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Students vying for admission into ASMAC express optimism.

File photo of ASMAC students during graduation

Some high school graduates, who wish to become students of the Advanced School of Mass Communication, ASMAC, of the University of Yaounde II, have expressed optimism as they sat for the competitive entrance examinations.
The exams started on September 3, 2024, with the written session which was followed by the oral session from September 4 to today September 6.

The students are looking forward to be a part of one of the school's five main fields notably Journalism, Corporate Communication, Advertising, Documentation, Publishing and Graphic Arts.

Talking to The Guardian Post, Issa Moussa, a Chadian student, said he wishes to become a professional journalist to contribute to the development of the press in Chad.

"I am passionate about writing and communication, and I believe that ASMAC is the ideal school for my training," he said.

"I learned about ASMAC through a teacher from my high school who teaches there. He told me about the school and encouraged me to apply," Issa added.

Sylvia Moussodji, originally from Gabon, is interested in Corporate Communication and dreams of working for an international company.

"I believe that ASMAC can provide me with the skills necessary to succeed in this field. I discovered the school while searching for journalism institutions online. The reputation of ASMAC and testimonials from alumni convinced me to apply," she said

On his part, Alain Mbarga Pierre desires to enter ASMAC to become a publisher and promote Cameroonian culture.

“ASMAC is the school that can give me the necessary skills to succeed in this field," he asserted.

"I am passionate about literature and publishing, and I want to contribute to promoting our culture. I heard about ASMAC through a friend who is already studying there, and his praise for the quality of teaching convinced me," added.

Meanwhile, Marie Ateba is interested in documentary information.

"I believe that ASMAC can provide me with the skills necessary to succeed in this field. My goal is to work in a library or documentation centre to contribute to preserving cultural heritage," she explained.

"I discovered ASMAC while visiting the website of the University of Yaounde II. The programmes offered and professional prospects really impressed me,” Ateba added.

Jacques Saké, on his part, wishes to become an advertiser.

"I am passionate about creation and communication, and I believe that ASMAC is the school that can provide me with the skills necessary to succeed in this field," he said, adding that "my ambition is to help promote Cameroonian companies."

These motivated young people exemplify the dynamism of future professionals in the field of communication sciences in Cameroon.

Bernis Mfomo (Journalism student on internship)

This story was first published in The Guardian Post issue N0:3223 of Sunday September 08, 2024