In a week that was packed with excitement, fun and activity, Ashesi welcomed its largest class of first-years yet. From Move-In day to the matriculation ceremony, the first-years had quite the welcome to college. Here are 22 images that capture the spirit of the week.
Ahead of Move-In day, student volunteers set up props to welcome members of the Class of 2022 and their families
At the Welcome desk, first years sign in and pick up keys to dorms
Associate Director of Diversity and International Programs, Millicent Adjei, welcomes a parent and her daughter to Move-In day
Move-In day at Ashesi is usually a family affair; parents, siblings, friends and members of the community all lend a hand in helping the first-years settle into campus
Profile picture time. Alum Micaiah Wiafe ’17 takes headshots for the first-years’ photobook.
Led by Diane Davis, School Counsellor, members of staff and faculty welcome first-year students with the ‘cha cha’
Students and staff lead in cheers as first-years move into campus dorms
First-years join in on the fun, on Move-In day
Ashesi Class of 2020 was drawn from across 20 countries including Burundi, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Tanzania
Ashesi President, Patrick Awuah, welcomes first-years at matriculation ceremony
Dean of Student and Community Affairs addresses first-years at Matriculation ceremony
First-year students are welcomed by Ashesi’s leadership team, at Matriculation ceremony
Fourth year student, and President of the Student Council, Edwin Adatsi takes a selfie with first-year sister, Eyram
First-years from Mfantsipm Boys’ Senior High School, pose for a photo following matriculation ceremony
Welcoming the Class of 2022 to Ashesi, our current enrollment has eclipsed 1000 students: a huge milestone from the pioneering class of 30
