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 →
Beating Second Semester Fatigue: How to Stay Motivated and Mentally Balanced
By Marvellous Olajide The beginning of a new semester in a Nigerian university like University of Ibadan is always a mix of excitement and exhaustion. For some, the joy of seeing friends after the break is refreshing. For others, it feels like dragging a tired body into another long marathon especially when the semester break... Continue Reading →
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 →
Early Romantic Relationship: A Poison to Mental Health
By Elizabeth Oladapo Psychiatrists have associated poor mental health in underages with Teen Dating Violence (TDV). Given their view about dating before the age of 21, early romantic relationships are not advisable due to the range of psychiatric disorders associated with TDV. "Dating before 21 years is not advisable," psychiatrists say. Many young adults nowadays... Continue Reading →
BASIC DUES PACKAGE SHORTAGE IN AWO
By Rihanat Adekola and Tosin Adeoye The residents of Obafemi Awolowo Hall usually look forward to the session packages in anticipation of whatever the current administration had to offer them. Every student accommodated in Obafemi Awolowo Hall must pay compulsory basic dues to fulfill the financial obligations of being an Awoite. This fee also serves... Continue Reading →
LIFESTYLE: CONQUER ANXIETY AND ACHIEVE YOUR SEMESTER GOALS
By Leonard Divine We're already into the fourth week of resumption?? Classes have begun in earnest, and it seems like there isn't even enough time to catch a breather. It looks pretty daunting, doesn't it?? What more for a freshman who is expected not just to adapt to a new environment but also to get... Continue Reading →
LIFESTYLE: BACK TO SCHOOL JITTERS
Photo credit: pinterest by Ausi Tosin The end-of-session break for the 2023/2024 session has come to an end, and the new session is off to a fresh start. The first day back can be a whirlwind of emotions for both returning students and freshmen alike; however, the key task this period is maintaining 100 percent... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: SCHOOL RESUMPTION: EARLY ACADEMIC REDEMPTION IN READING ROOMS
By Aliyya Hussain On the 3rd of January, 2024, the University sprang back to life as academic activities recommenced, signaling the start of a new semester for students across different faculties. While many eagerly anticipate the plethora of activities awaiting them in the coming months, some students find themselves ruminating over their past performance. With... Continue Reading →
