Months to Teach, Days to Prepare: Is Higher Education Failing Students?
An opinion piece questions the structure of higher education in Namibia, arguing that the short preparation time for exams after months of learning is detrimental to students. The author highlights the impact of this pressure on student mental health and financial stability.
Why it matters
It addresses the systemic challenges in tertiary education and the urgent need for better student support systems in developing academic environments.
I Wish to express my deep concern regarding the pressure university students face during examination periods in Namibia.
My concern is not to accuse any particular institution of deliberately disadvantaging its students, nor am I suggesting that the Namibia University of Science and Technology, the University of Namibia, International University of Management or Triumphant College do not provide students with adequate preparation time.
I mention these institutions because they are among the country’s prominent institutions of higher learning and are part of a broader national conversation about university education.
My central question is simple: Why does it take several months to teach a module, yet students are sometimes expected to prepare for examinations covering an entire semester within a few days?
Students spend months attending lectures, completing assignments and preparing for continuous assessments.
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