“Delhiwallas would rather die than live in any other city in the world.”- Khushwant Singh.
With freedom comes great responsibility.
Boards are over, the results are out, and you’ve successfully got admission in the College of your in Delhi University. It’s time to pack your bags and leave the comfort of your home and enter the real world. This is the point of your life where you become independent and transform into an adult member of the society. Leaving your hometown to go live somewhere else is a very exciting experience, and it makes you grow so much as a person and opens your mind to new possibilities and new adventures.
Here is a list of 5 things you experience when you are an outstation student in Delhi –
1. Independence- Apart from enjoying freedom at its best, and the other obvious perks of being an outstation student, there are innumerable challenges to face in a new city. But above all, as an individual- more than independence and freedom, living outside gives you responsibility and a serious outlook towards life. You learn to value small things in life, you learn that it isn’t easy to live on your own. You will face problems and you’ll learn to deal with them head on!
2. Time to leave your school friends behind- After coming to a new city, you’ll meet all kinds of new people. It’s important to choose your friends wisely when you’re in a strange city because you will be spending most of your time with them in college, and outside as well. So make sure you make friends that are trustworthy and help you in be better adults. Make sure you make these years memorable!
3. Shopper’s Paradise- Delhi is known as the hub for shopping. You will not have to spend a large part of your pocket money on clothes here because markets like Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, and Janpath have the best collection of almost everything you will need to look your best in college. If you are a nerd and love to read books, you are in for a treat because Delhi has many great book markets where you can get all kinds of books and novels for as cheap as Rs. 100! You cannot miss out on shopping here, can you?
4. Exploring the heart of the city- Delhi is a huge city that contains an overwhelming amount of history, culture, life, food, temples, and everything else you could possibly imagine. Just hop on the Delhi Metro and start the adventure. India Gate, Chandni Chowk, The Lotus Temple, Hauz Khas Village, CP, National Museum of New Delhi, Citywalk, Mall of India are just to name a few of the many happening spots of Delhi. Paranthe Wali Gali, Dilli Haat, hundreds of cool cafes, and amazing street food places in Delhi make it one of the best places to make your taste buds crave for more!
5. Most importantly, you will become strong- While staying alone, you will face disappointments many times, you will miss home and the warmth and comfort of your own home, but you will learn to face these challenges and continue to grow. After a while, you will notice that the scared and nervous person who came to this city with a hundred doubts in the mind has now become a fully functional responsible person. And that will make all the struggles worth it.