Some years ago this would have been unthinkable. Girls living in Katanga and Unity (Conti) hall together with the boys. Well, it now seems inevitable. Months after the KNUST showed intentions of converting both halls to mixed halls, there have been protests from current students and alumni of both halls. But it seems that all the
Category: Student life
How to prepare for your graduation
Graduation is a time for joy and celebration. Four years of tireless work and financial investments in tertiary education has finally come to an end. To some students, the graduation ceremony is the zenith of University life. This ceremony differs between Universities but we have put together a general guide that should help students steer
The right university for you
What many students don’t realise is that picking a university is equal to picking your best friend or partner. Yes, it’s that serious. Every university is different and has its own rules, vibe and culture. Finding the one right one whose standards match up to your ambition is of utmost importance. So then, just how
The essence of placements, internships and insight experience and how to apply for them
The essence of placement, internships and insight experience and how to apply for them.
UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018 Launches On April 20
Youth Web Group, organizers of the annual Ghana’s most prestigious tertiary student’s awards will officially launch the UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards (GTA) 2018. The awards scheme, which is in its fifth year (5years) will be launch on the theme: “ DEVELOP THE POSSIBILITIES AND DO GREAT THINGS FOR GHANA) ” at the SUNCITY HOTELS APARTMENT
5 tips on saving and making money in school
If you are still a student like me then your financial picture is much different than someone just starting out in the workforce. You may not have a lot of money stacked up in your bank account as your focus is primarily on your studies and having fun. However, it is important to take these
Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter on Campus
Easter is that wonderful time of year where we remember what Christ has done for the whole of humanity by being that ultimate sacrifice for sin and establishing a relationship between us and God as it says in 1 Peter 2:21-25 This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life
5 ways you can benefit from using GetRooms as a student
You probably might have heard of GetRoom, the largest hostel room booking application in Africa. Thousands of students use GetRooms to book their hostel rooms from the comfort of their mobile phones or laptops (some have desktops). We are doing our best to make hostel booking as seamless as possible for both students and hostel managers. Here
Students cry over high hostel fees
Students and parents have had to brace themselves every year for an increase in hostel fees. It has become a trend as hostel owners are forced to increase their rates due to yearly inflation which affects their basic operational costs. Many hostels have increased their prices for the 2018/2019 academic year ranging between a 5%
WhatsApp Group for Students in Hostels
Today WhatsApp released its Business app version, WhatsApp Business in Ghana. We at GetRooms have already taken advantage of it by creating a WhatsApp group for students in hostels. This group was created to keep students informed of hostel booking seasons, prices of various hostels, discounts, facilities of hostels, etc. The group is open to students