4. University College

Mulugeta Wodajo

Dad discusses his experiences entering the University College of Addis Ababa in the second ever class.

  • 1951 GCE exam, given by British Council
  • 5 exams, 1 week
  • 2nd class at UCAA, 100 students total, 1 building
  • some faculty and administration were Jesuits (again)
  • the teachers "gently guided" us toward our majors
  • emperor visited frequently

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