By Hadiza Usman
The Unofficial Residents: A Glimpse into the Lives of UI’s Campus Animals
Back to UI: Where the Second Semester Starts Like a Sprint
By Hadiza UsmanThere is a unique atmosphere that descends upon the University of Ibadan campus at the start of a new semester. It is a feeling of both newness and weary familiarity, a collective sense of a reset button being pressed. The rustle of crisp notebooks, the sight of students reuniting with friends after the... Continue Reading →
Beyond Faculties: The Invisible Ties That Bind UI Students Together
Hadiza UsmanA university as vast and storied as Ibadan is, by its very design, a collection of specialized worlds. Each faculty, with its distinct buildings, unique jargon, and demanding curricula, often functions as a self-contained space. Students naturally gravitate toward those who share their academic burdens, lecture halls, and career goals. Yet beneath this visible... Continue Reading →
Inside the Isolated Journey of UI’s DLC Students
Hadiza UsmanAisha sits at her desk in a quiet room, hours away from the University of Ibadan. Her laptop screen glows with lecture slides and online forums, the only companions in her academic routine. As a 300-level Computer Science student at the university’s Distance Learning Centre, Aisha studies alone most days. “It is just me... Continue Reading →
How Awo Hall Basement Residents Bear the Burden of Others’ Waste
Jesutofunmi Great Ayeni A place of residence was meant to be peaceful, but for basement residents of Awo Hall, it often felt like the opposite. Beyond the sense of isolation, the challenges of staying on the base floor are more pressing issues they face daily. Their balcony told the story. Unlike other residents who stayed... Continue Reading →
UI Commuters: The Daily Hurdles of Living Off-Campus
Hadiza Usman The University of Ibadan’s imposing gates stand as a beacon of learning, but for some students, the true daily challenge begins far beyond their shadow. Limited campus accommodation means that many are forced, rather than choosing, to live off-campus. The scarcity of hostel spaces, combined with the high cost of private hostels, compels... Continue Reading →
Tick Tock! A Need for Effective Time Management Skill
Oluwaferanmi Mary The vibrant energy of Nigerian universities is undeniable. From moving between lectures to engaging in campus activities, the experience is a home of countless opportunities for growth and discovery. But one thing stands as an obstacle beneath the glaring academic pressures and social engagements: Time management. In this current age, time slips away... Continue Reading →
Books vs. Business: The Dual Life of UI Studentpreneurs
Hadiza UsmanStudent entrepreneurs are those who seek and thrive beyond academic walls. Beneath the veneer of lectures and bustling lecture halls, a different kind of commerce quietly thrives at the University of Ibadan. It is a world of transactions driven not just by ambition, but by necessity. In this space, necessity is not only the... Continue Reading →
Finding Home: What Does it Mean at UI
Hadiza Usman The gates of the University of Ibadan, with their stoic grandeur, mark not just an entrance into academic pursuit, but a threshold into a new world for thousands of young souls each year. Leaving behind familiar comforts, the embrace of family, and the well-trodden paths of their hometowns, these students embark on a... Continue Reading →
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