The transformation of moving from one area to another and independently starting your college journey is challenging. This journey will let you explore the best and the worst versions of yourself. Leaving the comfort of your home could be stressful for some, but you will get to learn with time. This journey will be exciting, scary, and full of new experiences. It is necessary to keep yourself prepared before the ride starts, so here are some points that you should consider before and after moving to a new place.
The necessary things to be considered before shifting to a new place are:
• Make a ‘research trip’
Before shifting to a new city, you should make a trip to analyze and find out about the place where you will be spending your college years. Check out the college hostels and paying guest accommodations, wherever you will be living. Find out about the nearby eating places, transportation facilities, and emergency doctors or chemists in your local area.
• Learn some easy cooking recipes
You will not be able to enjoy the comfort of home and the tasty home-cooked meals. All you will be getting to eat will be either canteen food or mess food. Therefore, for fulfilling the urgent hunger, you should know the basics of cooking recipes.
• Complete your packing in advance.
Prepare the list of the essential items that you need to carry along, such as clothes, books, documents, electronics, toiletries, and a basic first aid kit. Taking some household things and a lock would be beneficial, especially if you are accommodating with a roommate.
• Double Check all the paper/cards/necessary documents
All the necessary documents need to be kept safely. These will include the Aadhar card, license, debit/ credit card, ATM card, bank details, checkbook, PAN card, student ID, etc.
After moving into the new place, you should keep the below-mentioned things in your mind. These are some of the important things that will be helpful.
• Carefully Unpack
Arrange the things in a specific manner to save time, and this will avoid any mess while looking for them. You can even click pictures after putting in the items. This technique will help you find out whatever you are looking for easily.
• Check base with your college
After reaching the new city, there are a few things you should do. These will include a check-in with the college, finish up any pending paperwork, take class schedules, or anything else that is required. Once you finish all the document work, try to make some new friends.
• Spend time to explore the city
Once you go back home, you will cherish the memories you create while exploring the city with friends. So it is better to know what all the new city has to offer and how it is different from your home city. These things will help you feel a sense of belonging in the new place.
• Budgeting
It is an important task to manage your money sincerely. Therefore to maintain a proper budget for all the necessary things, you will have to keep a check on your money. This will help you know about your expenditure. It is important for all the expenses, savings, and even the safety of your cash by yourself.
• Establish a routine
In your new place and new city, parents will not be around to keep a check on your daily routine. So it will be your duty to balance a healthy system with your college life. Don't let yourself fall for the late-night sleeping habits, too many parties, etc. Try to maintain a balance between the two.
• The practicalities of socializing
You must have checked out all the restaurants, bars, clubs, and hanging out areas. It is better to know the distance and area of these places. You should be well aware of the mode of transportations and routes you will be taking to reach these places. All this will be helpful for your safety purposes.
• Learn about your local areas
It will be helpful if you know about supermarkets, shopping centers, medical shops, hospitals, grocery shops, e.t.c, in your nearby areas. You should visit all these areas beforehand to avoid any issues at the time of emergency.
• Be aware of the Transportation Facilities
Most of the students who come from other cities usually don’t bring their vehicles. So, to move from one place to another, you should be well aware of the buses, metro, autos, or any other medium through which you can easily travel to the desired location.
• Be Confident
Moving to a new city for college can be scary and stressful, but don’t let that be visible in your attitude or on your face. This is the first major step of adulthood, prepare yourself for the challenges. Try to keep yourself calm and positive in every situation. Initially, it will take some time, but once you get settled, you will enjoy the perks of living an independent life. So be patient and give yourself some time to adjust and adapt to the new atmosphere.
By Swaranshi Chhabra
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