You’ve packed your bags to move to Delhi and are getting ready to start a new life. One of the biggest reasons that you would miss your hometown would be the familiarity that you’ve built with its people, which has been a part of your growing up years. From the corner shopkeeper who always kept the best of products for you to the friendly neighbours who were ready to lend a helping hand, they were your first social network. Now is an opportunity to build a new network of people who can create a warm and welcoming city life for you. This is also the opportunity to figure out what all you would need to start life, so here’s a handy guide on how to go about navigating city life:
How to Relish Your Student Life in Delhi?
Below are some ways to enjoy and live in Delhi as a student more efficiently:
Start Right with the Right Accommodation:
Delhi is famous for its top-quality educational infrastructure, including campus housing facilities provided by most premier institutes. However, the much sought after facilities are also in short supply, creating a dire need for quality housing. There is no dearth of PGs in Delhi for all pockets and needs, but as a student, the one thing you should feel absolutely stress-free about is the place you stay in. You shouldn’t have to deal with the hassles of managing food, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, household bills, etc (even if previous generations would call it a right-of-passage as you learned to grow up in a new city).
For the new-age generation, there are smarter ways to go about leading a healthy student life. You could choose an all-inclusive, professionally managed accommodation like Stanza Living. Managed accommodation offers you the freedom to live your student life without compromising on the quality of your lifestyle. With every lifestyle need covered, the sheer amount of time it will free up in your schedule will give you enough opportunity to focus on your academic as well as personal pursuits, interacting with new people and making for rich student life.
Get a Hang of Managing Expenses Well:
We know that if you have chosen to stay in managed accommodation, you are already well on your way to saving on monthly expenses. But living on one’s own can be a lesson in financial management. Is eating out often a wise choice for your pocket and your health? How should you look out for discounts? How can you learn to bargain for a great deal? How can you grow your kitty even if you are surviving on monthly pocket expenses?
Learn Your Routes:
Delhi is a big city and though it is not ideal to live far away from your campus, luck sometimes maxes out. Should you find yourself in such a situation, it is helpful to get familiar with the city’s various routes and transport networks. This will help you manage your time as well as money. Most public transport services offer student-friendly schemes and concessions and availing of these will help you save on monthly commute expenses. Delhi has rich experiences to offer, which you can enjoy at its cultural and historical sites, sports complexes, libraries, theatres, cafes, parks, and more, and being handy with the city’s routes will help you navigate better and spend time enjoying these places.
Connect with Student Communities:
There is learning all around and in Delhi, your student community can itself be a rich source of learning. As a cosmopolitan city, Delhi is soaked in diversity, with different people and different talents. Network, meet new people and you will find great support for your academic pursuits as well as developing other skills. Explore the campus communities, join hobby clubs, take up skill development classes, learn a new trade and you will have exciting opportunities to grow in the city.
Make Friends Everywhere:
One reason that you would miss your hometown would be the familiarity that you’ve built with its people, which has been a part of your growing up years. From the corner shopkeeper who always kept the best of products for you to the friendly neighbours who were ready to lend a helping hand, they were your first social network. Now is an opportunity to build a new network of people who can create a warm and welcoming city life for you. From the people who service your residential complex to the people in your neighbourhood, having a friendly and respectful attitude is likely to be reciprocated well.
Delhi has an indomitable spirit and diving headlong into its offerings is the only way to truly enjoy the city. Find smart ways to manage student life here and you will find a lot to learn and experience.
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