Mitchell Hall at Makerere University has held its traditional orientation for the new Rat Guard Brigade (RGB), welcoming freshers from the 26/U intake into the hall’s culture, values, and long-standing traditions.
The session introduced the newest “Rats,” as freshers in the hall are affectionately known, to the customs that define Mitchell Hall, while preparing them to actively take part in the affairs of the hall going forward.
As part of the orientation, Mitchell Hall identified and selected outstanding freshers to take up the roles of Chief Fresher and Flag Bearer, positions entrusted with representing and carrying forward the spirit of the hall on behalf of their intake.
The orientation forms part of a broader tradition at Mitchell Hall, where the “Mitchellite” spirit, culture, and legacy are deliberately passed down from one generation of residents to the next, ensuring new residents are grounded in the hall’s identity from the very start of their time at Makerere.
Hall-level traditions like the Rat Guard Brigade orientation remain a defining part of student life at Makerere, with halls of residence continuing to build strong internal cultures that shape how freshers integrate into campus life beyond just academics.
