After GCE/BAC Results : Dilemma Over Further Study Choices

After the publication of the 2019 General Certificate of Education (GCE) and Baccalaureat examinations results, the euphoria experienced amongst successful students has died down. Now is time to make purposeful decisions on which their future and career will entirely depend. From findings, some students already know what they will study at the higher education level. However, others are contemplating on the way forward while a few due to financial constraints may not further their education.

Joffi Magdeline M, is one of the successful candidates at the 2019 GCE examination. She is certain about what she wants to become in the future. That is a lawyer. As such, she has opted to read Law at the University of Buea. It is same with her sister who wants to become health personnel. In this light, she is going to continue her studies at a private professional health institute. Tatiana Mepiadem is also a successful candidate at this year’s Baccalaureat examination. Without a second thought, she is certain about what to read in a professional private institute in Yaounde.

But all is not smooth for some successful candidates as they are still to make a decision on their future. While a majority are opting for professional studies, like Tatiana Mepiadem, others do not yet know where to study or what to read in the university. Due to family pressure, some are left confused on how to further their studies. “I am still confused because my primary choice was to go to a professional school but due to family pressure, I may not. I will probably read Anthropology in the university,’’ explained Amah Sylvie Amie, an Advanced Level holder from Government Bilingual Practicing High School (GBPHS) Yaounde. Another student, Nnane Leticia Lombe is still ve...