PAPER ID: Vol. III Issue III (October to December 2025 ) /1-13 /1
AUTHOR : Adaeze Nwona Nzewi
TITLE: AI USE IN ACADEMICS FOR CUTTING BOUNDARIES AMONG FRESH STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY: MEDICAL COLLEGE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY IN VIEW
ABSTRACT: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education represents a paradigm shift in the traditional teacher-student relationship, evolving into a teacher-AI-student dynamic. This study examines the importance and impact of introducing AI to first-year students at the Medical College, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. As UNESCO emphasizes the necessity of AI adoption in educational systems worldwide, this research explores how AI technologies can enhance academic sustainability, effectiveness, and student outcomes both within and beyond the university environment. The study investigates the benefits, challenges, and implications of early AI exposure for undergraduate students, particularly in the context of Nigerian universities facing infrastructural and resource constraints. Through a comprehensive analysis of AI applications in academics, this paper demonstrates that early introduction of AI tools to fresh students can significantly improve learning experiences, foster creativity, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and better prepare students for the technology-driven global workforce. The findings suggest that universities must prioritize AI literacy from the onset of students’ academic journey to ensure they remain competitive in an increasingly automated world.
KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Higher Education, Teacher-AI-Student Dynamic, AI Literacy, Academic Sustainability, Student Outcomes, Nigerian Universities, and First-Year Students
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