The perception that all tertiary students are financially secure has been described as dangerously wrong, Samuel Adjei, SRC President of the Christian Service University College (CSUC), has said.
Speaking to the media, Adjei highlighted the stark realities faced by many students at CSUC, many of whom struggle with crippling financial hardship.
He painted a concerning picture of students forced to make impossible choices, some even resorting to desperate measures to survive. "The consequences are dire," he emphasized, citing instances of female students who may sometimes resort to exploitative situations to pay for their education. "This is not just a university problem, it threatens the future of our nation." This urgent situation, he said, has inspired the creation of CSUC's "Boa Wo Nua" ("Help Your Neighbor") initiative, a financial aid programme which has already provided vital support to over 40 needy students.
Adjei explained the initiative's rigorous approach: "We don't simply hand out money.
