Ugandan Dorm Life: A TikTok Video Offers a Glimpse into Student Challenges

Kampala, Uganda – June 2, 2025. A short video posted on TikTok offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of university students in Uganda. The video, filmed outdoors and featuring Shalom Kaweesi and two friends, focuses on a new student's adjustment to dormitory life. While the majority of the conversation is in Luganda, the video's informal and relatable nature highlights the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. One of the friends, commenting on the new student's struggles, notes, "It's tough being the new guy, but we're all here to support each other." The video's popularity on TikTok suggests a broader interest in such relatable content, even with a language barrier. The video serves as a reminder of the universal experiences of young people navigating new social settings.