During the NYSC online registration, there are two categories of prospective corps members that will register: the foreign students and home trained students.
Here are the things you should not do to your statement of result, medical certificate, call up letter, and green card you must take to the orientation camp.
1. Lamination
Lamination is a process whereby thin layers of transparent polythene nylon are joined to protect paper documents such as certificates, results, testimonials from getting damaged by fluid, dust/dirt, grease and hampered edges.
It is believed that lamination elongates the life span of an important document, like certificates, results, and so on.
Laminating certificates, pictures and other paper materials isn’t utterly helpful, there are cons attached to it.
If not properly operated, lamination can destroy your document for good.
Some certificates contain prints, security seals, marks or stamps; and when laminated, such certificates or documents are totally removed.
Once you laminate it, there’s no way of checking whether it’s authentic, and on that ground it may be rejected.
Better to keep it in a plastic bag, of the kind available at any grocery store.
That will protect it, and anybody can verify its authenticity.
Even if you insist on laminating your documents, make sure you scan all documents and save them directly to your email or cloud drive such as Google drive, Dropbox, etc.
2. Misplace
Do not lose your NYSC documents.
Hard copies of your documents are very useful when they need to be sent or shown to someone who doesn’t have access to a computer or a digital device.
They also become very handy when the paper needs to be signed.
Store copies of any files that can become a hassle to replace.
3. Folding
Your certificate is prestigious.
Folding a certificate is poor practice because it can damage the document and diminish its value.
Certificates are often displayed to showcase achievements or qualifications.
Folding them can detract from their appearance and make them look less impressive when framed or displayed.
In many professional and academic settings, presenting a creased or folded diploma or certificate may reflect poorly on the individual.
It can give the impression of carelessness or lack of respect for one’s accomplishments.
To maintain the integrity and value of your diploma or certificate, it is best to store it flat in a protective cover or frame designed for such documents.
If you need to transport it, consider using a sturdy tube or folder specifically designed for carrying important papers.
Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate.
Leave it flat so it looks professional.
Do not forget any at home or give anyone to hold for you.
