Hostel life of a student

Life in hostel is one of the most memorable experiences that one must feel it. It is likely that, it takes you away from the home to real world situation and teaches you lot. However, it gives a exposure in the the real world, every life has its pro and cons.

You learn to manage your finances. I know so many people my age who have never been to a bank, don’t know how to deposit money and have no clue how cheques work. On the other hand, hostels make us understand how money works. We learn how to save, where to spend, how to pay our bills, and basically just how to get through the month just with the amount our parents transfer in the beginning of every month.

You learn to deal with your problems alone. At home, we are used to getting pampered. We are used to our parents shielding us from getting hurt. But in a hostel, you’re alone. No matter how big your friends circle is, at the end of the day, it is you and only you who needs to pull themselves together and handle difficult situations. It is the moment you realise the truth behind the words “No one is coming”

The first think is food. No matter how bad the mess food is, you have to eat it. You don’t have the option of throwing tantrums or asking your mom to make your favorite dishes. You learn to enjoy what you get. And not to mention, the times you do get home, you learn to appreciate just how amazing home made  curry dal,chicken curry .

In a hostel, you’re independant but there is a degree of protection to it. You know you’re safe within the campus. No one can harm you. Other people are accountable for your safety. If you don’t come back to your room by in-time, people will still raise a hue and cry. And yet, you’re independant. You can go and come as you please as long as you’re inside the campus. This feeling helps you understand how to manage your independance. For someone who has spent 21 years at home and suddenly needs to leave for a study, this freedom can be addicting and he might not be able to control it. But for us hostelers, we’re used to this freedom and we know where to draw the line. We’ve spent three years understanding our limits.