We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Social Media Intern

Job Location: Lagos (Working Remotely)

General Duties/Key Responsibilities

To manage the social media desk under the supervision of the marketing lead.

To generate social media content on all Student Accommod8 social media platforms in order to drive publicity and increase followers.

To project Student's Accommod8 as an enabler of progress in the community through the use of pictures,content, video and graphics.

To work closely with the team to execute the social media strategy.

To generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages Student Accommod8's followers to engage.

To optimize Student Accommod8's social media platforms and increase the visibility of social content.

To continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information.

Handling the sending of Bulk SMS and other content on newsletter platforms.

To monitor Live Streaming during events, ensuring that the information being projected is in line with the FAMFA/Rose of Sharon Groups vision.

Requirements

Proven work experience in social media

Hands on experience in content management

Excellent creative/copywriting skills

Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and multitasking skills

Attention to detail


How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to ranaba@studentaccommod8.com

URGENTLY Seeking experienced Hair Stylist(s) that will be able to provide commercial hair dressing services for both male and female students at a student hostel in Ago-Iwoye.

Operational hours are flexible.

Location: 370-bed hostel privately owned and managed in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun state. The residence caters to both male and female residents.

Kindly get in touch with your company profile and proposal if you are interested and have the capability to operate.

You can call 0806 067 1077 or 0703 775 4025 or send an email to juzorchukwu@studentaccommod8.com

URGENTLY Seeking EXPERIENCED reputable professional Caterers/Chef that will be able to provide commercial DAILY catering services at a student hostel.

Quality is paramount- Food preparation, taste, presentation and ability to manage a kitchen to the best health and safety standards. Operational hours are flexible.

Location 1: 370-bed hostel privately owned and managed in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun state. The residence caters to both male and female residents.

An outdoor food preparation area and an indoor service and eatery point has been set up for this purpose and is available for lease.

Location 2: a 140-bed all-female hostel located in a private a university in Lagos along the lekki/epe expressway in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State.

Kindly get in touch with your company profile and proposal if you are interested and have the capability to operate either of the spaces.

Kindly ask to speak to Jennifer
Hello@studentaccommod8.com or 0806 067 1077or 0703 775 4025

There is a general misconception that socializing is likely to distract students and young people in general from excelling in school. Some think that developing in intelligence and maturity does not allow for socializing. But that’s not true. Finding a balance in your social life as with other aspects of your life is key. Once you’re able to gain control, you’ll be just fine. Study has even shown that socializing helps us live longer and happier lives — which we all want right?

Beyond Social Media
Social media has made connecting with friends and meeting new people very easy — you can even learn about your potential new friends within seconds. However, nothing compares to good-old human interactions; viewing the sun set with a friend, going shopping with that bestie, watching a football match with the guys, sharing your dreams, aspirations and even childhood memories, cooking and making cooking videos, photo sessions in lecture theaters, reading and sharing knowledge… the list of things to do with friends are endless.


Come Out and Play

Socializing is like food to the heart. Some people are understandably shy and have difficulty relating with others. Some others think socializing takes too much time, emotional and physical energy. What do you think?

Here are 3 reasons why you should socialize.

- You can sleep easy

Study shows that connecting with friends can boost your brain health and lower your risk of depression. Knowing someone out there is looking out for you, or you’re not alone in anything you choose to do helps you sleep with your two eyes closed. Friends can also help take your mind off depressing thoughts.

- A Friend in Need…

And then there will always be someone to talk to. You can find certain conversations soothing and relaxing, and you can get help in your academics or personal affairs from friends when you need it.

- For the sheer fun of it.

Nothing beats the fun of being with other people, especially people you connect with, there’s never a dull moment. So, grab your positive vibes, put on your best shoes and go easy on yourself. You deserve some accolades too.

Ways to boost your social engagement

Looking for ways to help you get more social? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Have an open mind — You’ll surprise even yourself.

Don’t expect too much — In fact, expect nothing. Just have fun, go with the flow… at your own pace of course.

Take advantage of shared spaces — You can’t meet new people in the comfort of your own space. You’ll have to come out to places where there’s bound to be people, like your hostel’s communal lounge, kitchenettes and courtyards.

Contribute to conversations — Not many people know how knowledgeable, funny or smart you are until they hear you speak.

Smile more — smiling makes you more approachable, you’ll invite new people to you with a warm smile.

Open your arms — Be welcoming, which also means you have to be willing to give your time and resources.
Try out new things — or places — That newly opened nail salon or barbershop will be a nice place to start. Go and find your place outside the shores of your hostel with friends. The fun part is, there are many things you can do which doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.

Our Stand

We recognize the importance of socializing and its benefits to mental health and that’s why we factored it in the development of our hostels. We have shared spaces as communal lounges, where residents can enjoy each other’s companies. We encourage friends to book their rooms and stay together. Very often, we organize gatherings that brings all residents and SA8 team members together to interact with each other.


We say: “Meeting new people stimulates the mind, gives energy, leads to more encounters and infinitely expands your world.”

There is a general notion that students who live in decent housing units within or around their university have a better chance of exceling academically. So much so that a lot of tertiary institutions in and outside Nigeria make it compulsory for first year and final year students to live on campus.

Academic performance here is defined as the level to which a student has achieved their educational goals. A lot of educators believe that there should be close proximity between a student’s living and learning environment in order to produce all-rounders that are socially integrated and mentally sound. However, the lack of decent housing for students within and outside campus means that a lot of these students are left to their devices and have to settle for whatever is available. The population of students admitted into Nigerian universities has seen a significant increase over the years. A case in point is UNILAG with a student population of 58,000 but has only 8000 bed spaces available. So, you passed the first major hurdle of gaining admission into one of the top tertiary institutions in Nigeria, but you now have to worry about where you will reside. This undue pressure is not a great start to the semester and students may end up struggling to keep up with their school work whilst looking for adequate accommodation. The appropriate authorities have done very little to curb this issue and students end up paying a high price for this. It is widely believed that availability of decent housing units significantly reduces the risks of students dropping out and are more capable of achieving high level of academic performance.

Despite this common perception, it is difficult to categorically attribute a student’s bad academic performance to his housing situation due to various reasons such as his socio-economic status — it could however, to a large extent contribute to it.

What is Bad Housing?

Housing is a basic need and fundamental human right of every individual. In Nigeria, the struggle to get decent housing at a reasonable cost is a constant issue faced by the citizens and the same can be said for students.

Some of the factors that influence the choice of a student’s accommodation are adequate security, availability of electricity and clean water, toilet facilities and a peaceful environment, proximity to campus and the fees. Whilst some students prefer off campus accommodation due to privacy and better facilities albeit at a costly price, others prefer a cheaper, housing on campus that is close to their lecture halls.

Bad housing covers a wide range of issues including:

· Overcrowding

· Poor Physical Condition

· Inadequate security

· Poor Facilities

Whilst this is a simple definition, it does not give the full picture. The World Health Organisation (1989) provided recommendations that housing should be situated in a setting which has adequate commercial, social, religious, educational, welfare and health facilities. Residents who are not able to fully utilise these resources will experience a great deal of stress. The same could be said for a student who lives in poor housing, having to share facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens, will have little privacy and the inability to function properly in such an environment. Poor housing, as an immediate environmental stressor, therefore plays a central role in the psychological well-being of residents (Page, 2002). Below are the results of surveys carried out in 3 top tertiary institutions in Nigeria on the condition of student housing facilities

- A survey carried out on the state of the basic infrastructure (water supply, refuse disposal and building condition) in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife shows that the university’s student hostels has more than average number of the total facilities in deteriorating conditions. (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos)

- An assessment on the condition of student hostels in UNILAG shows that more than average number of the total facilities are in bad condition — 27% as good facilities, 52.5% as poor facilities and 20.5% as fairly good facilities. (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, UNILAG)

- An assessment on housing facilities in The Polytechnic, Ibadan showed that 66.7% of the facilities provided were inadequate whilst 33.3% were adequate. (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Bells University)

The Effects

Three components that are detrimental to a student’s health are overcrowding, dampness/moulds and poor sanitation. Maslow (1943) stated that learning is secondary to bodily needs and any attempt towards learning requires psychological and physical satisfaction.

Not having adequate security is also a major issue that affects a student’s academic performance because they end up living in constant fear of danger/theft of properties and are not fully able to concentrate in their lectures or stay up at night to study.

Living in noisy and overcrowded residences with minimal supervision put students at risk at falling ill or not being able to have private study time. They end up spending more time trying to get over one illness or the other rather than on spending time on their studies and as a result end up struggling to keep up with the school’s curriculum.

Research has shown that poor health seems to be the underlying factor for students’ low performance and/or even early school dropout. This is as a result of poor facilities — unsafe water, unsanitary bathrooms/toilets and poorly ventilated rooms. Creating a hygienic and sanitary living environment has a great influence on the growth and development of the student both mentally and physically. On the other hand, some may argue that a students’ academic performance is solely dependent on his resolve and determination to succeed regardless of his surroundings. For a student who is used to living in a not so great environment with no access to these excellent facilities, he may know no better and will likely be able to thrive in whatever environment he is put in. Other factors that are not health related now come into play such as transportation — having to travel a long distance to get to school may mean missing some important lectures, lack of funds for school fees and not having the right backing from family, could be reasons why a student won’t perform well academically.

In conclusion, the lack of or deplorable conditions of facilities provided in student hostels across Nigeria is at an all-time high and has not received adequate attention from university administrators. Living in such conditions is detrimental to the health of the students and will hinder them from attaining their full potential academically.