Tofunmi Great Ayeni If you have ever lived in a hostel at the University of Ibadan : whether it is Queen Awo Hall, Elizabeth II Hall, Tedder Hall, or any of the private hostels scattered around Agbowo and Ajibode – you know that sharing a room is like entering a social experiment you didn't sign... Continue Reading →
Social Isolation in Hostels: A Silent Struggle
By Omidokun Precious
Your Room, Your Mind: How Your Environment Reflects You
Olakiitan KoladeHow does it feel when you get back from a really long day, and your bed is neatly made, your room is clean, and everything is in its place? You feel a sense of relief, don’t you? Calm washes over you, and for a moment, the noise of the outside world fades. That’s the... Continue Reading →
Wi-Fi or Die-Tryin’- A Student’s Guide To Surviving Without Going Broke On Bundles
By Leonard Divine For students who make use of data like water, it's not uncommon to see messages like “You have 50MB left in your Data Bundle”. Data is the life of the average student, in fact, it has become another basic amenity students rely on in school.From school projects to research, assignments etc, data... Continue Reading →
Hooked and Addicted: The Toll of Excessive Screen Time on Students
By Elizabeth OladapoAt 12 a.m. on a Monday morning, imagine stepping out to urinate and hearing loud laughter and noise from the phone of the neighbor next door, scrolling through TikTok with a lot to do the next day. This has become quite the norm in the lives of many students. The number of hours... Continue Reading →
Stress, Strands, and Survival: What Your Hair Reveals About University Life
Jesutofunmi Great AyeniIt always starts the same. New semester, new energy. You are organised, hair well-laid, skin glowing, and planners colour-coded like you are filming a study vlog. By week three, though? Your notes are scribbles, your diet is energy drinks and instant noodles, and your hair — well, your hair has decided to tap... Continue Reading →
Braids on Boys: A Trend Challenging Our Cultural Norms
Leonard Divine It starts with a parting comb, a little rubber thread, and a teenage boy sitting between his sister’s knees. On a hot Saturday afternoon in Lagos, she skillfully sections his hair, twisting and braiding as Davido’s music hums in the background. Just a few years ago, this scene would have raised eyebrows. Now,... Continue Reading →
Healthy Living in Hostels: What Every Student Should Know
Leonard DivineFrom fetching water and using the public bath to dealing with roommates, one thing remains prominent—shared spaces. Hostel living is all about shared spaces, shared responsibilities and, whether we like it or not, shared germs too. Personal and environmental hygiene is non-negotiable, especially in a hostel environment where shared spaces are inevitable.Whether you are... Continue Reading →
What It’s Really Like to Be a Student on Your Period
Image credit: npr.org Elizabeth OladapoFor many female students, life on the surface may appear normal, filled with all sorts of academic, social activities and the constant push for all-around success. However, behind all of this lies an often neglected and overlooked yet very important aspect of a female’s life: menstruation. Despite the fact that menstruation... Continue Reading →
Between Holding On and Letting Go: The Thin Line Between Sanity and Insanity
Image Credit: istock Leonard Divine Ever get that feeling of “I am okay but not okay”? Like everything around you is a mirage, and you are just one tiny speck in a sea of sand? Everything seems to be rushing at you, and you can not do anything about it. It feels like you are... Continue Reading →
