10 Survival Hacks Every College Fresher Needs to Know

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The first year of college becomes a very critical phase for you as you level up your life. The session hasn’t begun yet and you are already pumped up with all those “Kukkad Kamaal Da” feels. Coming out of the fanciest car, pulling off those glossy slick hair, and sporting the coolest clothes your wardrobe ever had. Everyone watches you as you enter, while “No Lie” is banging in the background.

Wake up, man!!! None of that is gonna happen. Such bustles happen only in KJo’s movies. Your first college day is rather gonna be totally different from what you expect. Anxiety will follow you from your home to the college gate even after your mother has given you a lot of hugs and Aashirwaad!!

However, with some easy and cool tricks, you can rock not just your first day but your whole year. These college surviving hacks will bring the best out of you and help you deal with those thousand faces whose name you won’t even remember. Let us be your wingman.

1. Flaunt Your Style

Shop and flaunt every piece of Boho jewellery and uber-cool clothes perfect for your college wardrobe without worrying about the space. Avoid any ‘Aunty Ji’ and ‘Uncle Ji’ type clothes.

2. Carry All Essential Things

From face-wipes to hot sunglasses, from mini notepads to earplugs, every essential thing should be in your bag.

3. Keep Your Friends Close and Your Seniors Closer

They can be an essential lifeline for you in initial college days. Attend fresher events on campus, build some ‘Dosti Yaari’ and keep in touch!!

4. Explore Your Surroundings

Explore every corner on your campus. May it be the crowded canteen, inaudible library, the always- changing classrooms, or the admin department.

5. ‘No One Studies in College’

This is a myth. Academics are as important as they were in your school. Outstanding performance can grab you some favouritism from teachers. We know that internals and assignments will slog your ass off but do good!!

6. Get Involved

Be a part of the various societies your college has. Take up a position in your department elections. Do attend lectures on time. Learn the mantra ‘ready get set go’ as you are gonna do a lot of running between lectures.

7. F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

You can’t decide your BFFs within seconds like you used to do in school, and it will take up time. Get ready to have innumerable coolest memories like having Maggi-sessions, gossiping, sharing embarrassing memories, lending and giving money, then forgetting about it and so much.

8. Kaafi Foodie

If you are not a Maggi or Momos lover, you will be. For the first month of your college, hunt as many eating joints and cafés and try appealing and unique food you’ve never tried. Fuel up yourself by sipping ‘chai’ to attend morning lectures after pulling an all-nighter with your college BFFs. You don’t wanna yawn all the time.

9. Big NOD for Budgeting

Partying all night and partaking shots on shots will make your pockets empty. Moreover, eating in canteen or famous cafés or paying the PG fees, it can be a huge financial bummer.

10. Balance is Important

Create a balance between your college and personal life. Be ready to see competitive peeps all around you. Build your confidence and don’t lose it.

Thus, be ready to ace your college day like a pro!! Take your time and board on this adventure. Grab as many opportunities as you can during college life.