LASUSTECH Mass Communication Orientate 100 Level Students
By Adeyemi Oluwanifemi, Odeyemi Ibukun And Oyenuga Mary
Photos by Ibrahim Habeeb
The newly admitted students of mass communication held their orientation program at the department of mass communication in Lagos State University of science and technology.
The Head of Department, Dr. Zannu Prosper gave the opening remark where he congratulated the students on their achievement in getting admitted in the university. He further encouraged the students to pursue excellence and aim higher in their academics.
Mr Ade Inasa-Thomas, One of the lecturers in Mass communication department implored the students to celebrate themselves for being lucky. He also talked about the practical aspect of their lectures, encouraging them that "None is Superior nor Inferior" and making it known that their assessment will be based on practicals as it is a professional course which students will learn how to put their ideas and skills to hand.
Also, Doctor Taiwo Okeowo, another lecturer in the department, enlightened the students on internship. He emphasized that SIWES will be done twice during their 4 years in school by going to different media houses depending on each sequence.
Mrs Olayinka Idowu and Mr Abiodun Olajire explained to the students how to calculate their CGPA, so as not to get confused after seeing their results.
Mr Ibrahim Fatoyinbo, the anchor of the program, exposed the students to the sequences under mass communication. He explained to the students that when they get to their second year, they will be asked to pick one of the sequences which are Journalism, Broadcast/Film and PR/Advert.
Furthermore, Mr Gbenga Akanmu enlightened the students about journalism, mentioning great journalist like Nnamdi Azikwe, Olusegun Oshoffa and more, explaining the duties of a print journalist and also exposing them to the benefits attached to it.
Mrs Olayinka idowu encouraged the students to go for broadcasting, where they will get to hear their voices on radio and see themselves on Television.
Mr Bidemi Balogun spoke on PR/Advert which has to do with appearance presentation, representation, managing relationships and organization.
Additionally, representatives from Wema bank introduced the bank to the students, encouraging them to open an account with them as there is an ongoing giveaway in their organization.
In an Interview with Ogbonnaya Favor Chibuikem from Mass communication department: "We thank God for a successful Orientation, for the mass communication students. It was awesome - from the beginning to the end of the programme. I really learnt a lot from the orientation, down to how to calculate the grade point. I think I really achieved a lot being a part of the orientation".
Sunny Daniel from mass communication department: "I really like the way we were outside, and what the lecturers have said about the grade point which has shed more light to what I did not know before. I also like the way we invite other people to talk also, and what they educated us about and everything.
The orientation was really helpful to me".
Al- Ameen Tiamiyu Olanrewaju, Hoc of Mass communication 100lvl also thanked God for the orientation they had as new students of the department and said he gained a lot.
In his words, "I am happy to be one of the students in this school. I enjoyed the giveaway part from Wema bank because I don't have a bank yet and I'm happy the school is aware of it to avoid any issues"
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