Students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have raised concerns about the campus Wi-Fi system and its impact on their academic pursuits, urging the school management to address the issues promptly.
In an interview with Orange News, the students acknowledged the significant role the Wi-Fi system plays in supporting their studies, particularly in managing data usage.
However, they highlighted recent challenges that have been disrupting their educational experience.
According to them, the Wi-Fi connection in various halls, including the GUSSS hostels, is notably weak, requiring them to move closer to the routers to access a stable connection for online activities.
One student expressed, “The Wi-Fi at KNUST is unreliable, especially in the halls. It’s inconsistent and often lags when needed for academic tasks.”
Another student shared his experience, saying, “I opted for Hall 7 due to the presence of routers for school Wi-Fi access. However, I now struggle to connect my phone to the Wi-Fi in my room, relying on my laptop instead. Even then, connectivity issues persist during urgent project work.”
The Students identified the challenge of accessing quality Wi-Fi in certain departments, compelling them to move to specific locations for reliable connections to facilitate their academic responsibilities.
One student explained, “During my second year, I heavily relied on campus Wi-Fi for research. However, the new faculty site experiences connectivity issues, whereas the old weaving shed site offers better functionality. Consequently, my friends and I often relocate to the weaving shed for project collaboration.”
The students underscored the need for the school management to enhance the Wi-Fi system’s efficiency and strengthen connectivity.
They emphasized that the current difficulties in accessing and utilizing the Wi-Fi not only impact their studies but also lead to increased expenses on costly data bundles to complete academic tasks effectively.
Source: Bridget, Publishing Student, KNUST
