The Catalog Journal
Student lifestyle, Ghana edition
Campus fits, budget tech, MoMo habits and the trends filling your For You page — written for students at Central University, Legon, KNUST, UCC, UPSA and beyond.
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Culture
Cedi-Art and Kente: Gen Z Graduation Style 2026
Inside the viral trends shaping Ghanaian graduation fashion, from luxury cedi-art cap designs to handwoven kente stoles that celebrate heritage.
17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Campus life
Why GH Students are Swapping Balme for WiFi Cafes
Libraries are loud and the AC is failing. Discover why remote-study hubs are the new go-to for focused vibes and stable internet.
17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Tech
Twi AI Chrome Extensions: Hack Your Local Language Assignments
Struggling with Twi grammar and translation? Discover the Chrome extensions helping Ghanaian students ace their local language coursework with ease.
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Culture
The Passport-Ready Aesthetic: Ghana’s New Student Dream
Ghanaian students are swapping traditional career paths for remote work and digital nomad visas. Here is why the laptop lifestyle is the new campus flex.
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Campus life
NSS 2026/2027: Beat Postings Anxiety and Secure Your Slot
Don't wait for a surprise posting to a village you can't find on Google Maps. Here is how to take control of your NSS journey early.
8 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Campus life
August Resumption: Navigating Ghana's Hostel Wahala
Hostel prices are soaring as school resumes. Learn how to navigate the accommodation rush and use new apps to find a roommate without the stress.
8 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Style
10 campus fits trending on Ghanaian TikTok right now
From baggy cargos and mesh tops to two-piece linen sets — the looks Central University, Legon, KNUST and UCC students keep posting.
1 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Style
Thrift or new? A student's honest guide to Kantamanto vs buying online
Where thrifting genuinely wins, where it costs you more, and how to mix both without looking like you tried.
27 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Campus life
Hostel room makeover: 8 upgrades under GH₵300
LED strips, a decent extension board, storage that fits under the bed — small buys that change how your room feels and films.
22 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Money
MoMo money habits every Ghanaian student should steal
Three wallets, one rule, zero panic in week 10. A simple system for allowance, chop money and savings.
18 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Tech
Best budget phones for students in Ghana (what actually matters)
Battery, storage, camera — in that order. How to choose a phone that survives lectures, content and a full day off charge.
14 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Campus life
The study setup that actually works in a shared room
Noise, light and a two-hour block. A realistic desk setup for students who share space with three other people.
9 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Culture
Detty December outfit plan: 5 events, 7 pieces
Beach day, concert night, church, family visit, afterparty — planned around a small capsule so you repeat nothing obvious.
4 Jul 2026 · 6 min read