've met somehow. Do well not to look down on people. try to add values to their life cos they might destiny helper tomorrow
You don't need to be "intelligent" before you can make DISTINCTIONS.
Actually every brain has the same capacity and built up what makes the difference is the quality of development it has attained.
It has been well established and proven that making First Class in school isn't difficult..
if you are on your way to this varsity, then:
*make up your mind on what you would like to leave the school with now. that is the fuel for your success
*Begin early when you come in. People who do well in their first year always continue in it.
*Get a mentor.. This person add so much value to your life.. He/She already has gone pass your level, so he/she can instruct you on what they did what worked for them and what they didn't do that would have helped them. Here you actually buy some time Co's you will not have to experiment.
*Don't just do book work only. The University is actually where you learn everything about life. The GS classes brings to u the opportunity to do public speaking, CDER for entrepreneurship etc.. Make sure to participate.
*Create a healthy networking.. God primary helps you with people you've met somehow. Do well not to look down on people. try to add values to their life cos they might destiny helper tomorrow
READING STRATEGIES FOR UNN POST UTME
READING STRATEGIES FOR UNN POST UTME
This shouldn't be time for you to buy "Ababio text or P. N Okeke" and begin to read word for word. Understanding the text can only take you far but not that far! There's time for everything. There's time when the most important thing was to understand the topic very well , there's also time when what you need is to pass the exams. This is one of the reasons why an average student does better than the best student. I didn't understand this at first during my own time, I dwelt so much on my big text books , I understood the subject ,had good scores but wasn't good compare with those who didn't know much. The thing I think you should focus more on now are:
1. JAMB past questions: This is the best if you are preparing for UNN post Utme talking from experience. UNN doesn't set many new questions outside the jamb stuff in their screening exam. They always try to maintain d jamb standard of setting questions. I did my homework on this when preparing for my post utme then though it didn't profit me much because I didn't trust much on it so I focused more on post utme past question and my text books esp b/c that was what everybody was doing. 90% of the questions in UNN post utme past questions are in JAMB past question. Where there used to be an exception was in the English language where they set from 909 but that was before Prof. Ozumba came in as the vice Chancellor. You can check this for your self.. I mean from 198.. Past que
2. UNN past question : smaller in size and will be easier to read. Before this VC came in, used to be the best. they repeated lot of questions from this though didn't change the fact that the questions were still in jamb past question but many benefited from it because it saved them time .. ."Sure Success " isn't d only UNN past question. It has the same questions and answers as other UNN past questions. It became popular because of the publicity given to it so you can use any one at your disposal. Was disappointed when I dropped d past question I was using and got sure success only to find out that d 2 are the same.
3. Also use text books depending on d time you have, to actually understand or be reminded of what d topic is all about. Exam focus is more preferable because of the size..... Your big text should serve as a reference material now!
**** If I were you, my scale of preference should be placed in this way
Hope to see you soon in the college of medicine.
This shouldn't be time for you to buy "Ababio text or P. N Okeke" and begin to read word for word. Understanding the text can only take you far but not that far! There's time for everything. There's time when the most important thing was to understand the topic very well , there's also time when what you need is to pass the exams. This is one of the reasons why an average student does better than the best student. I didn't understand this at first during my own time, I dwelt so much on my big text books , I understood the subject ,had good scores but wasn't good compare with those who didn't know much. The thing I think you should focus more on now are:
1. JAMB past questions: This is the best if you are preparing for UNN post Utme talking from experience. UNN doesn't set many new questions outside the jamb stuff in their screening exam. They always try to maintain d jamb standard of setting questions. I did my homework on this when preparing for my post utme then though it didn't profit me much because I didn't trust much on it so I focused more on post utme past question and my text books esp b/c that was what everybody was doing. 90% of the questions in UNN post utme past questions are in JAMB past question. Where there used to be an exception was in the English language where they set from 909 but that was before Prof. Ozumba came in as the vice Chancellor. You can check this for your self.. I mean from 198.. Past que
2. UNN past question : smaller in size and will be easier to read. Before this VC came in, used to be the best. they repeated lot of questions from this though didn't change the fact that the questions were still in jamb past question but many benefited from it because it saved them time .. ."Sure Success " isn't d only UNN past question. It has the same questions and answers as other UNN past questions. It became popular because of the publicity given to it so you can use any one at your disposal. Was disappointed when I dropped d past question I was using and got sure success only to find out that d 2 are the same.
3. Also use text books depending on d time you have, to actually understand or be reminded of what d topic is all about. Exam focus is more preferable because of the size..... Your big text should serve as a reference material now!
**** If I were you, my scale of preference should be placed in this way
Hope to see you soon in the college of medicine.
Issues about UNN medical students
*Students' Union Government, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus*
*Thur 28th Sept, 2017*
*Our ref:SUG/UNEC/0131*
Great Lions and Lionesses!
We greet you and we believe that our holidays have been good. We wish to bring to your notice the following issues as they concern us:
*1) Resumption*
Our resumption is imminent but there is no particular date yet and we assure you that once the school authority decides on the date we will bring it to your notice. We also advice that we will continue to visit school website because it is the most reliable source of information from the school.
*2) School fees*
The school fees schedule have not been released and we believe that it will be made available to us immediately the resumption date is fixed. So disregard any information concerning the school fees now. We also advice that we should disregard any rumour concerning radical school fees increment.
*3) Hostel allocation and changes in the male hostel*
The hostel allocation system have changed. According to the information reaching us from ICT department, we can now choose hostel, room and corner of our choice online including the link rooms for the female students.
During the last academic session, that is before our adminstration came into power, the school have concluded the plans to allocate four persons per room in the male hostel and four beds will be fixed in each of the rooms for the four occupants. From the information we have from the Student Affairs Department, UNEC the beds have been acquired since last year and they were unable to fix them and ultimately implement the four-man room policy because the students have already logged in the hostels before the bed became ready. Though there would be increase in the price of the hostel but the Union is doing everything to ensure that the price will be good, reasonable and affordable for all.
We will continue to update you on the above stated issues and we call upon you to continue to pray and support us because what we seek is the best condition and welfare for us all.
Be assured of our ever dogged spirits to ensure your welfare, interests and best academic pursuits. We will stand with you and defend our collective welfare. Our Vice-Chancellor, has assured us in strong terms, that our welfare and academic success are his top priorities.
Enjoy your holidays, and follow us also on twitter via *UNEC SUG* and send your complaints, suggestions and opinions through *sugunec17@gmail.com*
*Announcer*
*Comr Nna O Linky*
*Director of information*
*SUG UNEC*
Rbc
*Thur 28th Sept, 2017*
*Our ref:SUG/UNEC/0131*
Great Lions and Lionesses!
We greet you and we believe that our holidays have been good. We wish to bring to your notice the following issues as they concern us:
*1) Resumption*
Our resumption is imminent but there is no particular date yet and we assure you that once the school authority decides on the date we will bring it to your notice. We also advice that we will continue to visit school website because it is the most reliable source of information from the school.
*2) School fees*
The school fees schedule have not been released and we believe that it will be made available to us immediately the resumption date is fixed. So disregard any information concerning the school fees now. We also advice that we should disregard any rumour concerning radical school fees increment.
*3) Hostel allocation and changes in the male hostel*
The hostel allocation system have changed. According to the information reaching us from ICT department, we can now choose hostel, room and corner of our choice online including the link rooms for the female students.
During the last academic session, that is before our adminstration came into power, the school have concluded the plans to allocate four persons per room in the male hostel and four beds will be fixed in each of the rooms for the four occupants. From the information we have from the Student Affairs Department, UNEC the beds have been acquired since last year and they were unable to fix them and ultimately implement the four-man room policy because the students have already logged in the hostels before the bed became ready. Though there would be increase in the price of the hostel but the Union is doing everything to ensure that the price will be good, reasonable and affordable for all.
We will continue to update you on the above stated issues and we call upon you to continue to pray and support us because what we seek is the best condition and welfare for us all.
Be assured of our ever dogged spirits to ensure your welfare, interests and best academic pursuits. We will stand with you and defend our collective welfare. Our Vice-Chancellor, has assured us in strong terms, that our welfare and academic success are his top priorities.
Enjoy your holidays, and follow us also on twitter via *UNEC SUG* and send your complaints, suggestions and opinions through *sugunec17@gmail.com*
*Announcer*
*Comr Nna O Linky*
*Director of information*
*SUG UNEC*
Rbc
8 Ways to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster and Remember More
8 Ways to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster and Remember More
1. Work your memory.
Twyla Tharp, a NYC-based renowned choreographer has come up with the following memory workout: when she watches one of her performances, she tries to remember the first twelve to fourteen corrections she wants to discuss with her cast without writing them down. If you think this is anything less than a feat, then think again. In her book The Creative Habit she says that most people cannot remember more than three.
The practice of both remembering events or things and then discussing them with others has actually been supported by brain fitness studies. Memory activities that engage all levels of brain operation—receiving, remembering and thinking—help to improve the function of the brain.
Now, you may not have dancers to correct, but you may be required to give feedback on a presentation, or your friends may ask you what interesting things you saw at the museum. These are great opportunities to practically train your brain by flexing your memory muscles.
What is the simplest way to help yourself remember what you see? Repetition.
For example, say you just met someone new.
“Hi, my name is George”
Don’t just respond with, “Nice to meet you”. Instead, say, “Nice to meet you George.” Got it? Good.
2. Do something different repeatedly.
By actually doing something new over and over again, your brain wires new pathways that help you do this new thing better and faster.
Think back to when you were three years old. You surely were strong enough to hold a knife and a fork just fine. Yet, when you were eating all by yourself, you were creating a mess. It was not a matter of strength, you see. It was a matter of cultivating more and better neural pathways that would help you eat by yourself just like an adult does. And guess what? With enough repetition you made that happen!
But how does this apply to your life right now?
Say you are a procrastinator. The more you don’t procrastinate, the more you teach your brain not to wait for the last minute to make things happen.
Now, you might be thinking “Duh, if only not procrastinating could be that easy!” Well, it can be. By doing something really small, that you wouldn’t normally do, but is in the direction of getting that task done, you will start creating those new precious neural pathways.
So if you have been postponing organizing your desk, just take one paper and put in its right place. Or, you can go even smaller. Look at one piece of paper and decide where to put it: Trash? Right cabinet? Another room? Give it to someone?
You don’t actually need to clean up that paper; you only need to decide what you need to do with it.
That’s how small you can start. And yet, those neural pathways are still being built. Gradually, you will transform yourself from a procrastinator to an in-the-moment action taker.
3. Learn something new.
It might sound obvious, but the more you use your brain, the better its going to perform for you. For example, learning a new instrument improves your skill of translating something you see (sheet music) to something you actually do (playing the instrument).
Learning a new language exposes your brain to a different way of thinking, a different way of expressing yourself.
You can even literally take it a step further, and learn how to dance. Studies indicate that learning to dance helps seniors avoid Alzheimer’s. Not bad, huh?
4. Follow a brain training program.
The Internet world can help you improve your brain function while lazily sitting on your couch. A clinically proven program like BrainHQ can help you improve your memory, or think faster, by just following their brain training exercises.
5. Work your body .
You knew this one was coming didn’t you? Yes indeed, exercise does not just work your body; it also improves the fitness of your brain.
Even briefly exercising for 20 minutes facilitates information processing and memory functions. But it’s not just that–exercise actually helps your brain create those new neural connections faster. You will learn faster, your alertness level will increase, and you get all that by moving your body.
Now, if you are not already a regular exerciser, and already feel guilty that you are not helping your brain by exercising more, try a brain training exercise program like Exercise Bliss. Remember, just like we discussed in #2, by training your brain to do something new repeatedly, you are actually changing yourself permanently.
6. Spend time with your loved ones.
If you want optimal cognitive abilities, then you’ve got to have meaningful relationships in your life. Talking with others and engaging with your loved ones helps you think more clearly, and it can also lift your mood.
If you are an extrovert, this holds even more weight for you. At a class at Stanford University, I learned that extroverts actually use talking to other people as a way to understand and process their own thoughts.
I remember that the teacher told us that after a personality test said she was an extrovert, she was surprised. She had always thought of herself as an introvert. But then, she realized how much talking to others helped her frame her own thoughts, so she accepted her new-found status as an extrovert.
7. Avoid crossword puzzles .
Many of us, when we think of brain fitness, think of crossword puzzles. And it’s true–crossword puzzles do improve our fluency, yet studies show they are not enough by themselves. Are they fun? Yes. Do they sharpen your brain? Not really.
Of course, if you are doing this for fun, then by all means go ahead. If you are doing it for brain fitness, then you might want to choose another activity
8. Eat right–and make sure dark chocolate is included.
Foods like fish, fruits, and vegetables help your brain perform optimally. Yet, you might not know that dark chocolate gives your brain a good boost as well.
When you eat chocolate, your brain produces dopamine. And dopamine helps you learn faster and remember better. Not to mention, chocolate contains flavonols, antioxidants, which also improve your brain functions. So next time you have something difficult to do, make sure you grab a bite or two of dark chocolate!
Now that you know how to train your brain, it’s actually time to start doing. Don’t just consume this content and then go on with your life as if nothing has changed. Put this knowledge into action and become smarter than ever!
1. Work your memory.
Twyla Tharp, a NYC-based renowned choreographer has come up with the following memory workout: when she watches one of her performances, she tries to remember the first twelve to fourteen corrections she wants to discuss with her cast without writing them down. If you think this is anything less than a feat, then think again. In her book The Creative Habit she says that most people cannot remember more than three.
The practice of both remembering events or things and then discussing them with others has actually been supported by brain fitness studies. Memory activities that engage all levels of brain operation—receiving, remembering and thinking—help to improve the function of the brain.
Now, you may not have dancers to correct, but you may be required to give feedback on a presentation, or your friends may ask you what interesting things you saw at the museum. These are great opportunities to practically train your brain by flexing your memory muscles.
What is the simplest way to help yourself remember what you see? Repetition.
For example, say you just met someone new.
“Hi, my name is George”
Don’t just respond with, “Nice to meet you”. Instead, say, “Nice to meet you George.” Got it? Good.
2. Do something different repeatedly.
By actually doing something new over and over again, your brain wires new pathways that help you do this new thing better and faster.
Think back to when you were three years old. You surely were strong enough to hold a knife and a fork just fine. Yet, when you were eating all by yourself, you were creating a mess. It was not a matter of strength, you see. It was a matter of cultivating more and better neural pathways that would help you eat by yourself just like an adult does. And guess what? With enough repetition you made that happen!
But how does this apply to your life right now?
Say you are a procrastinator. The more you don’t procrastinate, the more you teach your brain not to wait for the last minute to make things happen.
Now, you might be thinking “Duh, if only not procrastinating could be that easy!” Well, it can be. By doing something really small, that you wouldn’t normally do, but is in the direction of getting that task done, you will start creating those new precious neural pathways.
So if you have been postponing organizing your desk, just take one paper and put in its right place. Or, you can go even smaller. Look at one piece of paper and decide where to put it: Trash? Right cabinet? Another room? Give it to someone?
You don’t actually need to clean up that paper; you only need to decide what you need to do with it.
That’s how small you can start. And yet, those neural pathways are still being built. Gradually, you will transform yourself from a procrastinator to an in-the-moment action taker.
3. Learn something new.
It might sound obvious, but the more you use your brain, the better its going to perform for you. For example, learning a new instrument improves your skill of translating something you see (sheet music) to something you actually do (playing the instrument).
Learning a new language exposes your brain to a different way of thinking, a different way of expressing yourself.
You can even literally take it a step further, and learn how to dance. Studies indicate that learning to dance helps seniors avoid Alzheimer’s. Not bad, huh?
4. Follow a brain training program.
The Internet world can help you improve your brain function while lazily sitting on your couch. A clinically proven program like BrainHQ can help you improve your memory, or think faster, by just following their brain training exercises.
5. Work your body .
You knew this one was coming didn’t you? Yes indeed, exercise does not just work your body; it also improves the fitness of your brain.
Even briefly exercising for 20 minutes facilitates information processing and memory functions. But it’s not just that–exercise actually helps your brain create those new neural connections faster. You will learn faster, your alertness level will increase, and you get all that by moving your body.
Now, if you are not already a regular exerciser, and already feel guilty that you are not helping your brain by exercising more, try a brain training exercise program like Exercise Bliss. Remember, just like we discussed in #2, by training your brain to do something new repeatedly, you are actually changing yourself permanently.
6. Spend time with your loved ones.
If you want optimal cognitive abilities, then you’ve got to have meaningful relationships in your life. Talking with others and engaging with your loved ones helps you think more clearly, and it can also lift your mood.
If you are an extrovert, this holds even more weight for you. At a class at Stanford University, I learned that extroverts actually use talking to other people as a way to understand and process their own thoughts.
I remember that the teacher told us that after a personality test said she was an extrovert, she was surprised. She had always thought of herself as an introvert. But then, she realized how much talking to others helped her frame her own thoughts, so she accepted her new-found status as an extrovert.
7. Avoid crossword puzzles .
Many of us, when we think of brain fitness, think of crossword puzzles. And it’s true–crossword puzzles do improve our fluency, yet studies show they are not enough by themselves. Are they fun? Yes. Do they sharpen your brain? Not really.
Of course, if you are doing this for fun, then by all means go ahead. If you are doing it for brain fitness, then you might want to choose another activity
8. Eat right–and make sure dark chocolate is included.
Foods like fish, fruits, and vegetables help your brain perform optimally. Yet, you might not know that dark chocolate gives your brain a good boost as well.
When you eat chocolate, your brain produces dopamine. And dopamine helps you learn faster and remember better. Not to mention, chocolate contains flavonols, antioxidants, which also improve your brain functions. So next time you have something difficult to do, make sure you grab a bite or two of dark chocolate!
Now that you know how to train your brain, it’s actually time to start doing. Don’t just consume this content and then go on with your life as if nothing has changed. Put this knowledge into action and become smarter than ever!
5 Different Types of Pre-Med Students You’ll Meet in College
5 Different Types of Pre-Med Students You’ll Meet in College
Pre-Med is a jungle of a scholastic program, and you will meet tons of characters along the way — here are 5 of the Pre-Med students you’ll meet in college.
1. The Daddy’s Money
You’ve met this kid, whether it be because you see him pulling up to class in his new BMW sport, or because he asked you if his Rolex looked good with his outfit one day in class; you know him. He is the direct reflection of his father’s money. He didn’t earn his way into college like most, his last name just happens to be on each large donation check and probably above one of the buildings on campus. In class he’ll make the witty comments and joke about almost every topic, and that’s simply because he can. He will never really fully understand any of the topics you cover in class and will coast by maintaining low B’s and high C’s. When he actually shows up to class he mostly just plays on his phone or laptop, coasting through life he is a happy kid, that’s only because he knows that daddy’s money will get him a career after college as well.
2. The Brain
You have a question about the lecture you just sat through? Don’t understand the topic the old professor just mumbled about for 2 hours? That’s ok, The Brains will help. The Brains is the kid who somehow knows everything about the topic at hand before you even start it. Socially awkward, there is no small talk between you guys when you go to see him, simply walk into his pristine dorm room and start asking questions. You walk into his room an idiot and walk out a genius, as if some of his knowledge has rubbed off and suddenly you feel as though you could figure out the secret to Divinci Code blindfolded.
3. The Athlete
You’ll see this kid, but not in class. You’ll see him either during one of his many workouts, during the games you cheer for him, or during the after party. This beast of human being is the friendliest kid on campus but his linebacker esk body makes him feared and respected. He handles his school work and research, but you have no idea how. The rare times that he does show up to class, he is either on two sides of the spectrum, wide awake and attentive, taking good notes and participating. Or you’ll catch on the end of his second practice of the day and he will be sound asleep, only in the room so that he doesn’t get marked absent and because his coach said he had to go.
4. The Copy Cat
God you hate this kid. He is like a fly on a pig, but the pig is anyone with the answers. Whether it be the homework, quizzes, or even the midterm, he’s peeking over your shoulder to take your work. Yet somehow each time he succeeds. He maintains good grades because the work is rarely his, yet when asked about the 6 by a teacher or other student, he will know the exact right amount about it to have an intellectual conversation. He does life his way, and uses other people to get what he wants. This student can be very sneaky though and come off as the most well liked kid on campus. You won’t even realize that you’re helping him until you look back at your texts with him and realize that they are all of you sending him the homework from biochem. So be careful.
5. The Perfectionist
You love him, you’re jealous of him, hell you’d give your right hand to be him. All the teachers are infatuated with him and he is the student’s favorite. His is the president of something, an intramural basketball team, a fraternity, or the class itself. He always walks out of a test saying he thinks he got a “D” and gets an “A.” I don’t think you’ve every seen him alone as he is always surrounded by good company. He plans to be a brain surgeon and you debate hitting yourself with a rock just to have the honor of being on his operating table one day. Basically he is the student who bets 100$ on a roulette number and hits it every time. You hate how good he is, but love how much you hate him.
Each kid has their perks and downfalls, let us know in the comment section if you’ve ever had an experience with Pre-Med students, we know we have .
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Post utme accommodation
ACCOMMODATION NOTICE FOR UNN SCREENING CANDIDATES
This is to inform all prospective students who will be involved in the forthcoming UNN Screening Examination which begins on 3rd October, 2017 and ends on the 9th of October, 2017 that the Student Affairs Unit has graciously provided an accommodation for students at an affordable fee of N3,000 only.
Prospective students who wish to take advantage of this accommodation are expected to follow the process outlined below:
1. After Registering for the POST UTME Examination online.
2. Visit the UNN Portal.
3. Click on Prospective students.
4. Click on Online application form.
5. Click on Screening Accommodation.
6. Click and Generate Invoice of
N3000 containing RRR.
7. Make payments using your ATM card or proceed to any bank of your choice which uses the Remita platform.
8. Repeat steps 2- 5
9. Click on print receipt (Your receipt will contain your Hostel and Room Number).
10. Come along with the printout of your hostel allocation and the acknowledgement slip generated when you registered for the screening examination.
Note
All accommodation spaces are valid for 2 nights (Night preceding your examination and the night of your examination).
Squatting will not be accepted.
Allocation will be on a first come, first served basis.
The accommodation is available to both Male and Female Prospective students.
If you experience any challenge, please contact the following numbers:
08039260493- Payment Issues
07030209659- Room Accommodation Allocation Issues
08091490076- ICT Online Issues
The Numbers above are strictly for Accommodation Issues during the Screening Examination.
PRO
This is to inform all prospective students who will be involved in the forthcoming UNN Screening Examination which begins on 3rd October, 2017 and ends on the 9th of October, 2017 that the Student Affairs Unit has graciously provided an accommodation for students at an affordable fee of N3,000 only.
Prospective students who wish to take advantage of this accommodation are expected to follow the process outlined below:
1. After Registering for the POST UTME Examination online.
2. Visit the UNN Portal.
3. Click on Prospective students.
4. Click on Online application form.
5. Click on Screening Accommodation.
6. Click and Generate Invoice of
N3000 containing RRR.
7. Make payments using your ATM card or proceed to any bank of your choice which uses the Remita platform.
8. Repeat steps 2- 5
9. Click on print receipt (Your receipt will contain your Hostel and Room Number).
10. Come along with the printout of your hostel allocation and the acknowledgement slip generated when you registered for the screening examination.
Note
All accommodation spaces are valid for 2 nights (Night preceding your examination and the night of your examination).
Squatting will not be accepted.
Allocation will be on a first come, first served basis.
The accommodation is available to both Male and Female Prospective students.
If you experience any challenge, please contact the following numbers:
08039260493- Payment Issues
07030209659- Room Accommodation Allocation Issues
08091490076- ICT Online Issues
The Numbers above are strictly for Accommodation Issues during the Screening Examination.
PRO
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
Admission Requirements
The Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) shall be the primary degree in the Faculty of Dentistry and shall be awarded after a successful completion of the courses of study.
The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery shall normally extend over a period of six academic years for students admitted by the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and five years for students admitted by Direct Entry.
To qualify for admission into the Faculty of Dentistry through UTME, the candidate must in addition to the general University of Nigeria entry requirements possess at least five O’ Level Credit passes at one sitting or any recognized equivalent.
Candidates for admission by Direct Entry mode must in addition to all the requirements above have either: Three A’ Level Credits in Physics, Chemistry and Biology; or B.Sc. or equivalent in relevant fields.
Holders of M.B.B.S may be admitted into the Three Year Training Program in Dentistry.
Candidates on transfer from other recognized universities must meet Faculty admission requirements and in addition have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.00. However, expelled students from other universities are not admitted. This however is subject to the University set standard for Inter – University transfer.
To qualify for the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, candidates must spend the last three years in the Faculty of Dentistry in line with the regulations made by the Senate of the University of Nigeria regarding inter-university transfers. The remaining period (of the curriculum) may have been spent in any other university approved for the purpose by the Senate on the recommendations of the Faculty Board of Studies.
Candidates are admitted into the Faculty for BDS programme either through entrance mode (UME/POST UME) or as direct entry students for the six year standard programme or five year programme respectively.
In addition to the University minimum entry requirements the entrance candidates are expected to have at least credit pass in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or at the Ordinary Level in not more than one sitting.
Direct entry candidates in addition to satisfying the above requirements should also have three Advanced Level papers in Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics in London G. C. E in one sitting.
The Faculty accepts B. Sc degrees in related fields of study for admission into the five year standard programme.
Holders of M. B. B. S may be admitted into the three year clinical course in Dentistry
Admission Requirements:
1. Person from 16 years
2. Must pass Jamb Exams
3. Meet the Faculty academic requirement in terms of school certificate subject passed
4. Candidates on transfer from other recognized universities must meet departmental admission requirements and in addition have a minimum GPA of 3.00. However, expelled students from other universities are not admitted. This however is subject to the University set standard for Inter – University transfer.
Retention: Candidates who have overstayed by more than 50% of the normal programme duration or are involved in examination malpractice or forged certificate are expelled from the university.
Graduation Policy: Students shall be required to obtain a final cumulative grade point average of at least 1.00 to qualify for graduation. Students shall also obtain a passing grade in all major, required, ancillary and general studies courses before they can graduate. In addition, the student has to satisfy the minimum unit load required for graduation (150 units – see section 2.3(5) of UNN undergraduate Academic Regulations)
All admissions are on probation until certificates which form the basis of admission are verified.
A student can be expelled from the university if
1. He/she is involved in examination malpractice
2. He/she is a member of secret cult
3. The certificate on the basis of which probationary admission was offered is found to be forged.
FIVE YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME
This admission is for Direct Entry. Students admitted to the Programme begin in the 2nd year with the Preclinical students of the Faculty subject to satisfaction of the University and Faculty entry requirements.
THREE YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME
Students admitted to this programme begin with the clinical courses in the 4th Year. They are, however, expected to have satisfied the requirement for the practical courses in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Biology.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Successful graduates in the B. D. S degree programme are well equipped (after housemanship) for careers in government Hospitals, Private practice, teaching and research in Universities or research institutes as well as administration. Graduates are also qualified for post graduate training for specialization any where in the world.
STRESS AREAS
• Child Dental Health 0
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1
• Preventive and Community Dentistry 2
• Restorative Dentistry 3
• Oral Pathology and Medicine 4
SIX YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE BDS DEGREE PROGRAMME
ADVICE TO ASPIRANTS
ADVICE TO ASPIRANTS
Hello.... Just want to say good luck to our fellow UNN aspirants. You are waiting for admission doesn't mean u should fold your hands and watch or be so relaxed, my dear u will be overtaken once u get in here. This period of time, you(esp medical students) should be going through your books. Believe me 1st year here in UNN is just as if u are in ss3 although a little bit advanced. Something I know u guys can handle by His Grace.
And also, I always keep emphasizing this to all the aspirants I meet. ALWAYS remember the G-factor{God factor} 'cos u can't survive without him here. So try to get closer to him before u get in here. Can't wait to see u guys in the den of LIONS/LIONESSES.
# God 's_grace
# fiiiiiiighting
Hello.... Just want to say good luck to our fellow UNN aspirants. You are waiting for admission doesn't mean u should fold your hands and watch or be so relaxed, my dear u will be overtaken once u get in here. This period of time, you(esp medical students) should be going through your books. Believe me 1st year here in UNN is just as if u are in ss3 although a little bit advanced. Something I know u guys can handle by His Grace.
And also, I always keep emphasizing this to all the aspirants I meet. ALWAYS remember the G-factor{God factor} 'cos u can't survive without him here. So try to get closer to him before u get in here. Can't wait to see u guys in the den of LIONS/LIONESSES.
# God 's_grace
# fiiiiiiighting
COURSES OFFERED BY UNN 1st YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS(Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Med rehab, Med radio, Med lab, physiology, Anatomy)
1ST SEMESTER
Bio101(Medical Genetic)
Bio151(General Bio I)
Chm101(Inorganic Chem)
Chm171(Practical Chem)
Phy111(Physics for life students I)
Phy191(Practical Physics)
Gsp201(Social Science)
Gsp101(Use of English)
Gsp111(Use of Library)
(MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY offer Mth111 and Mth121 in addition but don't offer Gsp111...PHARMACY offer Mth111 and Mth121 in addition but don't offer Bio101......NURSING offer Mth111 and Eco101 in addition)
2nd SEMESTER COURSES
Bio152(General Bio II)
Bio154(Practical Bio)
Zeb122(Parasitology)
Chm112(Physical Chem)
Chm122(Organic Chem)
Phy112(Physics for life students II)Wave and Optics
Phy114(Physics for life students III)Electromagnetism
Gsp102(Grammar and Varieties of Language)
Gsp202(Peace and Conflict studies)
(PHARMACY AND MED.LAB don't offer Zeb122)
1ST SEMESTER
Bio101(Medical Genetic)
Bio151(General Bio I)
Chm101(Inorganic Chem)
Chm171(Practical Chem)
Phy111(Physics for life students I)
Phy191(Practical Physics)
Gsp201(Social Science)
Gsp101(Use of English)
Gsp111(Use of Library)
(MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY offer Mth111 and Mth121 in addition but don't offer Gsp111...PHARMACY offer Mth111 and Mth121 in addition but don't offer Bio101......NURSING offer Mth111 and Eco101 in addition)
2nd SEMESTER COURSES
Bio152(General Bio II)
Bio154(Practical Bio)
Zeb122(Parasitology)
Chm112(Physical Chem)
Chm122(Organic Chem)
Phy112(Physics for life students II)Wave and Optics
Phy114(Physics for life students III)Electromagnetism
Gsp102(Grammar and Varieties of Language)
Gsp202(Peace and Conflict studies)
(PHARMACY AND MED.LAB don't offer Zeb122)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)