Typically, Nigerian teenagers become adults the moment they step foot on university campuses. This is so because their parents will neither be there to guide nor to protect them once they are on those campuses. As a result, many young people often find themselves thrust in situations that require them to make their own decisions and look after their own interests even though most are still teenagers. This is why it is extremely important for every teenager to acquire as many life skills as possible ahead of when they finally set foot on those university campuses. Please note that although this post has tried to congest most of these skills, there are many more that could be learnt from elsewhere. So endeavour to take to heart every useful tip that will be of help to you in one way or the other. Best.
LEARN TO PLAN: The ability to create and follow a schedule will help every teenager manage their time, which will in turn help them be successful at the university. In the light of this therefore, teenagers are encouraged to make use of calendars which will help them keep track of practical responsibilities such as washing their clothes every two weeks, shopping every end of the month etc.
LEARN TO MANAGE MONEY:Every teenager must ensure to understand the basics of money management before they head off to the university. And by Money management, we’re talking about proper budgeting, setting of Financial Goals, the ability to save etc. It’s very needful to understand how small and often unnecessary expenses such as buying a cone of ice-cream everyday adds up to a big sum over the course of the month; thereby eating deep into one’s pocket. Understand that the way and manner teenagers spend their money can determine whether they are always broke or constantly buoyant.
LEARN TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND BE SAFE: Issues of campus safety and sexual assault are of significant interest to most people both within and off various Nigerian campuses. For teenage boys, you must bear in mind that most Nigerian university campuses are the breeding ground for criminals who unfortunately end of dead in the process of initiation into cults. You must bear in mind that your character are always some of the factors cultists look out for while recruiting new members. You must also be aware that wrongful association could be as detrimental as leading up to harm on your part. In the same vein, female teenagers must bear in mind that sexual predators abound on most Nigerian campuses. Indecent dressing is usually a way of calling attention to oneself. Therefore, bearing all of these in mind should better prepare the teenager to be safety conscious while stepping foot on the university campuses.
LEARN HOW TO COOK…PLEASE!: This call is for both boys and girls. Many students are hungry on Nigerian university campuses just because they cannot cook! You see, the ability to help will help you to better manage your monthly allowances because cooking is cheaper than eating out. But in situations where a particular student can’t even fry plantain, s/he would frequent the restaurant which will in turn cause their money to finish on time; hence, hunger! I’m sure you wouldn’t want to find yourself in this sort of uncomfortable situation. Well if you don’t, there is a way- learn to cook.
Now as noted earlier, there are many more tips to that could be learnt. Please ensure to familiarize yourselves with as many of such as possible in order to be better prepared for adulthood. Be well, y’all.
