Hostel Life

Hostel Life, a word synonymous with Freedom! And, if the freedom is used in positive direction, you can be on the top of the world but if it is used in negative direction then no one can save you. Mind it! :)

Yes! it's very much true. That's why some people have a bad impression about hostellers in their mind. It can depend on their own personal experiences also but it is hundred percent correct that 'Hostel Life' has its own positive and negative points. Poisitive points like independence in taking decisions, adjustments with the things as well as with people who are from different cultures. You learn a lot of things which you cannot learn while staying at home. Here, I mean that in hostels, chances are more to face the situations which you cannot imagine while staying with your family. Willingly or unwillingly, small or big but you have to take decisions for yourself. And, it is a fact that you are not always right. Decision can be right or wrong. But as a decision maker, you always grow emotionally or physiologically.

Besides, you have more time to think about yourself. You actually explore yourself. For instance, how to be happy when your mood is off becasue no one is there to make you laugh or pamper. How to manage strange situations like you are sharing a room with three other roommates. And, everybody has her own issues. Somebody has to study late night while somebody has to go to sleep early because of getting up early in the morning and rushing for office. At the same moment one roommate is in 'party' mood while the other one is crying becasue of big fight with boyfriend. Now manage yourself. These are just small-small things which matter a lot.

Now let's talk about the other side of the coin. Negative points of Hostel Life. You become careless becasue of lack of responsibility directly. You don't need to cook the food, clean the house or many other activites which you are supposed to do at home. In hostels, you do whatever you want to do. You behave like you are footloose. You watch movies, roam with friends and indulge in some bad activities, here you know what I mean. (don't want to mention as everybody has his/her own definitions of good and bad) You just do what you want to do becasue no one is there to point out you.

Here, I would like to suggest you something if you really accept these negatives and want to turn them into positives. Do make good friends. Friends are your lifetime assets. You not only enjoy good times but also share critical situations with friends. Sometimes you divert from your goal for which you are far away from your home and staying in a hostel. In such sitation you need friends to discuss or share your stuff. And, it will always be better if your family treats you like your friend and your friends treat you like your family. So be a good friend and make good friends to enjoy hostel life in real sense!