Lady Who Stayed in Public Hostel After Gaining Admission into University of Ibadan Shares Experience
- A Nigerian lady who stayed in a public hostel after her admission into the University of Ibadan shared her experience
- She shared why she longed for a private hostel after her experience but later changed her mind about the public hostel
- The young lady shared what the experience taught her and how it changed her perspective about life and money
A young Nigerian lady, Kabirat Ojo, shared her experience at a public hostel at the University of Ibadan.
She stated that she stayed in a public hostel after she gained admission into UI.
Source: UGC
UI student shares public hostel experience
On her LinkedIn page, Kabirat Ojo shared what she saw in the public hostel that made her wish to stay in a private one.
Her LinkedIn post read:
โ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐งโ๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ? We live in a world where money often feels like the ultimate solution. We dream about big houses, luxury cars, the latest phones, and honestly, thereโs nothing wrong with that. But somewhere along the way, we start to believe that money can give us everything we want.
"I used to think that way too. When I gained admission into the University of Ibadan, I stayed in a public hostel. Life there was both chaotic and beautiful. I shared a room with five other roommates, and while it came with its challenges, it also gave me a strong sense of community.
"Still, I longed for something โbetter.โ Private hostels. They looked more comfortable, more exclusive, and more ideal. I convinced myself that if I had the money, that was the life I truly wanted.
"But recently, a conversation changed everything. I spoke with a friend, Fatihah Quadri Eniola, and we talked about the private hostel life I had always admired. That conversation opened my eyes. I realized I had only been looking at one side of the story, the money side.
"I never paused to ask questions like: What is life really like there? What are the hidden challenges? Is it truly better, or just different? That moment shifted my perspective.
This is what Iโve learned: Money is important, but it is not everything. The right people and a strong sense of community can mean even more. Having money should not take away kindness and generosity. Every phase of life comes with its own challenges. No situation is perfect.
"Sometimes, one meaningful conversation is all it takes to change your perspective. We donโt always need more. Sometimes, we just need to see differently."
Source: UGC
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan after trying to secure admission to study medicine and surgery.
LASU BGS shares admission experience
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.
She also shared the study secrets that helped her in school and why she ended up writing UTME twice.
In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.
Source: Legit.ng
