Uganda Christian University (UCU) Faculty of Engineering, Design, and Technology (FEDT) has flagged off three students for an exchange program at Aksaray University in Turkey. Rodney Hannington Ssebuliba, Sandra Ssebagala, and Faith Wanadi Angeango will benefit from the exchange programme over a period of two-months.
Miria Frances Agunyo, the Dean of FEDT, noted that UCU has been collaborating with Aksaray University for the past three years. She further stated that students who have done an engineering course or an elective in renewable energy, sanitation engineering, or construction were the eligible candidates to be sent to Aksaray University.
“These students have the opportunity to do a traineeship at Aksaray University, where they can gain more practical experiences and leverage more opportunities to closely and physically work with other students and researchers in different thematic areas,” Agunyo said.
Upon their return, the students are expected to give back to the university by supporting their fellow students in research and other activities in the areas of innovation and research.
Ssebuliba, a fourth-year Civil and Environmental Engineering student, expressed excitement to further harness knowledge, discover Turkey’s culture, tour around, and make new friends.
“I look forward to venturing into the water and concrete sites in Turkey,” Ssebuliba said.
Angeango is excited for the opportunity to visit Turkey and expand her perspective by experiencing the thoughts, work, and lifestyle of people in another country.
“I want to see how the people there think, how they work, and their way of life, so that I can broaden my knowledge and perspective base too.” She pointed it out.
Sebagala, a third-year Civil Engineering student, is excited to learn, she believes that being in a new country will provide her with valuable experiences and opportunities.
“I have heard a lot about the program from the students who have been there before,” Sebagala said. “I hope to be exposed to what life is like outside Uganda and also further garner technological and practical skills among others to not only benefit I as an individual but also others within and beyond my space .”
UCU is committed to providing its students with opportunities to learn and grow by connecting with the world and expanding their career prospects. This is the third cohort of students going to Askaray University, Turkey.
