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University is a time for leaving the comfort and security of home and embarking on the journey to adulthood. Here at Uganda Christian University students are required to live on campus at least during their freshman year. This is very beneficial to students as they will learn about campus life and the many benefits that come with living on campus.
Living on campus allows one to meet and interact with a wide variety of people. People from all over the country will attend your university so you will be exposed to new cultures and learn so much from them. As well, you will make long lasting friends and have support during times when you may feel depressed for many reasons like .
Living on campus helps ease any anxieties associated with the transition from home or high school to university. Not only does living on campus give you easy and quick access to classes, but you will also be able to interact with people living in your hostel and take part in the social gatherings and parties.
Living on campus will give you the ability to take part in many clubs and organizations. This can include organizations that focus on education, cultural diversity, gender issues, recreational activities, spiritual activities, political clubs, sports activities, and much more. Colleges and Universities also have various extra curricular activities such as working at the college newspaper, sports and more.
The convenience of living on campus makes it more likely that you will participate in clubs and other organizations. As well, the convenience allows you to attend other facilities such as computer labs, night time classes, the library, and the gym. The fitness center is a great way to exercise, participate in recreational sports activities. Most colleges also have various college sports team that one can try out for. It is also helpful to be near the university health center, dining halls, and student information resources.
If you are attending college on a tight budget, you will most likely want a part time job to ease your daily living expenses. Living on campus makes access to an on campus job much easier as you will be only minutes away from your job. You do not have to worry about driving to a job and days when there is bad weather. You will make that extra bit of cash while meeting and interacting new people.
Recent studies in Uganda have shown that students living on campus are more likely to complete their education program. The reason for this is that students living on campus feel more connected to the college and the people. They tend to invest more time in their classroom studies as well as campus life.
There may seem to be a lot of benefits to living off campus when attending college, however, if you live on campus you will be exposed to new experiences and people which will make college life more fun and rewarding. Campus life is a unique experience that one should take full advantage of before they actually get out in the work world where they will have their whole lives to be fully independent.
