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Episodes (6)

East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety
EP 12
Off-Campus Tips
May 25, 2026

East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety

Finding an apartment off-campus in East Legon can feel like a full-time job. In this episode, we break down average rental rates, how to spot agent scams, safety tips for late-night study commutes, and negotiation strategies with local landlords.

38:15
Guest: Dr. Angela Osei
Surviving KNUST: Bomso vs Ayeduase vs Kotei Accommodation Choices
EP 11
Campus Life
May 18, 2026

Surviving KNUST: Bomso vs Ayeduase vs Kotei Accommodation Choices

KNUST students are often split between living in Ayeduase, Bomso, or Kotei. We compare these three popular locations on utility reliability (water and power), walking distances to campus, hostel rates, and security indexes.

42:30
Guest: Prince K. Appiah
Side Hustles & Studies: Navigating Tech & Creative Work on Campus
EP 10
Student Stories
May 11, 2026

Side Hustles & Studies: Navigating Tech & Creative Work on Campus

Balancing a demanding course load while maintaining a freelance design or software development business is tough. We host a student developer who shares practical scheduling frameworks and boundary-setting tips.

31:40
Guest: Grace Awotwe
Fresher Checklist: Packing Hacks & First-Week Expectation Realities
EP 9
Campus Life
May 04, 2026

Fresher Checklist: Packing Hacks & First-Week Expectation Realities

Heading to campus for the first time? Avoid packing items you will never use. In this guide, we detail essential room items, roommate etiquette, and how to deal with homesickness in the critical first month.

27:50
Guest: Sandra Asare
The Roommate Contract: Navigating Shared Space Without the Drama
EP 8
Study Life
April 27, 2026

The Roommate Contract: Navigating Shared Space Without the Drama

Sharing a room with another student can lead to conflicts if boundaries are not set early. We cover clean schedules, guest policy boundaries, split-bill tracking, and dealing with sleep schedule clashes.

35:20
Guest: David & Joshua
Smart Budgeting: How to Stretch Your Monthly Allowance in Ghana
EP 7
Off-Campus Tips
April 20, 2026

Smart Budgeting: How to Stretch Your Monthly Allowance in Ghana

Inflation and high transport prices make campus budgeting essential. Learn money hacks, cheap meal-prepping strategies, student discount lists, and how to start investing with small savings.

39:05
Guest: Mrs. Faustina Mensah
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East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety

East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety

Finding an apartment off-campus in East Legon can feel like a full-time job. In this episode, we break down average rental rates, how to spot agent scams, safety tips for late-night study commutes, and negotiation strategies with local landlords.

Featuring Guest
Dr. Angela Osei

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East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety

East Legon Off-Campus Survival Guide: Rent, Commutes, & Safety

EP 12Dr. Angela Osei

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38:15