By Abdulmajid Mutunji
Reading generally needs a conducive, ventilated and very quiet place where students can study, research and even have some rest when they get tired. Study shows that reading in class comes with a lot of hurdles and challenges. And it is because of this noise, many students preferred going into the bush than class for their learning.
Studying in the bush has been a way devised by students, most especially, those living around Jubril Aminu hall of residence. Most times, students have been found hanging around bushes or let me say under trees to read.
Opposite the school stadium, just outside the fence of the IBlock, OldPG Jubril Aminu Halls of residence, situated a space, a temporary shadowed area by trees, where the natural air were blowing, the environment naturally ventilated. It could stand a good location for Moroccans for those who needed a spot. However, the place has always been occupied by many students who find it hard to read and comprehend in the crowded four-walls of the classroom, it is a space where students value.
Away from other distractions of the world. Studying in the bush will make a student more concentrated and focused. It aids in comprehending the study materials within a relatively short period. Since there will most definitely be nothing to divert their focused attention.
Students are of different types: some students are naturally prone to reading out very loudly, if he or she reads loudly it helps him to capture it in a short time. Accordingly, there are also students who read deeply inside their heart and they understand and capture every relevant point the study material is making.
According to scientists,” plants produce oxygen and human beings use it for inhalation. Sequel to this, the atmosphere under the tree or in bushes, helps students in their study.
According to findings, over 10% of UDUS students preferred to read alone. And only less than 90% read in crowded places.
Some students find it very hard to comprehend in the noisy environment of the classrooms.So reading in the bush is the only alternative they have. Since they can’t afford to buy the privacy they need.
Class is any place where one learns or gains experience, it’s a building meant for students to read and receive lectures. Most of the time students find it difficult to comprehend while studying in the class. Due to a myriad of circumstances starting from the crowd, the poor ventilation or distractions.
While some students may sturdily manage to comprehend in that hard situation, other students find it hard to comprehend in that kind of environment. And since the bush is usually less crowded. They resort to using the bush.