One University, 10 Obsessions!

The things that unite us, define us, and make the NWU… the NWU.

Every university has its quirks,  the little things that shape student life in surprising ways. But at the North-West University, we have quirks AND  obsessions.

 

Ten of them, to be exact. 🙂

 

They’re the tiny rituals and big moments that stitch our campuses together. They’re the inside jokes you only understand if you’re truly part of the NWU family. So, whether you’re in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom or Vanderbijlpark… get ready to see yourself in at least five of these.

 

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1The legendary 23:59 submission

There are two types of students at NWU:

  • those who start assignments early
  • and those who start at 23:00.

Either way, nothing bonds us more than the adrenaline rush of watching the clock tick down… and praying the WiFi holds.

 

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2Coffee, the unofficial module

If NWU offered a qualification in “Advanced Caffeination”, half the student population would graduate cum laude.
From campus cafés to res kettle brews, coffee is the one thing keeping us alive during test weeks, early lectures, and life in general.

 

3The daily WiFi gamble

Some days? Lightning fast. Other days? The loading icon becomes a spiritual test. Still, we stay hopeful. Refresh. Retry. Repeat.
Hope is an NWU virtue.

 

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4Finding your study spot

Not just any table, your table. The one that has good lighting, a plug point, and a vibe that matches your mood. Quiet corner? Group-work hub? Outdoor shade tree? NWU has them all… but finding your favourite is an obsession on its own.

 

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5Campus food favourites (and the debates)

Every campus has that menu item that students treat like a national treasure. Someone always has a top recommendation, and someone else always disagrees. But either way, we will queue. And we will enjoy. Campus food is a community.

 

6Residence pride that runs DEEP

The chants. The colours. The traditions. The bragging rights.
NWU residence culture is generational. You don’t just stay in a res… You become part of its legacy.

 

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7Graduation at the Great Hall

You might be in your first year, but you’ve already imagined your graduation photo. Yes, we saw you glance at the Great Hall and daydream. It’s okay. NWU graduation energy is sacred, and we all feel it long before the big day.

 

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8Eagles' spirit — when the campus moves as one

There’s something about NWU sports that just unites everyone. Whether it’s cheering in the stands, watching highlights, or wearing purple on big days… once the Eagles take flight, the whole university rises behind them.

 

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9The eternal hunt for parking

You haven’t truly lived the NWU experience until you’ve circled a parking area, whispered a prayer, and celebrated like you won the lottery when a spot opened. It’s character-building. Truly.

 

10Campus lawns: the heart of the soft life era

Warm days turn our lawns into a whole aesthetic: Picnics, playlists, studying under trees, TikTok dances, friends lounging in the sun. It’s pure student joy, and one of the NWU’s greatest charms.

 

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💛 Because NWU isn’t just a university, it’s a shared story.

Every obsession on this list says one thing: We’re different campuses, different students, different journeys…but we laugh, struggle, celebrate, and grow through the same moments.

 

That’s what makes the NWU special. One university. One community. Ten obsessions we’ll never stop loving.