TRUTH BE TOLD: A MUST READ FOR ALL CAMPUS FRESHERS..( PART 1)

HI Cuties,

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Today, My post is directed to all university freshers.. and those still seeking admission(It's coming your way soonest...**Can I hear an Amen!*)
I remember vividly when I applied to study in FUTO.(the greatest). Prior to my admission, I would always surf the net daily, trying to figure out things about the school and in fact school life generally, what I should expect.

Then, I got the admission and all i wanted was a guideline on how to behave while in school. Too bad oo..I never came in across any(or maybe i didn't search in the right places)...Honestly, it was/is really annoying..

But today, I've decided to change the situation. Especially for people who have tried and didn't see...
Well done! Your search has ended.*Smiles*

I'm going to list few things here that will help your friend, sister, brother or just anybody you know who is a fresher, have the best of the university life..
These are practical things..applicable to all and sundry..Some of them i wish i knew earlier before now..But it's better late than never right??? Anyways, I'm positive they will also help you who is already an 'old chip' in school...
I hope we all achieve our respective goal of graduating in peace..
Always remember that the primary reason we were sent to the university is to gain knowledge and graduate with a good result...Every other thing is included..things that will make people admit that yes..indeed the university passed through you as you passed through it.

TIP #1:   SET YOUR GOALS RIGHT FROM THE DAY ONE:

Goals are plans that should be set every time of your life(short term and long term goals)..you know why?? The reason is, it'll help you program your life and at least you'll have something to work towards..
When you set goals, write them down as well, and paste it in a place where you'll see it often so the '"inner you' will know you are serious. Next step is to pray about it, work towards it.....you're bound to achieve it in no time.
But a situation whereby you get into school with the mindset of 'anything goes...we'll survive'..then there's a problem.. Of course you'd survive but you will be clueless throughout..
So today, write out a plan for yourself..something workable and enjoy yourself as you reap the fruits later on..

TIP #2: MAKE FRIENDS THAT WILL MAKE AND NOT MAR YOU

This should strictly be adhered to by all freshers..The kind of friends you make the first few weeks in school largely affects how your entire stay will be there..
If you're the type that attends all sorts of parties at home..I'd advice you get friends that are not like you..Or you'd end up storming every party and visiting every night club with them..
Some people go into school and turn to be someone or something else...Something different from who they truly are within...This comes as a result of the kind of friends they make at the onset..
  My dear the best thing for you to do is this..get closer to people who are different in a way from you(there has to be a balance)..If you don't do this, it'll be disastrous.. *This is what I mean.

Scenario 1:.Nkechi is an outgoing, social girl, her closest friend is someone who goes out a lot too..who attends every party in town..Do you know what will happen to both them? They'd never have time for their books because both of them are like terms..they will go out all day and none of them can tell the other to stop..

Scenario 2:Obi doesn't have a social life.Or even a religious life..He came into school determined to leave with a first class degree...His team of friends friend are that way too..or maybe even worse, .it's always book, and nothing else...Now trust me, they will definitely graduate vwith high grades..but they will never survive in the social world..They didn't make the right choice of friends...
friends are meant to be a mixture of personalities..salt and pepper..take a little bit of everything everybiody has...be watchful though

Get my point now?
Cool...I'm happy now you know friends go a long way in affecting us...So we should endeavour to always make the right choice.


TIP #3: STAYING OFF-CAMPUS IS GREAT BUT YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO BE STRONG:

My dear the strong I mean ehh..Is 'dry gin' kind of strong ooo..Serious one. Staying or living off campus, that is, in a lodge(not school hostel) is a great idea but it has it's vices.. As a fresher, it's a good choice..I did it myself when i was in year one. But it has plenty wahala..honestly..
First of all: People will visit often..Sincerely speaking...As a new babe/guy with new friends..your 'new friends' will visit often and you may not be able to control it...(I had that problem myself but I found a way to curtail it..though it was after my 1st year..), and if you don't, it will end up distracting you..To control it, minimize the rate at which you give people your lodge address...place a curfew both on yourself and the time you can accept visitors who aren't coming for important things(assignment, project,etc)
Girls, you'd have plenty male visitors..lol.Some may waste so much time, gisting dry things and when it's late, they'd ask/beg you to allow them spend the night...out of pity, you might accept..Please don't be fooled by this category of people..they are only looking for opportunities to manifest their manliness..tell them straight up that they have to go..they are guys..they can find their way home.
As for the ladies, some also use this trick..LOL..guys if you don't want her, or you know she will be a distraction, please escort her home!!!!!
Secondly, The rate at which friends living in that same lodge visit will be enormous..but this however depends on how you present yourself at the beginning..so if you don't want to regret your stay in that school, please, make them know you have limits..everything must have limits..so they won't come knocking on your door by 12pm, asking for pepper and next thing, they lie on your bed to gist..


TIP #4: AVOID FALLING INTO THE TEMPTATION OF ENGAGING IN HABITS YOUR PARENTS WON'T BE PROUD OF WHEN THEY HEAR IT

Ok o..It is a normal thing for you to feel so good and happy.."Oh! finally I'm Free" kinda happy.. But please bear in mind that the fact that you are free from the watchful eyes of your parents, doesn't mean you are free to start misbehaving.
It's Ok for you to attend parties once in a while, drink alcohol, etc but when it becomes a daily routine, there is a problem...
The new rave of the moment for guys is smoking(almost every guy does it-some girls too)..The rate at which they do it is alarming. Some go ahead and smoke especially Indian Hemp( igbo) like it's legal, when obviously it's not.
I did a little survey and i found out that most of the people that indulge in it, started when they got into school(just to feel among within the new circle of friends they have)...What gain is all of that..
Why indulge in something your folks will hear and shake their head in disappointment..*well, this one na story for another day*
So, my dear freshers, don't forget why you are sent to school in the first place and start engaging in acts that will and may only make your stay in that school longer than the agreed 4 or 5 years.
Set your priorities right-your goals(like I said earlier), and make the tight choice..Your studies come first!!!
*just wondering sha: how can they write 'smokers are liable to die young and people still buy, people still sell..hmmm..na wa oo***

TIP #5:   JOIN STUDENT GROUPS AND FELLOWSHIPS THAT WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU

There are so many of such platforms..

Let me explain what they'll do for you:

•  Expose you to campus life well..and you'll enjoy it
• Give you an identity
• Help you make friends(the other members)..those with like minds but different personalities
• Give you room to air your views and keep you relevant on campus
• Keep you busy at least so you don't engage in things that won't add anything good in your life.

Example of such groups include: Enactus, Rotaract, other talk shows....other  religious fellowships

This will be all for Campus tutoriaal 101...Expect the next session soon..

Remember my aim for this post is to put you all on the right track, so you don't make so many mistakes..like me and some other good people did....also, so you enjoy your Campus life to the fullest.

Also, to the other old cargoes*hides face* .. I do hope this post is helpful..Areas you can correct, do so...It's never too late. I'm doing the same.

I'll tell you stuff any other person may not want to say...(reasons best known to them sha) LOL (not like I want them to anyways...*beef*)

yeah I'll reveal stuff like that just so you know and stay prepared..

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