Most of us have lived in a hostel at some point of time or another. The years we live here form some of the most cherished memories of our lifetime. The impact that living in a hostel has on us is something that we carry forward forever in our lives.
The prospect of living in a hostel seems daunting at first. Having lived in the comfortable confines of our homes for eighteen years, hostel is not a place that most of us are willing to jump to on the first go. After all, there is no place like home. Where am I going to find that familiar bed of mine? How will I be able to sing loudly and dance in my room to my heart’s content? These are some of the questions that plague our minds as we get ready to move in there.
The initial phase is one of a strong feeling of homesickness. We miss the food our mothers used to make. We miss going back home and having the familiar company of our parents every night. We miss our room that we were always accustomed to and we can’t wait for the holidays to arrive!
Things begin to change slowly. We discover new friends with shared interests and sometimes, the friendships we forge with the ones who we live with 24x7 are one of the strongest ever. We begin to get used to the new environment; we even begin to like it. It becomes a second home for us.
Hostel gives us the freedom to try out new things that were kept latent all along. We discover our hidden talents and interests, and get the chance to pursue them as well! We also get to know people much better – their daily habits, their lifestyles and preferences. We get the opportunity to live with people from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds. It helps us understand human emotion in a much broader sense.
Hostel allows us a chance to be independent and responsible for ourselves. There isn't even anyone to make sure we get food to eat, three times a day! Sometimes, we miss our parents, who always took constant care of us when we were at home – when we're staying in a hostel, there is no one to constantly guard us from the trials and tribulations of the outside world. We learn to tackle problems efficiently and to maintain equilibrium in the midst of unforeseen troubles. Of course, we encounter all kinds of people. In my opinion, the best ones are those that give us a hard time; they're the ones that make us stronger, the ones that toughen us up for good. We learn to become stronger individuals. We teach ourselves survival techniques to escape the pitfalls we've come to know are in the way. Hostel life impacts us in such a way that we turn from teenagers to young adults; it really helps us grow up.
This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.The prospect of living in a hostel seems daunting at first. Having lived in the comfortable confines of our homes for eighteen years, hostel is not a place that most of us are willing to jump to on the first go. After all, there is no place like home. Where am I going to find that familiar bed of mine? How will I be able to sing loudly and dance in my room to my heart’s content? These are some of the questions that plague our minds as we get ready to move in there.
The initial phase is one of a strong feeling of homesickness. We miss the food our mothers used to make. We miss going back home and having the familiar company of our parents every night. We miss our room that we were always accustomed to and we can’t wait for the holidays to arrive!
Things begin to change slowly. We discover new friends with shared interests and sometimes, the friendships we forge with the ones who we live with 24x7 are one of the strongest ever. We begin to get used to the new environment; we even begin to like it. It becomes a second home for us.
Hostel gives us the freedom to try out new things that were kept latent all along. We discover our hidden talents and interests, and get the chance to pursue them as well! We also get to know people much better – their daily habits, their lifestyles and preferences. We get the opportunity to live with people from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds. It helps us understand human emotion in a much broader sense.
Hostel allows us a chance to be independent and responsible for ourselves. There isn't even anyone to make sure we get food to eat, three times a day! Sometimes, we miss our parents, who always took constant care of us when we were at home – when we're staying in a hostel, there is no one to constantly guard us from the trials and tribulations of the outside world. We learn to tackle problems efficiently and to maintain equilibrium in the midst of unforeseen troubles. Of course, we encounter all kinds of people. In my opinion, the best ones are those that give us a hard time; they're the ones that make us stronger, the ones that toughen us up for good. We learn to become stronger individuals. We teach ourselves survival techniques to escape the pitfalls we've come to know are in the way. Hostel life impacts us in such a way that we turn from teenagers to young adults; it really helps us grow up.
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