henrixx:
nice lips 'kissable'






BTW how are ppl selected for the streams?

In my days, I feel into stream one. The widely accepted 'rumour' was that Stream 1 Lagos comprised mainly of foreign students and Lagos graduates with a few graduates from other states. Stream 2 was made up of other state graduates. Don't quote me though...for all I know, they put names in a hat and just put out people.

In other states though (those near BH affected areas), their stream 1 is normally those posted directly to their states and stream 2 are ones posted to BH states or their neighbours (but still deemed too risky for nysc campers) so eg...you might get posted to Sambisi State but because Kano State is trouble free and more or else near, Kano can take you in under their stream 2. (for illustration purposes only).

It really doesn't make a difference if stream one or two TBH. With stream 2, you actually get to do one month less overall than those of Stream 1 cos everyone gets their certificate the same day so I would say Stream 2 folks can be at an advantage.

Goodluck!

Welldone OP.... I served in Lagos camp and I have to tell you guys that electronic items are not allowed in camp oooo. Better shine your eyes or they will be seized. All the cameras, iPads, irons, ext cables, etc etc... Not allowed. Btw...I speak from experience because I successfully snuck my iPad in and it was seized after a week by those silly lady soldiers. I had to beg and grease their palm to get it back.

Anyways... If you have any questions, come ask me at the 'Your NYSC questions answered' thread on the NYsC front page. Goodluck everyone.

sojax2cool:
Is it advisable to get the rubber tennis after gotten the normal or leather tennis? Cos I don't wanna waste my money or go with unnecessary kits

I didn't quite understand the question.

White rubber shoes is always advisable and a bonus. They often sell them for exorbitant rates in mammi market so if you can buy them outside, good for you.

I had 2 rubber shoes from mammi market. This was in addition to my 'fancy' Adidas ones, etc...nysc also provides you with white shoes but there is no guarantee that it will be the right size (in fact, it probably won't be your size...lol)

Rubber whities are extremely Durable and practical especially if you are going to a muddy place. Easily washable and dries quite quickly compared to the cloth or leather kind...kinda like a wash and wear situation.

It is not the most comfortable as it is made of cheap rubber so it has virtually no sole ... Any activities where you will stand for long periods or do sports (morning PT), you might consider getting an actual sports trainers (white of course). Your poor feet will thank you. after that, you can go back to your rubber whities for the rest of the day...it will never be wasted though...trust me, I wore my rubber ones virtually all the time during CDs and every other uniform day after camp and they really served me well especially during rainy season. I loved them so much I even had to get another pair making it 3pairs.

So feel free to go with your leather ones for mammi outings ....lol...
Rubber ones for everyday bits and bobs
White trainers (you can always manage the nysc issues ones for this purpose) for the sport related activities

Meklex:
Darkchocolate, nice work you are doing.... Please is 3 white t-shirts enough for camp

I don't think 3 is enough. Your week will be so full of activities that you will not have time to be washing (by hand or via mammi market washing machines) everyday (which is what you will have to do if you have 3shirts).

I always advise people to budget for one shirt a day so you go with at least 6 shirts. That way, even if you have to wash every 3days or so...you aren't left stranded. You may lose one or two (mistakenly)...so always have backups. Nobody would lend you a shirt and I wouldn't even want to borrow, if I were you.

ubizle:
@Darkchocolate. Is V-neck white tshirt allowed in camp or jus round neck

The shape of the neck does not matter. As long as you aren't showing cleavage or chest hair (for guys ...and some girls )
White t shirt
Short sleeve
No logos (if it has a logo, make sure it is those very small logos that occupy one corner)

SlickM:
questions dey come o

I eagerly wait for them

KingJB:
I have questions O

Bet still typing

Type quickly then

badinfluence:
What are the activities that can determine your posting

Joining the Band, winning the marching (being the best marcher abi most dedicated marcher,), OBS/Editorial&Publicity (can be very competitive), Red cross, medical team (you obviously have to be a doctor, pharmacist, nurse or something medical...don't go there is you studied fine art Ooo), ...basically any groups that are headed by a platoon inspector or nysc official or groups that facilitate the smooth sailing of camp in general and its activities ... these are the ones I'm sure of. Don't know about any others. Feel free to add to the list if you know.

Joining these groups means that the officials in charge may ask you to write down where you would like to serve and your wish could be granted.

If not, just be ready for a teaching role or have your letter of request ready.

Oluwaisaac, does this answer your question too?

There are also the VSO (if in lagos), Martial arts, drama/social, sports, HIV, Etc... These are all good groups to join.

bamtos14:
Pls ow much does a not rich nd not so poor guy need for camp..

I won't say how much I went with....I probably can't remember exactly anyways but I would advice you to budget as per the following...

Average guy (not so rich not so poor) - 500 per day = average of 11k to 15k... If you want to eat one meal a day at mammi (2 meals at the camp kitchen).

Ballin' - 1500 per day - eat all your meals at mammi with cold drink to go with it = 30k should be ok. If you want to be chasing girls and taking them to shawarma joints every night or treating 'your boys' to a chilled beer every other night, Just double or triple your budget.

Manager (managing yourself) lol - 100naira per day...spend the whole day in the kitchen (you might not even get to spend it so save it and buy 200 Naira suya in Saturdays with chilled Coke) = less than 5k should be ok

Remember you will get your first allowance in camp... Along with your bicycle/transport allowance

You also need money to make alterations to your uniform if needed, to charge your phone if light isn't constant in your camp, to buy bucket, etc etc.

So make allowances for unexpected expenses.

**updated 06/05/17** with inflation and current economy your budget should probably double!

joefredd006:
i would like to say prestisimmo, where were you posted ? that would determine the next question

I served in a Lagos State Ministry

wtfCode:
is it only teaching job that every nysc candidate will partake in?

No... I believe you can get posted to education, rural infrastructure, health and agriculture. Your area of study also makes a huge difference in where you will eventually be posted to.

I hope this helps

Helloooooooooooooooooo everybodyyyyyy.

Congratulations to the incoming NYSC otondos ... You should all be proud of yourselves. I just finished my service year in July and I am here to answer any NYsC related questions you might have (to the best of my ability).

Camp confusions
How much you need
How to conduct or not conduct yourself
Activities to take up that might be beneficial in determining where you are posted to
Best CDS groups
Etc etc

Are you also a foreign student? Wondering how you will survive those 3 ghastly weeks? You are in the right place then!!!

Ask and it shall be answered!

Disclaimer: I speak from Lagos Camp experiences...other camps in other states and how they function may be different but any answer I provide should give you a general guide. I encourage you to conduct your own research and get a varied source for whatever information you seek.

P.s. Yokiti, how have you been? I've missed you like a fat kid misses cake

***New rule
If you want me to respond to your question, it might be advisable to NOT type in shorthand! ;DD

And guys...I have no idea how to access the email links. Im not ignoring you. Just post your message here and i ll try to answer it.

***added 07/02/16 - I am so happy that this thread has actually helped out thousands of people...people commenting, answering and helping each other and those viewing in ghost mode We have literally gone from just NYSC camp related experiences to JAMB to all sorts..lol... Gives me goosebumps (Err...maybe not...but..) Thanks to everyone that has helped me out. Couldn't have done it without y'all. Remember, if you need me to address any questions just say my NAME and I'll come running (well...not literally)...and hopefully I'll know or help you find out the answer. Cant answer any questions on JAMB though

Update 24/04/17

Wow...we are still here guys. Congratulations to the folks that just finished and those about to enter...Please let us know the experiences you have had...the good, the bad and the ugly. I heard so much has changed since I finished in 2015. Seems like only yesterday though!!!



***UPDATE 13/12/2017***

Oh my Goodness guys... this thread is still going and has helped so many people. The information nuggets in this thread as been invaluable to most. Thank you to all the contributors. You guys are the bomb!!!

On a different note...It's 12 DAYS to Christmasssss.

Wishing you all a fantabulous MERRY CHRISTMAS and a fulfilling NEW YEAR


****UPDATE 04/08/2019****

We still here fam! Goodluck to the folks about to start!


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****UPDATE 02/01/2020****
Happy New Year Fam.... We are still here. Just checking in on y'all.

So looking to open a whatsapp group so that you guys can get help and answers real time and also easily link up with any Corp members in your state. Eg: if you have just arrived at camp and need a question answered real quick...that type of scenario. If I get 20 or more people show interest, I will open it. Just let me know. Tag me with your number!!! It should be a platform that can help with job opportunites, further education (home and abroad) CV building and mentoring, etc

That question always irritates me. Especially when it comes from a non-interview situation!?

Jollyjoy:
I cant marry such a man,as a man he shld be the head of the family deserving due respect and loyalty..i seriously dnt think i will give him that when i am way more exposed than him...

What kinda man is that self in this present century?a man that cnt speak fluently...

I refused to be drag down...







Let the blind walk with the blind..

Well done for your honesty!

Hazardd:


which one is leg-rover range.. whispers* it is range rover sport, that's a car name and stop disgracing your self

Yimu*

Hazardd:


i didn't see any car park around... Well shall don't bother, i have already move on with my range...

Your leg-rover range abi?! Carry go....nothing do you!

elantraceey:


I can't get married to a 'headstrong' and someone who can't aim higher than who he is presently.

Fair enough...but some people have a way of concealing their true nature from you and only revealing it when it's too late. Especially if you earn more or more educated than he is, he ll definitely see you as a catch, unattainable, the envy of his friends, his ticket out of misery...and will say or do anything to keep you sweet till he gets the ring on it... Then bam! His true colour emerges!!!

Hazardd:
Make i park small

Na car park you dey?

osamaBUSH:
May i,,,,,,,...?

Yes you may!

Blizzyblinkzy:
Yes i can. As long as he got the kind of qualities am looking 4.

Wow...the opinions here are much different from everyday Naija girl who will say "I want a ready made man, if he ain't driving, we ain't marry"... I'm suprisingly impressed!

There's hope for our men after all!

hbpeze:
ladies on this thread are born liars mtcheeew

Hahahaha....what makes you say that? They are being honest joor

elantraceey:
It depends on what his dreams and aspirations are . With time I could help him to a level where we could be on the same educational level and earn more than me.

What if he's one of those headstrong Naija men and simply will not see your help as help. Or what if he just doesn't want anymore education and happy with where he is as a 'kept' husband?

Dharniel:
**grabs front seat**
following...

Mr Lurker! Contribute jaree

So in honour of a thread recently posted...I would like to ask the Ladies in the house.

Can you marry a guy who earns less than you or a guy who is less educated than you.

What if he is very well off but stopped at primary 6? And you hold an MBA or PHD...do you think that marriage will work?

Bearing in mind that you might think "I will respect my husband because he is the man" but the man might already be feeling insecure and anything you do (something that could be seemingly innocent) could be attributed to the wealth and education disparity. That s when you hear him get overly defensive over any little thing and the "Did you marry yourself", "Did you pay your brideprice", I knew it would come to this", etc etc.

On the other hand, the man could start hindering your progress simply because he does not understand the need to grow professionally. He might not want you to take that extra course or that MBA or that PHD due to fear of inadequacy.
Differences in education could also mean difficulty in communication which will ultimately lead to increased misunderstanding.

Please share your views!

duke59:
is it until he kills himself u will know dat he is depress
FYI depression comes in different shape and size

Ask am ooo...This is what I mean by people being so quick to dismiss depression.

khassy:



All this stress for that yeye OP


He's better off dead I tell you sincerely

Ah ah...why are you so mean?

I went through a point in my life sometime last year where I actually became depressed. I secluded myself from the world, friends and family. It is a dark place to be in and in Nigeria where depression is not recognised as an 'illness', it can be difficult to find someone to talk to that actually understands and won't dismiss it by telling you to 'pray about it'...Dont get me wrong, prayer is good but sometimes people need practical solutions or a listening ear. Find someone you can confide in, and try to surround yourself with positive people.

I hope things get better for you. I have listed things below from the NHS website. Hopefully, the information should help you. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/dealing-with-depression.aspx


Be more active
Don’t withdraw from life. Socialising can improve your mood. Keeping in touch with friends and family means you have someone to talk to when you feel low.
Take up some form of exercise. There's evidence that exercise can help lift your mood. If you haven’t exercised for a while, start gently by walking for 20 minutes every day.

Face your fears
Don’t avoid the things you find difficult. When people feel low or anxious, they sometimes avoid talking to other people. Some people can lose their confidence about driving or travelling.
If this starts to happen, facing up to these situations will help them become easier.

Don’t drink too much alcohol
For some people, alcohol can become a problem. You may drink more than usual as a way of coping with or hiding your emotions, or just to fill time. But alcohol won’t help you solve your problems. It could also make you feel more depressed. Alcohol is actually a mood depressant and likely to cause more harm than good.

Have a routine
When people feel down, they can get into poor sleep patterns, staying up late and sleeping during the day. Try to get up at your normal time and stick to your routine as much as possible.
Not having a routine can affect your eating. You may stop cooking regular meals, eat snacks throughout the day instead or miss breakfast because you’re still in bed.

OP why are you depressed?

shndy:

Just what I wanted to point out. Wheat is a very rich grain, in fact it's richer in protein dn any other grain. People that reacts to it have gluten intolerance and will actually have to stay off some other gluten food.
Do you know semolina is made from wheat? Infact "durum" wheat, which is higher in gluten.

It is very healthy but it does not remove the fact that it contains gluten and gluten is not very healthy. Like I said, wheat is specifically mentioned because people are eating it in copious amounts and it could have easily been another grain being mentioned. All types of wheat have gluten....gluten is bad. Reduce the amount of gluten...that's the moral.

I'm sooo sorry to hear about your uncle. Like I keep saying, I think it is generally about moderation. Glutens aren't the best in any diet. Wheat is mentioned here specifically because of the undue focus on it as a 'healthy' alternative. It could have been 'garri' or 'fufu' if those ones were termed healthy. People fail to see the actual point being made.

Once again, my condolences!

figur:
I can relate to this having, seen my uncle suffer and die about two years ago.
His major diet was wheat. He was always eating it, thinking its a healthy alternative to other form of swallow food.( He was diabetic)
Diabetes didn't kill him, what killed him was strange, cos even doctors didn't have any mane for it. (I guess they weren't able to diagnose it because it was already too late)
Some of the symptom he showed before he died was almost identical to what the poster listed, including swollen stomach,general organ failure, depression etc.
Everyone thought it was a spiritual case even me. But it took about a year for me to see someone else who died from similar condition and his case was related to gluten, that was how I figured out my uncle's case probably is also gluten related because he ate wheat a lot .