18 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW AS A FRESHER IN LASU

Now that you're here, let me give you some insider hacks to make your time at LASU both fun and smooth.

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Congratulations on securing a spot at this great citadel of knowledge! Now that you're here, let me give you some insider hacks to make your time at LASU both fun and smooth.

1. Chill, Abeg!

Relax! No need to overdress or carry a bag that looks like you’re running away from home. And please, don’t go around asking everyone if they’re freshers. Some people are in 8 a.m. classes because their lecturer no dey smile with attendance. Not everyone’s a fresher, o! Respect yourself before you learn the hard way.

2. Register Fast or Cry Later

Don’t procrastinate! Get your registrations done quickly. Trust me, you don’t want to witness the royal rumble at Bubamarwa when people start pushing and fighting for anti-cult forms or affidavits. I warned you!

3. Party but Don’t Part from Your Books

There’ll be parties, plenty of them! But don’t let them distract you from your books. No worries, even if you fall off track, there’ll always be another party to help you recover after LIDC serves you hot peppered food.

4. Not All Coursemates Are Your Padi

Listen carefully—*not* every coursemate is your friend. Some are for gisting, others for gossiping. If you overshare your struggles, e go end up on anonymous real quick. Choose your squad carefully, before you become gist of the week.

5. Not Every Snack in LASU Is for Consumption

See that ₦350 meat pie you’re craving? Ignore ittttt! Those doughnuts and half-done chickens from fancy places will only make you question your life decisions—especially when you're trying to impress that crush you’ll probably forget by second semester.

6. You No Fit Do Everything, Abeg!

There are endless societies—Debate Society, Faculty Honourable, ACJ, JCI, LASU creatives, etc. But you can’t do it all at once. Pace yourself. Relax and enjoy the process. No kill yourself before you even start.

7. "I Think I Love You"—Runnnnnnn!

Someone says they love you already? Just in the first semester? You fall? Stand up and keep running, o! Don't look back! Whether you promised 5.0 GPA at home or not, don’t get distracted. Love is beautiful. Just make sure you shine your eye well before diving in.

8. Respect Your Lecturers, No Go Dey Form

Assignments first, gist later. Show up early to class—you don’t want to be that guy/girl always fighting for a seat. And please, don’t save seats for latecomers while others are standing. That’s not the kind of attention you want.

9. Dress Well, E Get Why

Marshals no dey smile if you no dress well. Keep your swagger intact, but avoid unnecessary wahala over that crop top or ripped jeans. You can look good and still play by the rules.

10. Don’t Stress Your HOC, HOCs Don’t Stress Your People

If you’re not the HOC, abeg, respect yourself and don’t overload them with petty requests. If you _are_ the HOC, don't go full tyrant on your coursemates.

11. Get Informed or Get Left Behind

LASU is a fast-paced place. If you’re not the type to keep up with updates, make friends who do. Information is key here! Off your data, and you might find out your coursemates have graduated while you're still looking for where to print 100l course formpiunnn.

12. Borrow Smart, No Go Fumble Your GPA

Borrowing courses? Use your brain, biko. Don’t pick courses that’ll drag your GPA down to the gutter. And remember, tutorials and study groups aren’t for decoration—join them!

13. Avoid Senior Predators

Senior boys and girls who promise you heaven and earth? Run. They’ll sell you dreams, but you’ll end up with nightmares. No let Third Mainland Bridge be the final destination for your trust.

14. Spot a Celeb? Hold Your Steeze

LASU has its share of celebrities, and they pop up now and then. Don’t lose your composure. Keep your steeze steady or maybe notttttttt

15. GNS Compendium No Be Civic Education

Ah, you think you’ll just breeze through GNS like secondary school civic education? I laugh in “We are LASU, we are great.” Read that compendium well before you embarrass yourself in the exam hall.

16. Food No Be Luxury—Eat!

Surviving on vibes alone? Impossible. Eat well, my friend, or hunger will humble you quickly in this place.

17. Pray Well-Well!

After God, na still God o! The ups and downs of LASU life require divine intervention, trust me.

18. Enjoy, Network, and Have Fun!

Finally, remember to enjoy your time here. You’re only a fresher once, so make good friends, network, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

📝: Kuti Aisha, Editor, LASULife

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