DU freshers jazz up wardrobes for their new journey

New Delhi: A new beginning, a new struggle, a new endeavor starts with the end of something. Turning endings into new beginnings are those lakhs of students who have made their way into college life, which calls for preparations.

Sliding their backpacks into almirahs and fingers on online stores to look for designer handbags and vintage messenger bags, to dwell into the “college culture”. Giving themselves and their wardrobes a makeover with modish clothing and footwear. The preparations do not cease here but have a long list to go. They’re keeping themselves up with latest gadgets including mobile phones and laptops.

With Delhi University opening on Thursday, a fresher said, “I have done my shopping for this semester and I am all set to flaunt new clothes tomorrow.” Students have also shopped for their freshers party before hand, which shows their endless excitement.

“My mom gifted me a new laptop and now I’m ready for my college”, said Karan, who is a fresher with a private varsity.

Personal grooming is also a part of the last week preliminary. Girls getting highlights and boys trimming beards. Hitting the gym is also a prominent activity among youth for gearing up. As these young adults go by the quote ‘First impression is the last impression’.

Like a seed which has been sown in the soil for a while keeps itself safe and healthy as long as it is covered within, but it grows and competes with a larger world outside as soon as its lets the tender leaves out. Something similar is the phase for many students right now. This episode of their life will be filled with challenges. People from distant places will study under one roof instead of friends from local area.

“Differences are sure to come up in the first week, but I trust my friendship skills”, exclaimed Jatin Kumar, a DU student. While some introvert children struggled to initiate a conversation on their first day. “On my first day of college, I did not talk to anybody”, said Kirti Kalra, studying in Amity university.

Stepping out of school might make some feel exuberant while others regretful of growing up. Though some happiness lies in the fact that the environment they’re about to enter is easy and flexible. No more teachers cribbing on short skirts or trendy hairdos. Bunking becomes simpler sans the fear of getting caught. The end of same old uniform that one wears for 14 years. Life will have freedom for them now. However, for some this freedom will call for responsibilities.

“I’m moving to Pune and my parents are more worried than I am”, said Akshay Grover, who is set to join Symbiosis in Maharashtra.  

Children moving out of their city, into hostels, dorms and PGs have a slightly additional preparation. Parents become mentors guiding about all sorts of things from cooking to washing laundry. Maturity arrives sooner for those who live on their own.

Students have high expectation from their colleges. And when it comes to anticipating a good crowd, it is majorly defined by the other gender. But despite the eagerness and affliction, the freshers are feeling tangled by the undifferentiated mass feelings and a myriad of emotions.