The Effect of COVID-19 on Tertiary Students in Ghana: The Case of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

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The study examined the effect of COVID-19 on tertiary students in Ghana, using the students of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) as a case study. Many tertiary institutions in Ghana and the world over implemented measures to fight the COVID 19 pandemic. The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) were forced to adapt to the new reality. The study examined the challenges faced by students during the pandemic, their coping strategies, and the implications of the pandemic on their academic performance. It also provided insights into how tertiary institutions in Ghana could better support their students during times of crisis and help them to succeed academically. The study adopted a descriptive research design, and the data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed with the social learning theory. The study found that the COVID-19 had negative and positive effects on students’ education. There was a decline in their academic performance during the pandemic. The major challenges faced by the students included limited access to resources, lack of social interaction, and psychological stress. The coping strategies employed by the students included learning online, seeking emotional support, and engaging in physical exercise. A positive effect of the pandemic on students was the increased focus on health and wellness; students did not encounter the risk of exposure to external threats, making them learn in peace. The study recommended that the students should learn how to use e-learning platforms to supplement classroom learning.

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