This post is for all of you who are going to start their colleges this year .
Every time one thinks about moving off to college we think of fun, friends and just other happy things . But for me it wasn't a piece of cake. I was very excited when I knew that I got into a college in India and will be staying in a dorm room . It was a leap of faith, both excited and nervous as I was staying away from family for the first time.
However
the days rushed past and I took off to India , joined my hostel and settled
down rapidly . Constantly kept in touch with my parents over call and text
.
All that
apart there were a few things I realized over time . That I could never have known
if I was living in a gold cocoon forever.
1. It's not easy:
Managing
everything by yourself , from getting up in the morning , having / making breakfast
, ironing your clothes literally everything you were semi dependent for is to
be done by yourself now.
2. Manage well :
It becomes
chaotic and very irritating if you do not manage your time well. There is no
body to tell / guide you to keep doing things. Accept the responsibility and
plan well.
3. Friends :
it's easy
to make friends on the first day of college , but that can get overwhelming . Yes
, mingle well but take your own time to know who shares your likes and dislikes
. Many a times we tend to be in the company of people we don’t really enjoy and
then we part away and feel alone and disheartened . so take your time .
Choose quality over quantity these people are going to give you the most
memorable days of your youth make it worth the while.
4. Keep in touch :
It might
be hard to keep in touch with everyone with the busy schedule ,but do make time
for your folks and old friends . You will always feel better and the homesickness
wont effect you as much .
5. Relations :
Having a good rapport with your room mates and other staff will make
staying in the dorm a lot easier for you . Your room mate may have a few habits
that get on your nerves but , rather than yelling you can tell them politely .
You’ll be staying with them for a while. Make good memories: )
6. Eat and Stay healthy :
This gets tricky,
staying in a dorm we tend binge eat junk food and rely on ready to cook stuff in
return making our immune system fragile. Make sure to eat well and keep yourself
hydrated. Hygiene is also a major factor that needs to be taken under consideration.
You can easily catch allergies and infections in dorms so, maintain your
hygiene well and keep check .
You might
be intimidated by the idea of moving away from your parents and living all by
yourself but, trust me it makes you a whole new person . Every day is a
learning experience and you become more independent and confident. College
years are one of the most memorable years of your life. Enjoy it to the most
and make it worth the while.
Until next time
Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)
