6 Essential Tips for Choosing the Best Hostel at DELSU

If you are looking forward to living in a school hostel at Delta State University after gaining admission, you'll definitely need to know these six (6) important tips to consider before choosing any hostel. With so many options available, it’s crucial to make an informed decision to ensure your comfort, safety, and convenience.

Both freshers and returning students will find this article really helpful, so make sure you read till the end because I'll be giving six (6) relatable, important tips to consider from experienced students around the DELSU campus.

1. Hostel Type and Location

DELSU has hostels across every campus, and it helps to accommodate a relatively large number of students on campus. Below are the notable hostels and their various locations:

1. Male Hostel: Abraka Hall at Campus 2 and Medical Hostel (Male) at Campus 3.
2. Female Hostels: Council Hall at Campus 2, Ethiope Hall at Campus 2, NDDC Hall at Campus 3, Medical Hostel (Female) at Campus 3
3. Mixed Hostel: Eco Hostel at Campus 2.
4. Postgraduate Hostel: Exclusive to postgraduate students, but can still be available for regular students.

The location matters a lot depending on your faculty or department to avoid spending much money for transportation. For instance, medical students may find the Hostels at Campus 3 more convenient.

2. Cleanliness and Hygiene

Cleanliness is another important factor to consider when choosing a hostel on campus, as it affects your comfort and health. The neatest hostels for both males and females will be listed below in order of hierarchy.

• Male neatest hostel: Medical Male Hostel (Campus 3) will be at the top of this list. Then Eco Hostel, followed by Abraka Hall, located at Campus 2.
• Female neatest hostel: Medical Female Hostel (Campus 3) is also at the top of this list, followed by NDDC Hall (Campus 3), Council Hall (Campus 2), and then Ethiope Hall (Campus 2).

Some of the hostels are usually overcrowded, so it is advisable to choose the neater ones.

3. Cooking Facilities

In DELSU hostels, cooking rules are strict. Only kerosene stoves are permitted in all regular hostels, but some students in certain hostels are also allowed to use hot plates sometimes. Gas usage is only allowed in the postgraduate hostel, which is not accessible to regular students.

Try to also consider this cooking restriction of only using stoves, because it won't be efficient like gas.

4. Hostel Maintenance

The state of maintenance in the hostel is vital, so it is an important consideration. Ethiope Hall and Abraka Hall have maintenance issues due to their age and usage history. However, Eco Hostel, Council Hall, Medical Hostel, and NDDC Hall are better maintained.

5. Proximity to Classes

The location of your hostel relative to your faculty or department can save you commuting time. Students in campus 2 based faculties may consider Council Hall, Ethiope Hall, Eco Hostel, or Abraka Hall. While those students in medical programs will find Medical Hostel and NDDC Hall at Campus 3 more convenient. Make sure you choose a hostel close to your lecture hall to reduce stress and transportation costs.

6. Social and Living Environment

Every hostel around Delta State University has its own unique social dynamics and living conditions. It is key to put the following into consideration too.

• Eco Hostel (mixed) provides a more diverse environment, which might suit those who are open to socializing with different genders.
• Female hostels like Council Hall and Ethiope Hall may have a sense of community, but cleanliness issues could affect overall comfort.
• Male-only hostels like Abraka Hall may be good to male students but come with maintenance challenges.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, when selecting a hostel at DELSU, balance factors such as location, cleanliness, gender preferences, cooking facilities, security, and social environment.

While no hostel is perfect, make sure you prioritize your needs and preferences. This will help you choose the best option for a comfortable and productive stay at the university.