✨ Back to Campus? Here’s What to Take to School as a Fresher in Nigeria
Things to take to school as a fresher in Nigeria is the topic for today. Lol I’m not a teacher o.
I know you have been going over the internet for a perfect answer to your questions. Congratulations cos you are on the right page.
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You should know me for that, I try my best to enlighten students on the necessary thing they need most especially freshers to make their registration and their first year stress-free.
Hello! Pls I’m not asking you to buy everything listed here o and the thing is you can actually get some of these things after resumption, so check what’s on offer before you go to the market…I’ll advise you start early cos very soon prices will start to go up.
You might end up staying on campus with a lot of roommates or even if you are off campus you might share a room with people and you will share things like pots, kettles, frying pans, pegs, and so and so forth. So please don’t pressurize yourself or your parents.
Below is a comprehensive list of things to take to school as a fresher. They will be divided into 3 main sections: General, Male, and Female.
List of Provisions to Take to School as a Fresher in Nigeria
Below are the general list of things you need for University life:
Electronics & Accessories
- A Phone
- Headset or Earpiece (to cancel noise)
- Loudspeaker (Inside life! I don’t even have it, but almost everyone does.)
- Sunglasses
Academic & Contact Documents
- Passport Photos (like 40)
- Old Textbooks and Notes
- List of Phone Numbers
- Address Book and Email Contacts List (don’t look me with one bad eye o! In case your phone disappears, this will save your a**.)
- Diary or Calendar
- Support Notification Form
- Other University Documents (Jamb, WAEC, NECO exam certificates, etc. Pls read: documents needed after gaining admission)
Identification & Financial Details
- Passport or Driving Licence (for those who own cars)
- Bank Account Details (Remember, on one of my posts, I told you guys to get an account! I’m sure you don’t want dad and mum to be the one receiving your alerts. I think the post was: 10 places every fresher must know. You remember that post, right? If you haven’t, please read it.)
- Doctor and Dentist Details (for students under treatments)
Other things to take to the University hostel include,
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- Plates
- Bowls (for cereal, soup, ice cream, etc.)
- Mugs
- Glasses
- Wine Glasses and Shot Glasses (especially for those of you that like to chop life)
- Kettle (both for boiling and for prayers as a Muslim)
- Small Frying or Omelette Pan
- Grater/Blender (to save stress/cash, since you can’t go to grind pepper outside every time—it’s a life saver!)
- Wooden Spoon/Spatula or “Orogun” (as Yorubas call it, for turning food like eba, porridge, etc.)
- Fun fact: My neighbors used to beg me for my “crazy spatula” after making jest of me!
- Chopping Board (An extra one if you are cutting meat to avoid food poisoning!)
- Tin Opener (for milk)
- Corkscrew and Bottle Opener
Kitchen, Dining, & Foodstuffs
Food Stuffs
- Rice
- Beans
- Red Oil and Groundnut Oil
- GARRI (LOL, don’t ask me why I put it in capital letters!)
- Gino (or other tomato paste)
- Seasoning (Maggi, Thyme, and Curry Powder)
- Salt
- Grinded Pepper (especially for Yorubas. No be me talk am o! I’m a Yoruba boy before you bite me, and I’m not a pepper freak.)
- Cereals (Corn flakes or Coco Pops) or Beverages (if you be “Nepo baby,” this isn’t difficult.)
Academic & Desk Supplies
Cutlery (Forks, knives, spoons)
- Desk Lamp (Halogen)
- BOOK CHAIR (saves a lot of neck strain if you are making notes out of a big book)
- A Table (especially for Architecture and Engineering students who will do technical drawing, ehn! The table can also be used for eating.)
- Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Jotter
- Ream of Printing Paper and A4 Folders
- Pens (a pack will be better), Pencils, Paper, Files, Highlighters
- Scissors, Sticky Tape
- Note Books (I’d recommend the 80 or 40-leaves—they are lighter and you can read better, though some prefer the heavy, fat ones.)
- Stapler (I’m sure you’re gonna be like, “What is doing this one now? Let’s kuku carry the whole house.” Some things are very important.)
Other Essential Items for Freshers
Cleaning & Health
- Soap (for washing clothes and bathing)
- Bath Towel
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Enough Drugs (in case you suddenly fall ill)
- Insecticide (don’t carry Sniper so you won’t be tempted to drink it!)
- Air Freshener
- Dustbin or Laundry Bag (cleanliness is next to godliness)
Bedding & Comfort
- Bed (if not provided by the hostel)
- Duvet or Wrapper (for mosquitoes or cold)
- Mosquito Net
- Bed Spread
- Pillow (mhen! I love my pillow, guys even fight for my pillow lol… if you ask me why I won’t talk o)
- Cardigans
Electronics & Utilities
- POWER BANK and EXTENSION BOX (MMMM….)
- Alarm
- Light Bulb
- Table or Wall Fan
- Clock
- Matches or Lighter
Room & Recreation
- Curtains (for your room, if you’re staying off campus)
- Chess, Draft, etc. (don’t let boredom kill you)
- Bible or Quran
- Rosary
Things to take to school as a fresher for Guys
Finance & Tech
- MONEY (Don’t ask me why o!)
- LAPTOP (I’m not encouraging yahoo o!!)
- Gamepads (to play games with your friends using your laptop, of course).
- If you are a blogger like me, a PC is needed o! For photo editors too and entrepreneurs, you need a laptop.
- Wallet (not an empty one ooh, that sh*t is heartbreaking).
- Bike (if applicable for transport).
Fashion & Sports
- Football
- Sports Gear
- Some cool shoes and slip-ons
- Hood
Toiletries & Grooming
- Shampoo
- Shaving Stick
- Shaving Cream
- Hair Brush/Comb
Weather & Health
- Raincoat
- Umbrella
- Head Warmer/Cap
- Condom (of course—you don’t want to be a father yet, am I right?)
Caution: Be careful o! Don’t say Undergragra didn’t warn you, don’t forget God on campus.
Things to take to school as a fresher for the Ladies
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Personal Care & Grooming
- Make-up Kit (if you don’t use make up you will feel like dying; it takes courage not to be like others)
- Perfumes
- Deodorants
- Lipstick
- Lipbalm
- Baby Oil
- Nail Varnish
- Moisturizer
- Hair Removing Cream
- Sunscreen
Hair Care
- Shampoo
- Gel
- Hair Brush
- Hair Spray
- Shower Cap
Clothing & Accessories
- Cool Clothes
- Leggings
- Bum Shorts
- Wrappers
- Swim Wears
- Jewelries
Miscellaneous
- Pads
- Box of Tissues
- Water Bottle
- Teddy Bears
- Dolls
Caution: You don’t have to be a slave to any guy, sex isn’t love and virginity isn’t a crime.
PACKING FOR UNI TIPS
Packing for University: Essential Tips
Be moderate—don’t carry the whole of your house! 😂
- Listen to your parents and listen to your older colleagues who are already in the university.
- Buy everything you need from home. It will save your money for school.
- Create a list, just like the one I posted previously.
- Pack your things gradually. If you rush, you might forget important documents.
- Commit everything in the hands of God.
- You can always contact us.
Please, I’m repeating myself again, not everything here is compulsory. Pick what is good for you. EOD (end of discussion).
So, what’s up freshers, I hope I tried? Mhen, I feel so exhausted right now.
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